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Star wide receiver Troy Franklin and the Oregon Ducks (6-1) face the Utah Utes (6-1) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
The Utes are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6.5), versus the Ducks (with an over/under of 48 points).
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Game Info for Oregon vs. Utah
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Stadium: Rice-Eccles Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -6.5 | -111 | -109 | 48 | -110 | -110 | -250 | +203 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- Oregon has a 4-1-1 record against the spread this season.
- Oregon has a 3-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- Two of Oregon’s six games with a set total have hit the over (33.3%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been firing on all cylinders this season, ranking best in total offense (553 yards per game) and 19th-best in total defense (312.6 yards allowed per game).
- Oregon has been firing on all cylinders this year, as they rank second-best in scoring offense (47 points per game) and 16th-best in scoring defense (17 points allowed per game).
- Oregon sports the 57th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (217.4 allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking seventh-best with 328.6 passing yards per game.
- Oregon has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this year, ranking sixth-best in rushing offense (224.4 rushing yards per game) and 12th-best in rushing defense (95.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon ranks 35th in third-down defense this year (34.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with a 53.1% third-down percentage.
- With seven forced turnovers (106th in the FBS) against one turnover committed (first in the FBS), Oregon’s +6 turnover margin is the 16th-best in college football.
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has compiled 2,089 yards (298.4 ypg) on 182-of-232 passing with 19 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 105 rushing yards (15 ypg) on 28 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Mar’Keise Irving has 649 rushing yards on 87 carries with seven touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 27 catches for 222 yards (31.7 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- This season, Jordan James has carried the ball 58 times for 463 yards (66.1 per game) and eight touchdowns.
- Franklin’s leads his squad with 768 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 44 receptions (out of 61 targets) and scored eight touchdowns.
- Tez Johnson has put up a 368-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 28 passes on 37 targets.
- Gary Bryant Jr. has a total of 244 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 19 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Brandon Dorlus has collected four sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 16 tackles.
- Evan Williams, Oregon’s leading tackler, has 35 tackles, three TFL, and 3.5 sacks this year.
- Khyree Jackson has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 14 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
Utah Betting Insights
- Utah is 4-2-1 ATS this year.
- Utah is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year.
- Utah hase gone over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
Utah Pick Insights
- Utah ranks 100th in the FBS with 345 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 14th-best by allowing only 295.4 total yards per contest.
- Utah ranks 98th in the FBS with 23.4 points per game, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 11th-best by giving up just 15 points per contest.
- Utah’s passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 161.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 57th with 217.4 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Utah has been dominant on run defense, giving up just 78 rushing yards per game (sixth-best). Offensively, it ranks 32nd in the FBS by accumulating 183.3 rushing yards per game.
- Utah ranks 96th in the FBS with a 36.2% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks second-best by surrendering a 24.4% third-down rate.
- Utah has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 11th-best at +7.
Utah’s Best Players
- Bryson Barnes has racked up 633 yards on 58.4% passing while recording four touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 136 yards with three scores.
- Ja’Quinden Jackson has carried the ball 87 times for 450 yards, with one touchdown.
- Jaylon Glover has compiled 256 yards on 71 carries with two touchdowns.
- Mikey Matthews paces his team with 210 receiving yards on 22 receptions.
- Money Parks has put together a 203-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 15 passes on 29 targets.
- Devaughn Vele’s 31 targets have resulted in 15 receptions for 201 yards.
- Jonah Elliss paces the team with 10 sacks, and also has 11 TFL and 31 tackles.
- Sione Vaki, Utah’s leading tackler, has 33 tackles, six TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Cole Bishop has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 33 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
