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One of the top wide receivers in college football will be on show when Tetairoa McMillan and the Arizona Wildcats (7-3) host the Utah Utes (7-3) on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
The Utes are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1), versus the Wildcats (with an over/under of 44.5 points).
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Game Info for Arizona vs. Utah
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Tucson, Arizona
- Stadium: Arizona Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | -1 | -106 | -114 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -108 | -111 |
Arizona Pick Insights
- So far this season, Arizona has posted a 7-2-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 1-point favorites this season, Arizona is 1-2 against the spread.
- Arizona has gone over in two of nine games with a set total (22.2%).
Arizona Stats & Insights
- Arizona is totaling 437.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 30th in the FBS. On defense, the Wildcats rank 36th, giving up 334.7 yards per contest.
- Arizona is putting up 31.1 points per game on offense (41st in the FBS), and ranks 38th on defense with 20.9 points allowed per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Arizona has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 25th-best in the FBS by compiling 280.2 per game. The Wildcats rank 82nd on defense (235.3 passing yards allowed per game).
- Arizona sports the 67th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (157.7 per game), and has been better defensively, ranking 14th-best with just 99.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Arizona ranks 72nd in third-down defense this year (39.4% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with a 46.8% third-down conversion rate.
- With eight forced turnovers (123rd in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (41st in the FBS), Arizona (-4) owns the 98th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Arizona’s Best Players
- Noah Fifita has 1,735 pass yards for Arizona, completing 73.7% of his passes and collecting 16 touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
- Jonah Coleman has racked up 744 yards on 104 carries while finding paydirt three times as a runner. He’s also caught 24 passes for 289 yards (28.9 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- D.J. Williams has racked up 347 yards on 78 carries, scoring four times.
- McMillan’s team-leading 860 yards as a receiver have come on 61 catches (out of 90 targets) with eight touchdowns.
- Jacob Cowing has hauled in 70 receptions totaling 518 yards, finding the end zone 10 times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Tanner McLachlan’s 31 catches have turned into 389 yards and two touchdowns.
- Taylor Upshaw leads the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has seven TFL and 17 tackles.
- Jacob Manu, Arizona’s leading tackler, has 60 tackles, four TFL, and 5.5 sacks this year.
- Tacario Davis has a team-high one interception to go along with 17 tackles and one pass defended.
Utah Betting Insights
- Utah’s ATS record is 6-3-1 this season.
- Utah is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this year.
- Utah games have gone over the point total in four out of 10 opportunities (40%).
Utah Pick Insights
- Utah has been excelling on defense, surrendering just 299.8 total yards per game (15th-best). Offensively, it ranks 92nd by racking up 355.1 total yards per game.
- Utah has been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, giving up only 17.8 points per game (16th-best). On offense, it ranks 80th by putting up 25.3 points per game.
- Utah ranks 17th-worst in passing yards per game (170.2), but it has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 48th in the FBS with 214.2 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Utah’s run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 85.6 rushing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is generating 184.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 31st.
- Utah’s defense has been keeping opposing offenses in check on third down, surrendering a 26.2% third-down conversion rate (second-best). Offensively, it ranks 67th in the FBS with a 39.2% third-down rate.
- Utah has compiled 14 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over eight times, leading to a +6 turnover margin, which ranks 22nd-best in the FBS.
Utah’s Best Players
- Bryson Barnes has 1,197 passing yards, or 119.7 per game, so far this season. He has completed 58.5% of his passes and has collected 10 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 23.5 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner three times.
- The team’s top rusher, Ja’Quinden Jackson, has carried the ball 122 times for 627 yards (62.7 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Jaylon Glover has racked up 102 carries and totaled 396 yards with two touchdowns.
- Devaughn Vele has racked up 482 receiving yards on 34 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Money Parks has collected 261 receiving yards (26.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 25 receptions.
- Mikey Matthews has racked up 229 reciving yards (22.9 ypg) this season.
- Jonah Elliss has collected 11.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 12 TFL and 35 tackles.
- Karene Reid, Utah’s tackle leader, has 51 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- Cole Bishop has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 48 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
