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The Utah Utes (4-0) will visit the Oregon State Beavers (3-1) on Friday at 9:00 PM ET.
The Utes are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2), versus the Beavers (with an over/under of 45.5 points).
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Game Info for Oregon State vs. Utah
- Game Day: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Corvallis, Oregon
- Stadium: Reser Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | -2 | -110 | -110 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 | -120 | +100 |
Oregon State Pick Insights
- Oregon State is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Oregon State has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- Out of Oregon State’s three games with a set total, two have hit the over (66.7%).
Oregon State Stats & Insights
- Oregon State ranks 26th in total offense (459.5 yards per game) and 43rd in total defense (324.8 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Oregon State ranks 29th in scoring defense this season (17.8 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 39.5 points per game.
- Offensively, Oregon State ranks 72nd in the FBS with 234.8 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 102nd in passing yards allowed per contest (255).
- Oregon State has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this year, ranking ninth-best in rushing offense (224.8 rushing yards per game) and eighth-best in rushing defense (69.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon State is averaging a 46.5% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 37th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 39th, giving up a 35.3% third-down conversion rate.
- Oregon State has forced six total turnovers (54th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (13th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +3, the 22nd-best in college football.
Oregon State’s Best Players
- D.J. Uiagalelei has racked up 828 yards (207 ypg) on 59-of-102 passing with seven touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 99 rushing yards (24.8 ypg) on 22 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Damien Martinez has 432 rushing yards on 57 carries with one touchdown.
- Deshaun Fenwick has carried the ball 37 times for 253 yards (63.3 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Silas Bolden’s leads his squad with 235 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 18 catches (out of 32 targets) and scored one touchdown.
- Anthony Gould has reeled in 10 passes while averaging 54.3 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Jack Velling has compiled seven receptions for 87 yards, an average of 21.8 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Andrew Chatfield Jr. has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and five tackles.
- Easton Mascarenas has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 22 tackles and one interception so far.
Utah Betting Insights
- Utah has covered the spread twice in four opportunities this season.
- Utah’s four games with a set total this season have all gone under the over/under.
Utah Pick Insights
- While Utah’s offense has been sputtering, ranking 22nd-worst with 322.5 total yards per game, its defense ranks ninth-best with only 263.8 total yards allowed per contest.
- Utah has been thriving on defense, giving up just 9.5 points per contest (sixth-best). Offensively, it ranks 97th by piling up 22.3 points per game.
- Utah’s passing game has been sputtering, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 157 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, allowing 212.8 passing yards per contest (57th-ranked).
- Utah’s run defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks fourth-best in the FBS with 51 rushing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 165.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 55th.
- Utah’s defense has been excelling on third down, giving up a 19.2% third-down conversion percentage (best). Offensively, it ranks 90th in the FBS with a 37.1% third-down rate.
- Utah sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking seventh-best at +5.
Utah’s Best Players
- Nate Johnson has racked up 398 yards (99.5 per game) while completing 63.3% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes this season. He’s also run for 150 yards with three touchdowns.
- Ja’Quinden Jackson is his team’s leading rusher with 39 carries for 239 yards, or 59.8 per game.
- Jaylon Glover has taken 48 carries and totaled 179 yards with two touchdowns.
- Money Parks has registered 10 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 151 (37.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 15 times and has two touchdowns.
- Mikey Matthews has 12 receptions (on 20 targets) for a total of 138 yards (34.5 yards per game) this year.
- Devaughn Vele’s six grabs (on 14 targets) have netted him 108 yards (27 ypg).
- Jonah Elliss has collected 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording seven TFL and 17 tackles.
- Utah’s leading tackler, Sione Vaki, has 20 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Zemaiah Vaughn leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 11 tackles and one pass defended.
