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Star wideout Tory Horton and the Colorado State Rams (2-2) face the Utah State Aggies (2-3) on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
The Aggies are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), against the Rams (with an over/under of 65.5 points).
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Game Info for Colorado State vs. Utah State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: MW Network
- Location: Logan, Utah
- Stadium: Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 65.5 | -109 | -111 | -123 | +103 |
Colorado State Pick Insights
- Colorado State is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Colorado State has hit the over in all of its three games with a set total.
Colorado State Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 13th-worst in the FBS (438.3 yards allowed per game), Colorado State has put up better results offensively, ranking 29th in the FBS offensively averaging 455 yards per game.
- With 34 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS, Colorado State has had to rely on their 48th-ranked offense (32.8 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Colorado State owns the third-best offense this season in terms of passing yards (384 passing yards per game), but ranks fourth-worst on defense (319.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- Colorado State ranks fifth-worst in rushing offense (71 rushing yards per game), but has been better on defense, ranking 47th with 118.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Colorado State has the 34th-ranked third-down offense this season (45.6% third-down conversion rate), but has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-worst with a 46% third-down percentage allowed.
- Colorado State has forced seven total turnovers (53rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (117th in the FBS) for -3a turnover margin of -3, 103rd-ranked in college football.
Colorado State’s Best Players
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 1,360 yards (340 ypg) to lead Colorado State, completing 72.5% of his passes and collecting 11 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Avery Morrow, has carried the ball 36 times for 100 yards (25 per game).
- Kobe Johnson has piled up 72 yards on 27 attempts.
- Horton’s 540 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 53 times and has registered 45 receptions and six touchdowns.
- Dallin Holker has caught 26 passes for 362 yards (90.5 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Justus Ross-Simmons has hauled in 18 catches for 279 yards, an average of 69.8 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Mohamed Kamara has 5.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL and 16 tackles.
- Jack Howell is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 22 tackles and one interception.
- Henry Blackburn has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 10 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Utah State Betting Insights
- Utah State has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- Utah State has a 1-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Utah State’s four games with a set total.
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, ceding 424.2 total yards per game, which ranks 21st-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 44th with 427.6 total yards per contest.
- While Utah State’s defense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 18th-worst by surrendering 33.8 points per game, its offense ranks 21st-best with 37 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, Utah State ranks 33rd in the FBS (277.8 passing yards per game) and 92nd on defense (244.4 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Utah State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, ceding 179.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 72nd with 149.8 rushing yards per contest.
- Utah State is putting up a 35.8% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (99th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 41.7% third-down rate (88th-ranked) on defense.
- With nine forced turnovers (22nd in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (83rd in the FBS) this season, Utah State ranks 46th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +1.
Utah State’s Best Players
- McCae Hillstead leads Utah State with 730 yards on 52-of-90 passing with eight touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- Davon Booth has carried the ball 48 times for 254 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Rahsul Faison has compiled 208 yards on 25 carries with one touchdown.
- Jalen Royals leads his squad with 382 receiving yards on 26 catches with five touchdowns.
- Terrell Vaughn has 39 receptions (on 56 targets) for a total of 351 yards (70.2 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Micah Davis’ 11 grabs (on 15 targets) have netted him 245 yards (49 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Cole Joyce has collected two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up two TFL and 14 tackles.
- MJ Tafisi, Utah State’s top tackler, has 40 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Devin Dye leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 22 tackles and two passes defended.
