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The Utah Utes (4-1) will host the California Golden Bears (3-3) on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET.
The Utes are significant favorites (-9.5) in their matchup against the Golden Bears, with the over/under at 43 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Utes are -381 and the Golden Bears are +296.)
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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 | -9.5 | -111 | -109 | 43 | -109 | -111 | -381 | +296 |
Utah Pick Insights
- Utah has covered the spread twice in five games this season.
- Utah has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 9.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Each Utah five games with a set total this season have finished under the over/under.
Utah Stats & Insights
- Utah has struggled on offense, 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.
- While Utah ranks 15th-worst in the FBS in scoring offense with 19.2 points per game, it’s been a different situation on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks fifth-best (11.8 points per game allowed).
- Utah ranks 10th-worst in passing offense (153.8 passing yards per game), but thas been a little better on defense, ranking 52nd with 215.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Utah has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fourth-best by giving up only 67 per game. The Utes rank 82nd on offense (143.8 rushing yards per game).
- Utah owns the best third-down defense this season (20.9% third-down percentage allowed), but ranks 23rd-worst offensively (33.3% third-down conversion rate).
- 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 compiled 499 yards (99.8 ypg) on 39-of-72 passing with three touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 153 rushing yards (30.6 ypg) on 56 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Ja’Quinden Jackson has 239 rushing yards on 39 carries.
- This season, Jaylon Glover has carried the ball 64 times for 237 yards (47.4 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Money Parks has hauled in 11 receptions for 160 yards (32 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Mikey Matthews has put together a 149-yard season so far, hauling in 14 passes on 26 targets.
- Devaughn Vele has racked up 10 grabs for 143 yards, an average of 28.6 yards per game.
- Jonah Elliss has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL and 23 tackles.
- Utah’s top-tackler, Sione Vaki, has 28 tackles, six TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- 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 has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- Cal is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 9.5 points or greater this season.
- Three of Cal’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Cal Pick Insights
- With 431.3 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Cal ranks 41st in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 83rd, giving up 383.3 total yards per game.
- In terms of points scored Cal ranks 46th in the FBS (32.5 points per game), and it is 103rd on defense (30.7 points allowed per game).
- Cal’s defense has been bottom-25 in pass defense this season, ceding 267.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 87th with 214.3 passing yards per contest.
- Cal’s run offense has been excelling, compiling 217 rushing yards per contest (11th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 38th by giving up 116 rushing yards per game.
- Cal ranks 55th in the FBS with a 42.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 35th with a 33.8% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- Cal has thrived in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +4 ranks 18th-best in the FBS, with 14 forced turnovers (fifth in the nation) and 10 turnovers committed (91st in the nation).
Cal’s Best Players
- Sam Jackson has compiled 553 yards on 52.6% passing while recording five touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaydn Ott, has carried the ball 96 times for 556 yards (92.7 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has collected 348 yards (on 61 carries) with seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter paces his squad with 339 receiving yards on 31 catches with four touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has 14 receptions (on 25 targets) for a total of 215 yards (35.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Taj Davis’ 19 grabs (on 26 targets) have netted him 204 yards (34 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Derek Wilkins has collected one sack to pace the team, while also picking up one TFL and three tackles.
- Cal’s leading tackler, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, has 39 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 10 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
