The Utah Utes (2-1, 0-0 PAC-12) travel to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-2, 0-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Sun Devil Stadium is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Utah vs. Arizona State'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Utes are coming off of a dominant 35-7 win against San Diego State, scoring 35 unanswered points until giving up a 4th quarter touchdown. QB Cameron Rising was 18-of-30 passing for 224 yards and 4 touchdowns.' WR Brant Kuithe was the top receiver with 5 receptions for 64 yards and 1 TD while WR Devaughn Vele was the most efficient with 2 of his 3 receptions resulting in TDs.
The Utes rushed for 174 yards, 59 of which came from RB Tavion Thomas'who also tacked on a TD. Utah forced 2 turnovers and held San Diego State to 173 yards.
Arizona State enters Saturday after losing 30-21 against Eastern Michigan last week. RB'Xazavian Valladay led the way with 127 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, while QB Emory Jones completed 20-of-32 passes for 182 yards and a TD. His top 2 targets were WR Elijhah Badger (7 receptions, 88 yards) and WR Andre Johnson (4, 29, 1 TD).