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Jalen Royals will lead the Utah State Aggies (4-5) into their game against the Nevada Wolf Pack (2-7) at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET.
The Aggies are very heavy favorites (currently -16.5) in their matchup versus the Wolf Pack, with the over/under being 56 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Aggies are -802 and the Wolf Pack are +543.)
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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 | -802 | +543 |
Utah State Pick Insights
- So far this season, Utah State has posted a 4-4-0 record against the spread.
- Utah State games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (62.5%).
Utah State Stats & Insights
- Utah State ranks 26th in total offense (445.4 yards per game) and 97th in total defense (406.2 yards allowed per game) this year.
- While Utah State ranks 16th-worst in the FBS in scoring defense with 32.9 points allowed per game, the team has been better with the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS in scoring (34.9 points per game).
- Utah State ranks 89th in pass defense this season (237.7 passing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 25th-best in the FBS 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 has the 87th-ranked third-down offense this season (37.3% third-down percentage), but has been less effective defensively, ranking 24th-worst with a 43.9% third-down percentage allowed.
- Utah State ranks 64th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 17 turnovers (16th in the FBS) and committing 17 (114th in the FBS).
Utah State’s Best Players
- Cooper Legas has 1,505 yards passing for Utah State, completing 66.7% of his passes and throwing 15 touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- Davon Booth has 566 rushing yards on 97 carries with five touchdowns.
- Rahsul Faison has collected 400 yards on 62 attempts, scoring three times.
- Royals’ team-leading 794 yards as a receiver have come on 51 receptions (out of 67 targets) with 11 touchdowns.
- Terrell Vaughn has put together a 734-yard season so far with nine touchdowns, reeling in 65 passes on 94 targets.
- Micah Davis has a total of 493 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 27 throws and scoring five touchdowns.
- Paul Fitzgerald has racked up three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 25 tackles.
- Utah State’s tackle leader, MJ Tafisi, has 91 tackles and five TFL this year.
- Ike Larsen has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 63 tackles, three TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
Nevada Betting Insights
- Nevada’s ATS record is 5-3-0 this year.
- Nevada is 3-1 against the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or more this year.
- Out of Nevada’s eight games with a set total, three have hit the over (37.5%).
Nevada Pick Insights
- Nevada has struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking 12th-worst in total offense (302.8 total yards per game) and seventh-worst in total defense (446.1 total yards allowed per game).
- Nevada has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking sixth-worst in points (17.6 per game) and 21st-worst in points allowed (32 per game).
- In terms of passing, this season has been tough for Nevada on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up only 173.4 passing yards per game (19th-worst) and allowing 272.8 passing yards per game (ninth-worst).
- With 129.3 rushing yards per game on offense, Nevada ranks 99th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 106th, surrendering 173.3 rushing yards per game.
- Nevada’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with a 31.8% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering a 39.8% third-down rate (82nd-ranked).
- With 12 forced turnovers (73rd in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (80th in the FBS) this season, Nevada ranks 79th in the FBS with a 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 run for 345 yards across 105 attempts, scoring five touchdowns.
- Dalevon Campbell’s 416 receiving yards (46.2 yards per game) are a team high. He has 19 catches on 45 targets with one touchdown.
- Jamaal Bell has caught 29 passes and compiled 252 receiving yards (28 per game) with one touchdown.
- Spencer Curtis has racked up 220 reciving yards (24.4 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Marcel Walker leads the team with three sacks, and also has four TFL and 22 tackles.
- So far Emany Johnson leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 67 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions this season.
