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Star wide receiver Jalen Royals and the Utah State Aggies (4-5) meet the Nevada Wolf Pack (2-7) on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET, at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
The Aggies are very big favorites (currently -16.5) in their matchup against the Wolf Pack, with the over/under being 56 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Aggies are -835 and the Wolf Pack are +557.)
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Game Info for Utah State vs. Nevada
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: MW Network
- Location: Logan, Utah
- Stadium: Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | -16.5 | -110 | -110 | 56 | -110 | -110 | -835 | +557 |
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State has a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Utah State games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (62.5%).
Utah State Stats & Insights
- Utah State is putting up 445.4 yards per game on offense (26th in the FBS), and rank 97th on the other side of the ball, yielding 406.2 yards allowed per game.
- While Utah State ranks 15th-worst in the FBS in scoring defense with 32.9 points allowed per game, the team has been better with the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS in scoring (34.9 points per game).
- Utah State owns the 89th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (237.7 allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 25th-best with 280.9 passing yards per game.
- Offensively, Utah State ranks 56th in the FBS with 164.6 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 99th in rushing yards allowed per contest (168.6).
- Utah State sports the 86th-ranked third-down offense this year (37.3% third-down percentage), but has been worse on defense, ranking 24th-worst with a 43.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- Utah State has the 62nd-ranked turnover margin in college football at even, forcing 17 turnovers (16th in the FBS) while turning it over 17 times (116th in the FBS).
Utah State’s Best Players
- Cooper Legas has compiled 1,505 yards (167.2 ypg) on 112-of-168 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- Davon Booth has racked up 566 yards on 97 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner.
- Rahsul Faison has been handed the ball 62 times this year and racked up 400 yards (44.4 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Royals’ leads his squad with 794 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 51 catches (out of 67 targets) and scored 11 touchdowns.
- Terrell Vaughn has caught 65 passes for 734 yards (81.6 yards per game) and nine touchdowns this year.
- Micah Davis has a total of 493 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 27 throws and scoring five touchdowns.
- Paul Fitzgerald has collected 3.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 2.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
- Utah State’s top-tackler, MJ Tafisi, has 91 tackles and 5.0 TFL this year.
- Ike Larsen has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 63 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
Nevada Betting Insights
- Nevada is 5-3-0 ATS this year.
- Nevada is a 3-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 16.5 points or more this season.
- Nevada games have gone over the point total in three out of eight opportunities (37.5%).
Nevada Pick Insights
- This season has been difficult for Nevada on both sides of the ball, as it is averaging only 302.8 total yards per game (13th-worst) and ceding 446.1 total yards per game (seventh-worst).
- Nevada has been unproductive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking sixth-worst in points (17.6 per game) and 21st-worst in points surrendered (32.0 per game).
- In terms of passing, this season has been tough for Nevada on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling just 173.4 passing yards per contest (19th-worst) and surrendering 272.8 passing yards per game (ninth-worst).
- In terms of rushing, Nevada ranks 99th in the FBS on offense (129.3 rushing yards per game) and 106th defensively (173.3 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- Nevada’s third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling a 31.8% third-down percentage, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 81st with a 39.8% third-down rate surrendered.
- After forcing 12 turnovers (73rd in the FBS) and turning the ball over 14 times (83rd in the FBS) this season, Nevada sports the 81st-ranked turnover margin of -2.
Nevada’s Best Players
- Brendon Lewis has thrown for 1,133 yards on 110-of-206 passing with two touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 426 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Sean Dollars has compiled 345 yards on 105 carries with five touchdowns.
- Dalevon Campbell has hauled in 416 receiving yards on 19 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Jamaal Bell has 29 receptions (on 52 targets) for a total of 252 yards (28.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Spencer Curtis’ 34 targets have resulted in 19 receptions for 220 yards and one touchdown.
- Marcel Walker has 3.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
- So far Emany Johnson leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has totaled 67 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two interceptions this season.
