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The Utah State Aggies (1-2) will visit the BYU Cougars (2-1) on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET.
The Cougars are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -24) against the Aggies. The over/under for this game is 61 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for BYU vs. Utah State
- Game Day: Thursday, September 29, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Provo, Utah
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougars | -24 | -110 | -110 | 61 | -112 | -109 | -3279 | +1200 |
BYU Betting Insights
- Utah State has put together a 0-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Utah State is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 24-point underdogs.
- None of Utah State’s four games with a set total this year have hit the over.
BYU Stats & Insights
- On offense, BYU ranks 56th in the FBS with 435.7 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 47th in total defense (340.3 yards allowed per contest).
- BYU is totaling 32.0 points per game on offense (68th in the FBS), and ranks 81st on the other side of the ball with 27.3 points allowed per game.
- BYU is averaging 283.0 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 32nd in the FBS. The defense ranks 28th, giving up 178.7 passing yards per contest.
- BYU is averaging 152.7 rushing yards per game on offense (82nd in the FBS), and ranks 89th defensively with 161.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- BYU is putting up a 42.9% third-down percentage on offense (53rd in the FBS), and ranks 75th on defense with a 38.1% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With two forced turnovers (117th in the FBS) against one turnover committed (third in the FBS), BYU’s +1+1 turnover margin ranks 45th in college football.
BYU’s Best Players
- Jaren Hall has 1,164 pass yards for BYU, completing 71.5% of his passes and collecting nine touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 81 rushing yards (20.3 ypg) on 31 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Christopher Brown Jr., has carried the ball 38 times for 204 yards (51.0 per game), scoring three times.
- Miles Davis has piled up 128 yards on 16 attempts.
- Keanu Hill’s 283 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 19 times and has registered 14 receptions and three touchdowns.
- Chase Roberts has reeled in 15 passes while averaging 55.8 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Brayden Cosper has been the target of 17 passes and racked up 12 catches for 136 yards, an average of 34.0 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- John Nelson has collected 2.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and five tackles.
- So far Max Tooley leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 10 tackles and one interception this season.
Utah State Betting Insights
- Utah State has compiled a 0-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Utah State is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 24 points or more this year.
- Utah State’s four games with a set total this season have all gone under the over/under.
Utah State Stats & Insights
- Utah State ranks 104th in total yards per game (320.3), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-worst in the FBS with 441.3 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Utah State has been unproductive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking seventh-worst in points (12.7 per game) and 17th-worst in points surrendered (36.7 per game).
- Utah State ranks 19th-worst in passing yards per game (165.0), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 47th in the FBS with 200.7 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Utah State has been struggling in run defense, ranking fifth-worst with 240.7 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, putting up 155.3 rushing yards per contest (77th-ranked).
- Utah State has plenty of room to get better on third down, as it ranks sixth-worst in third-down conversion rate (23.4%) and are 10th-worst in third-down rate allowed (50.0%).
- Utah State has compiled seven forced turnovers (27th in the FBS) and committed six turnovers (80th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 45th in the FBS.
Utah State’s Best Players
- Logan Bonner leads Utah State with 686 yards on 55-of-100 passing with six touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Calvin Tyler Jr., has carried the ball 78 times for 292 yards (73.0 per game).
- Robert Briggs has run for 167 yards across 29 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Brian Cobbs’ 211 receiving yards (52.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 17 receptions on 32 targets with one touchdown.
- Justin McGriff has 13 receptions (on 21 targets) for a total of 204 yards (51.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Terrell Vaughn’s 20 targets have resulted in 13 grabs for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
- Hale Motu’apuaka has racked up 2.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and seven tackles.
- MJ Tafisi, Utah State’s leading tackler, has 22 tackles and 3.0 TFL this year.
- Hunter Reynolds has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 17 tackles and two passes defended.
