The Connecticut Huskies open the season Saturday against the Utah State Aggies at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Connecticut vs. Utah State odds, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Huskies begin anew with coach Jim Mora Jr., looking to get back to respectability. It’s going to be a slow go, however, as the Huskies had a terribly inefficient offense last season, and the defense struggled mightily, too. Even with modest gains in both areas this will still be a bad team.
After an 11-win season, the Aggies return QB Logan Bonner under center, while adding versatile QB Levi Mitchell from Wyoming. They’re going to be fine on offense, especially since USU loaded up at receiver via the portal. The O-line has 5 starters back, and RB Calvin Tyler Jr. is a solid tailback, too.
This will be the 2nd-ever meeting between these schools. Utah State topped UConn 38-31 in Storrs back in 2001.