Utah State vs San Diego State Prediction 11-23-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Utah State vs San Diego State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup. 

Utah State Aggies Betting Preview

The Utah State Aggies are 3-7 (2-3) this season after they defeated Hawaii by a score of 55-10 in their last game. Utah State led 24-3 at halftime and they scored the first 28 points in the second half for the easy win. The Aggies outgained Hawaii by a total of 580-309, won the turnover battle 5-2, and went 5-14 on third down in the game. Spencer Petras threw for 255 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Rahsul Faison rushed for 191 yards and two scores. 

Prior to that game, the Aggies lost to Washington State by a score of 49-28 but did beat Wyoming by a score of 27-25 before that. The Utah State offense has scored 30.5 points per game with 287.4 passing yards and 177.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 39.1 points per game this season. Spencer Petras has completed 65.3% of his passes for 2,288 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while Rahsul Faison has rushed for 991 yards and eight touchdowns. 

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs are 3-7 (2-3) this year after they lost to UNLV by a score of 41-20 in their last game. San Diego State trailed 28-6 at the half, but they did win the second half by a total of 14-13 in the loss. The Aztecs were outgained by a total of 515-270, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 3-12 on third down in the game. Danny O’Neil threw for 162 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Marquez Cooper rushed for 97 yards on 26 carries in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Aztecs lost three straight games against New Mexico, Boise State, and Washington State. The SDSU offense has scored 21.8 points per game with 200.8 passing yards and 123.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 28.3 points per game this season. Danny O’Neil has completed 60.7% of his passes for 1,752 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Marquez Cooper has rushed for 1,062 yards and nine scores this year. 

Why Utah State will beat San Diego State

• San Diego State has lost each of its last nine November games as a road underdog.
• Utah State has won each of its last seven November games as a favorite.
• The home team has covered the spread in eight of Utah State’s last nine games.
• Utah State has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
• Utah State has won the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Utah State’s last eight home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of San Diego State’s last six November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah State ranks 134th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (16.3).
• Utah State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-9.1).
• San Diego State ranks 127th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-4.8).
• San Diego State ranks 124th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (232).

Utah State vs San Diego State Prediction 

San Diego State comes into this matchup trying to snap their four-game losing streak, but they will be on the road in this game. The Aztecs have scored a total of 36 points in their last two games, but they should bounce back here, as the Utah State defense has been terrible. The Aggies have won two of their last three games, but they have allowed 49+ points in those three losses. I think we could see plenty of scoring in this game, but I give the advantage to Utah State, as they are the better team offensively. Take Utah State here.