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On Saturday at 3:00 PM ET, the California Golden Bears (3-3) will visit the Utah Utes (4-1).
The Utes are double-digit favorites (currently -11) in their game versus the Golden Bears, with the over/under being 44 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Utes are -438 and the Golden Bears are +333.)
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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 | -11 | -110 | -110 | 44 | -110 | -110 | -438 | +333 |
Utah Pick Insights
- Utah has covered the spread twice in five games this season.
- Utah is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 11-point favorites.
- None of Utah’s five games with a set total this season have gone over the point total.
Utah Stats & Insights
- While Utah ranks seventh-worst in the FBS in total offense with 297.6 yards per game, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, as the defense ranks 13th-best (282.6 yards per game allowed).
- While Utah ranks 16th-worst in the FBS in scoring offense with 19.2 points per game, it’s been a different situation defensively, as the defense ranks fifth-best (11.8 points per game allowed).
- While Utah’s pass defense ranks 53rd with 215.6 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been worse, ranking 10th-worst (153.8 passing yards per game).
- Utah ranks 83rd in rushing yards this year (143.8 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 67 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While Utah ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS in third-down conversion rate at 33.3%, it’s been a different story defensively, ranking best (20.9% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With eight forced turnovers (58th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (fourth in the FBS), Utah’s +5 turnover margin is the 13th-best in college football.
Utah’s Best Players
- Nate Johnson has 499 pass yards for Utah, completing 54.2% of his passes and recording three touchdowns this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 153 rushing yards (30.6 ypg) on 56 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Ja’Quinden Jackson, has carried the ball 39 times for 239 yards (47.8 per game).
- This season, Jaylon Glover has carried the ball 64 times for 237 yards (47.4 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Money Parks’ 160 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 23 times and has collected 11 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Mikey Matthews has caught 14 passes for 149 yards (29.8 yards per game) this year.
- Devaughn Vele has a total of 143 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 10 throws.
- Jonah Elliss paces the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 23 tackles.
- Sione Vaki is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 28 tackles, six TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Cole Bishop leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 25 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this season.
- Cal has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 11 points or more this year (0-1).
- Three of Cal’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal ranks 41st with 431.3 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 83rd with 383.3 total yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive standpoint, Cal is posting 32.5 points per contest (46th-ranked). It ranks 103rd in the FBS defensively (30.7 points given up per game).
- Cal ranks 86th in passing yards per game (214.3), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 267.3 passing yards conceded per contest.
- Cal’s run offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 11th-best in the FBS with 217 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 116 rushing yards per game, which ranks 38th.
- Cal is putting up a 42.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (53rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 33.8% third-down rate (35th-ranked) on defense.
- Cal has accumulated 14 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, leading to a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 18th-best in the FBS.
Cal’s Best Players
- Sam Jackson leads Cal with 553 yards on 51-of-97 passing with five touchdowns compared to 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 run for 348 yards across 61 carries, scoring seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter’s 339 receiving yards (56.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 31 catches on 52 targets with four touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has caught 14 passes and compiled 215 receiving yards (35.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Taj Davis’ 26 targets have resulted in 19 catches for 204 yards and two touchdowns.
- Derek Wilkins has one sack to pace the team, and also has one TFL and three tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Cal’s leading tackler, has 39 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 10 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
