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Terrell Vaughn will lead the Utah State Aggies (1-3) into their matchup versus the UConn Huskies (0-4) at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Aggies are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), versus the Huskies. The over/under for this game is 51 points.
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Game Info for Utah State vs. UConn
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut
- Stadium: Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | -6 | -110 | -110 | 51 | -110 | -110 | -233 | +190 |
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Utah State has gone over in two of three games with a set total (66.7%).
Utah State Stats & Insights
- Utah State ranks 44th in total offense (430.5 yards per game) and 103rd in total defense (412 yards allowed per game) this season.
- With 34 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS, Utah State has had to lean on their 26th-ranked offense (37.8 points per contest) to keep them in games.
- Utah State ranks 42nd in pass offense (268.5 passing yards per game) and 90th in pass defense (241.8 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Utah State is averaging 162 rushing yards per game on offense this season (61st in the FBS), and is giving up 170.3 rushing yards per game (104th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Utah State is posting a 35.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 102nd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 95th, surrendering a 43.1% third-down percentage.
- With eight forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (69th in the FBS), Utah State (+2) owns the 34th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Utah State’s Best Players
- McCae Hillstead has 619 yards passing for Utah State, completing 58.2% of his passes and collecting seven touchdowns and three interceptions this season.
- Davon Booth has carried the ball 42 times for a team-high 238 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times as a runner.
- Rahsul Faison has carried the ball 20 times for 191 yards (47.8 per game) and one touchdown.
- Vaughn’s leads his squad with 351 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 39 receptions (out of 55 targets) and scored six touchdowns.
- Micah Davis has caught 10 passes for 235 yards (58.8 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Jalen Royals has racked up 19 grabs for 197 yards, an average of 49.3 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Cole Joyce has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and 14 tackles.
- MJ Tafisi is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 28 tackles and two TFL.
- Jaiden Francois has a team-high one interception to go along with 16 tackles and one pass defended.
UConn Betting Insights
- UConn is 1-3-0 against the spread this year.
- UConn has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this year.
- In UConn’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
UConn Pick Insights
- UConn’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, putting up 286.3 total yards per game, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 68th with 361 total yards allowed per contest.
- UConn’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 13 points per game, which ranks third-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 106th with 31 points ceded per contest.
- UConn’s passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling 168.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 52nd with 207.8 passing yards ceded per contest.
- UConn ranks 107th in the FBS with 118 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 94th with 153.3 rushing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive perspective, UConn is generating a 40.3% third-down conversion rate (74th-ranked). It ranks 86th in the FBS defensively (41.4% third-down rate allowed).
- UConn has not done well in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -5 is 12th-worst in the FBS.
UConn’s Best Players
- Ta’Quan Roberson has thrown for 500 yards (125 yards per game) while completing 52.2% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes with one interception this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Victor Rosa, has carried the ball 42 times for 218 yards (54.5 per game) with two touchdowns.
- DeVontae Houston has racked up 34 carries and totaled 161 yards.
- Brett Buckman leads his squad with 205 receiving yards on 18 catches with one touchdown.
- Justin Joly has put together a 135-yard season so far. He’s caught 13 passes on 24 targets.
- Cameron Ross has racked up 121 reciving yards (30.3 ypg) this season.
- Pryce Yates leads the team with one sack, and also has five TFL and 13 tackles.
- UConn’s top-tackler, Jackson Mitchell, has 27 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
