Utah vs BYU Prediction 11-9-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Utah Prediction for this College Football Week 11 game on Saturday, November 9th, at Rice-Eccles Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes pick. 

BYU Has a Clear Path

It’s pretty clear at this point for BYU the goal. If they are able to win out, they will be in the college Football playoff. BYU in the last Game against UCF, and they scored 37 points and they ended up winning by 13 points. For some reason Vegas made them an underdog in that Game, and they were flat out wrong. Jake Retzlaff completed 16 of his 24 passes for 228 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. 

BYU on the season is averaging 35.1 points while their defense is giving up 19.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. In this game, the defense for BYU is going to need to be good. 

Why BYU Will Beat Utah

• BYU has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Utah has lost each of its last four games.
• BYU has covered the spread in each of its last five road games.
• Utah has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.

What a Disappointing Year for Utah

Utah has dealt with some key injuries but they have been very disappointing this year. Utah in the last Game faced off against Houston and the offense scored only 14 points and that led to the three point defeat. Isaac Wilson was under centter and he completed 13 of his 22 passes for 171 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Running back Michah Bernard finished with 14 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown. 

Utah is averaging 22.8 points per Game on the season, while the defense is giving up 16.8 points per Game. The offense is ranked 105th in the league, while the defense is ranked 11th. On the season, Wilson has thrown for 1,200 yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions. 

Utah vs BYU Prediction

BYU is 4-0 straight up at home and they are going to find success again here. BYU overall this season is averaging 35.1 points per Game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This Utah team hasn’t gotten enough good quarterback play and their struggles with the quarterback play will be the difference here. BYU is going to end up cruising to the victory. Back BYU against the spread.