The Utah State Aggies and UConn Huskies meet Saturday in week 5 college football action at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
The Utah State Aggies need a win to rebound from a 1-3 start. Utah State has lost 6 of its last 8 road games. McCae Hillstead is completing 58.2 percent of his passes for 619 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Terrell Vaughn and Micah Davis have combined for 582 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Jalen Royals has 19 receptions. The Utah State Aggies ground game is averaging 162 yards per contest, and Davon Booth leads the way with 238 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Utah State is allowing 34 points and 412 yards per game. Ike Larsen leads the Utah State Aggies with 30 tackles, Cole Joyce has 2 sacks and Anthony Switzer has 1 interception.
Utah State Aggies Team Facts
- The favorite has won each of Utah State’s last 11 games.
- Utah State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Utah State has lost the first half in 12 of its last 16 games against non-conference opponents.
- Six of Utah State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies are still looking for their first win of the season. UConn looks to avoid its second 0-5 start in the last 3 years. Ta’Quan Roberson is completing 52.2 percent of his passes for 500 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Brett Buckman and Justin Joly have combined for 356 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Cameron Ross has 13 receptions. The UConn Huskies ground game is averaging 118 yards per contest, and Victor Rosa leads the way with 218 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, UConn is allowing 31 points and 361 yards per game. Jackson Mitchell leads the UConn Huskies with 32 tackles, Pryce Yates has 1 sack and Mumu Bin-Wahad has 2 pass deflections.
Connecticut Huskies Team Facts
- Connecticut has lost each of its last 20 September games as an underdog.
- Connecticut has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Connecticut has lost the first half in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- Connecticut has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against opponents from the Mountain West Conference.
- Nine of Connecticut’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
I’m not running to the window to back the Utah State Aggies especially on the road, but UCONN is making an early case as the worst team in the country. UCONN has scored 14 or fewer points in 3 of its first 4 games and is 132nd in scoring offense and 108th in scoring defense. Utah State hasn’t played much defense up to this point, but the offense can consistently move the ball. We can’t say the same for UCONN. Give me Utah State by a touchdown.