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Utah vs Southern Utah Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
14 hours ago
It’s the first game for Utah as a Big 12 program, and the expectations are through the roof. The main guys are back, the team should be in the mix for the College Football Playoff, and it all starts here.
Southern Utah almost beat Arizona State to start last season. It has a dangerous style with good lines, a strong pass rush, and enough of a defense to keep this relatively interesting.
Sep 3, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates after he scores a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field.
Utah vs Southern Utah How to Watch Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Game Time: 9:00 pm ET Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT How to Watch: ESPN+ 2023 Records: Utah (8-5), Southern Utah (6-5) - Week 1 Thursday Schedule, Predictions
Why Southern Utah Will Win
The Thunderbird style should be pesky.
The pass rush comes from several spots with a constant attack, the offensive front is good enough to to let the parts in the backfield work a bit, and overall, the team is great at controlling the time of possession battle.
Southern Utah should once again be the definition of the better-as-the-game-goes-on cliché this season.
However …
Why Utah Will Win
Yeah, you don’t win games against Utah if you think you’ll win on the lines.
The Ute defensive front needs the pass rush to emerge, but the run D will be a rock. The offensive line might need some retooling, but it’ll be more than fine.
Southern Utah will have its moments, but over the course of the game the Utes will take over and pound, pound, pound. And …
Utah vs Southern Utah: Who Will Win
Oh yeah, and Cam Rising is back at quarterback for the Utes.
Oh yeah, and Brant Kuithe is back and should be the nation’s best tight end.
Oh yeah, and head coach Kyle Whittingham is still around with defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley waiting in the wings until it’s his time to take over.
Oh yeah, and Utah is really, really good, and the run to the College Football Playoff starts here.
No, this won’t be the 73-7 wipeout like the 2022 game was, but an early statement will be made.
Utah vs Southern Utah Prediction, Betting Lines
Utah 52, Southern Utah 7 Line: Utah -37.5, o/u: 52.5 ATS Confidence out of 5: 3 Utah vs Southern Utah Must See Rating: 1.5
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