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At Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, the Utah Utes (4-1) face the California Golden Bears (3-3).
The Utes are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -13.5) versus the Golden Bears. The over/under for this game is 45 points.
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Game Info for Utah vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | -13.5 | -110 | -110 | 45 | -110 | -110 | -579 | +422 |
Utah Pick Insights
- Utah is 2-2-1 against the spread this season.
- Utah is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 13.5 points or more this season.
- Utah has not gone over point total in five games with a set over/under.
Utah Stats & Insights
- Utah has struggled offensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS (297.6 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 13th-best in the nation, giving up only 282.6 yards per game.
- Utah has the fifth-best defense this season in terms of points allowed (11.8 points allowed per game), but rank 15th-worst on offense (19.2 points per game).
- While Utah’s pass defense ranks 54th with 215.6 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking 10th-worst (153.8 passing yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Utah has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fourth-best by allowing just 67 per game. The Utes rank 83rd on offense (143.8 rushing yards per game).
- Utah has struggled on third down, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS (33.3%) this season. However, the defense ranks best on the defensive side of the ball, allowing a 20.9% third-down percentage.
- Utah has forced eight total turnovers (58th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (fourth in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +5, the 13th-best in college football.
Utah’s Best Players
- Nate Johnson has thrown for 499 yards (99.8 ypg) to lead Utah, completing 54.2% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 153 rushing yards on 56 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Ja’Quinden Jackson, has carried the ball 39 times for 239 yards (47.8 per game).
- Jaylon Glover has racked up 237 yards on 64 carries, scoring two times.
- Money Parks’ 160 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 23 times and has collected 11 catches and two touchdowns.
- Mikey Matthews has put together a 149-yard season so far, hauling in 14 passes on 26 targets.
- Devaughn Vele’s 10 receptions are good enough for 143 yards.
- Jonah Elliss has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL and 23 tackles.
- Sione Vaki is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 28 tackles, six TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Cole Bishop has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 25 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Cal is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 13.5-point underdogs.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Cal’s five games with a set total.
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal is accumulating 431.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (41st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 383.3 total yards per contest (82nd-ranked).
- With 32.5 points per game on offense, Cal ranks 46th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 103rd, giving up 30.7 points per contest.
- Cal has been struggling in pass defense, ranking 15th-worst with 267.3 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, putting up 214.3 passing yards per contest (86th-ranked).
- Cal’s run offense has been consistently moving the chains, posting 217 rushing yards per contest (11th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 39th by surrendering 116 rushing yards per game.
- With a 42.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, Cal ranks 53rd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 35th, surrendering a 33.8% third-down rate.
- Cal has compiled 14 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, leading to a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 18th-best in the FBS.
Cal’s Best Players
- Sam Jackson leads Cal with 553 yards on 51-of-97 passing with five touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Jaydn Ott has rushed for 556 yards on 96 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
- Isaiah Ifanse has collected 348 yards (on 61 attempts) with seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter’s 339 receiving yards (56.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 31 receptions on 52 targets with four touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has recorded 215 receiving yards (35.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 14 receptions.
- Taj Davis’ 19 catches (on 26 targets) have netted him 204 yards (34 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Derek Wilkins has one sack to lead the team, and also has one TFL and three tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Cal’s top tackler, has 39 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 10 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
