Utah at BYU – College Football Predictions
The Game
Who does NOT love a HOLY WAR ?
Yes kids, it is another edition of the BYU / Utah rivalry that almost always delivers drama. Utah got off to a quick start with a 37-16 win over FCS foe North Dakota while the Cougars are off to a 1-1 start following a win over something called Portland St and a blowout loss to LSU. STRAP IT ON – This should be a fun one.
The Details
UTAH 1 BYU (47)
MEGALOCKS LINE – Utah -4
“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Utah 24 BYU 23
Massey Ratings Projected Score: Utah 21 BYU 20
The Match-Up
Utah offense vs BYU defense
Utah brings a really nice balanced offense to the table in this one. QB Tyler Huntley looked good last week as did #1 RB Zach Moss (128 yds rushing) and #1 WR (via Oregon) Darren Carrington (127 yds receiving). They seem to have a lot of momentum heading into this game.The BYU defense has only allowed 33 points in their first two games but are down to six returning starters with the loss of LB F Bernard. We love the intensity and smarts that the BYU D plays with but feel that they are over-matched from a talent and speed standpoint.
BYU offense vs Utah defense
OK. Let’s see if BYU can cross midfield in this one. QB Tanner Mangum is a decent QB but he does not have much to work with when he needs to MATRICULATE in the passing game. The leading receiver so far is TE Matt BUSHMAN and he only has 99 Y so far. We see no reason why the Utah defense cannot shut the Cougars down for the most part and make it really difficult to sustain drives. The Utes’ defense only allowed 24 points per contest last season and 129 yards per game rushing while bagging 43 (!) sacks. They may be down a notch in 2017 but see no reason they cannot do a great job on Saturday.
MEGA MOJO MORSELS
Utah has won the last six HOLY WARS……TREND GUY is freaked out…..Utah is 13-5 ATS L18 away BUT the underdog in the series is 16-5 L21 ATS.
Summary
This seems like everything is lining up for a Utah win. They are more talented all over the place. However, there are two problems. 1. CROWD WILL BE ROCKING GUY. BYU is at home. They will be rocking. 2. COVERS BLOODBATH GUY. A lot of people like Utah. What a dilemma. Do we go with the smart pick or with a degenerate loser who spends all his time on gambling forums while living in his mom’s basement ? And don’t forget – BLOODBATH GUY is right between 30-40% of the time which is pretty awesome. #eatingCatFood
Of course BYU can win. We just feel Utah is the right side. Let’s just see what happens and move on.
Official play
Utah -1 -109. Play up to Utah -3