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One of the best wide receivers in college football will be on display when Jalen Royals and the Utah State Aggies (3-3) host the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-1) on Friday, October 13, 2023.
The Aggies are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), against the Bulldogs (with an over/under of 58.5 points).
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Game Info for Fresno State vs. Utah State
- Game Day: Friday, October 13, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State | -6 | -109 | -111 | 58.5 | -111 | -109 | -237 | +192 |
Fresno State Pick Insights
- Fresno State’s ATS record is 3-2-0 this season.
- Fresno State is 1-1 against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- Fresno State has hit the over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Fresno State Stats & Insights
- Fresno State ranks 59th in total offense this season (408 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 408 yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Fresno State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 25th-best by giving up only 18.2 points per game. The offense ranks 38th (33.5 points per game).
- Offensively, Fresno State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 19th-best in the FBS by putting up 300 per game. The Bulldogs rank 27th on defense (190.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- Fresno State sports the 19th-best run defense this season (99.3 rushing yards allowed per game), but ranks 18th-worst on the offensive side of the ball (108 rushing yards per game).
- Fresno State ranks 39th in third-down defense this season (34.1% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with a 48.9% third-down percentage.
- Fresno State has forced 12 total turnovers (ninth in the FBS) this season and have turned it over five times (16th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +7, the fifth-best in college football.
Fresno State’s Best Players
- Mikey Keene has thrown for 1,682 yards (280.3 ypg) to lead Fresno State, completing 68.5% of his passes and tossing 15 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
- Elijah Gilliam has racked up 322 yards on 78 carries while finding paydirt four times. He’s also caught nine passes for 106 yards (17.7 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Malik Sherrod has carried the ball 47 times for 301 yards (50.2 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Erik Brooks’ leads his squad with 494 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 36 receptions (out of 49 targets) and scored four touchdowns.
- Jalen Moss has hauled in 33 receptions totaling 360 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jaelen Gill’s 32 receptions have yielded 355 yards and five touchdowns.
- Morice Norris has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL, 24 tackles, and one interception.
- Levelle Bailey, Fresno State’s top tackler, has 36 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- Carlton Johnson has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 17 tackles and four passes defended to his name.
Utah State Betting Insights
- Utah State has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- When they have played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, the Aggies are 1-1 against the spread.
- Utah State games have gone over the point total in four out of five opportunities (80%).
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State’s offense has been excelling, piling up 462.8 total yards per game (23rd-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 107th by allowing 406.8 total yards per game.
- On defense, Utah State is a bottom-25 unit, surrendering 32.2 points per game (23rd-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on the other side of the ball, generating 38.2 points per contest (15th-best).
- Utah State’s pass defense ranks 88th in the FBS with 241.2 passing yards given up per contest, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by compiling 296 passing yards per game.
- Utah State is posting 166.8 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (56th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 165.7 rushing yards per game (103rd-ranked) on defense.
- Utah State is putting up a 38.1% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (83rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 39.6% third-down rate (79th-ranked) on defense.
- Utah State sports a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 42nd in the FBS.
Utah State’s Best Players
- Cooper Legas has put up 975 passing yards, or 162.5 per game, so far this season. He has completed 69% of his passes and has recorded 10 touchdowns with four interceptions.
- Davon Booth has carried the ball 62 times for 395 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Rahsul Faison has totaled 259 yards on 34 carries with one touchdown.
- Royals has totaled 32 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 522 (87 yards per game). He’s been targeted 44 times and has seven touchdowns.
- Terrell Vaughn has caught 47 passes and compiled 494 receiving yards (82.3 per game) with seven touchdowns.
- Micah Davis’ 21 targets have resulted in 16 receptions for 349 yards and four touchdowns.
- Paul Fitzgerald has two sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and 14 tackles.
- MJ Tafisi is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 49 tackles and four TFL.
- Ike Larsen leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 37 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
