- Utah is a -14.5 point favorite vs. Baylor
- TV Channel: FOX
The Baylor Bears 1-0 visit Rice-Eccles Stadium to take on the Utah Utes 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Salt Lake City, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Utah is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).
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Baylor vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Baylor | +14.5 -110 | + | +450 |
| Utah | -14.5 -110 | + | -650 |
Baylor vs Utah Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Utah will win this game with 85.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Baylor vs Utah Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Utah will cover the spread with 67.1% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Baylor and Utah and key player performances this season.
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Baylor: Keys to the Game vs. Utah
Baylor was winless (0-9) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .502
Baylor was winless (0-10) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .505
Baylor was 1-7 (.111) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: .542
Baylor was 1-10 (.091) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2023 season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: .404
Utah: Keys to the Game vs. Baylor
Utah is undefeated (11-0) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– T-8th-best in FBS; Average: .594
Utah is 14-8 (.583) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .446
Utah is 9-1 (.818) when averaging more than 5 yards per rush since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .448
Utah is undefeated (10-0) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– T-4th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .494
Matchup Notes for Baylor vs. Utah
Utah’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.7% of 298 attempts last season — T-34th-worst among FBS offenses. Baylor’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.1% of attempts last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
Utah’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.7% of 298 attempts last season — T-34th-worst among FBS offenses. Baylor’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.1% of attempts last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Utah had 162 receptions in 12 games (just 13.5 per game) last season — 12th-worst among FBS skill players. Baylor’s defense allowed just 17.8 receptions per game last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Baylor’s WRs had just 0.4 receiving touchdowns per game last season — worst among Big 12 WRs. Utah’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-19th-best among FBS defenses.
Baylor had just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — worst among Big 12 skill players. Utah’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-19th-best among FBS defenses.
Baylor’s TEs had 0.6 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-3rd-best among Big 12 TEs. Utah’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-19th-best among FBS defenses.
Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends
Baylor WRs averaged a touchdown every 26.6 receptions (133 Rec/5 TDs) in the 2023 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.7
Baylor WRs averaged a touchdown every 4.5 receptions (9 Rec/2 TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9
Baylor WRs have averaged 21.0 yards per reception (755 yards/36 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.4
Baylor WRs averaged a touchdown every 26.6 receptions (133 Rec/5 TDs) in the 2023 season– 6th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.9
Baylor WRs have averaged 21.0 yards per reception (755 yards/36 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.2
Utah Offensive Stats & Trends
Utah’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.7% of 298 attempts last season — T-34th-worst among FBS offenses. Baylor’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.1% of attempts last season — T-12th-best among FBS defenses.
Utah TEs have caught 27 touchdown passes since the 2022 season– 2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Utah’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.7% of 298 attempts last season — T-34th-worst among FBS offenses. Baylor’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.1% of attempts last season — 3rd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Utah TEs have caught 27 touchdown passes since the 2022 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Utah WRs have averaged 20.0 yards per reception (300 yards/15 catches) with 4-6 yards to go since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.4
Baylor Bears Defensive Stats & Trends
Baylor has not recorded a sack (80 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.5
Baylor has not recorded a sack (80 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 16.7
Baylor did not record a sack (36 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 14.9
Baylor did not record a sack (36 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1
Baylor has not recorded a sack (80 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.9
Utah Utes Defensive Stats & Trends
Utah has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (42/439) since the 2022 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 6%
Utah has allowed 26.8 carries per game (375 carries / 14 games) since the 2022 season– lowest in the Big 12; Average: 36.3
Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 11 of 38 rushing attempts (29% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11%.
Utah has tackled opponents for a loss on 11 of 38 rushing attempts (29% TFL%) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: 11%.
Utah allowed 307.2 yards from scrimmage per game in the 2023 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 393.7
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