In this article we will formulate a Wyoming vs Utah prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 13th at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 3 matchup.
Wyoming Cowboys Betting Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys are 2-0 this season after they defeated Northern Iowa by a score of 31-7 in their last game. Wyoming led 7-0 after the first quarter and 17-7 at halftime, before outscoring UNI 14-0 in the second half to seal the victory. The Cowboys out gained Northern Iowa by a total of 379-170, went 4-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Kaden Anderson went 17-23 for 167 yards and two touchdowns, while Landon Sims went 3-3 for 23 yards in the win. Terron Kellman rushed seven times for 87 yards, while John Michael Gyllenborg caught five passes for 65 yards and one score.
Wyoming opened the season with a 10-0 win over Akron in week one, which was a very ugly game all around. The Cowboys are averaging 26.5 points per game with 225.0 passing yards and 177.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 3.5 points against per game this season. Kaden Anderson has completed 61% of his passes for 427 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Sam Scott has rushed for 190 yards and one touchdown on 37 carries. Chris Durr Jr has led the receivers with 12 catches for 244 yards and two scores, while John Michael Gyllenborg has added eight catches for 84 yards and one touchdown this season.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes are 2-0 this year after they defeated Cal Poly by a score of 63-9 last week. Utah led 14-3 after the first quarter and extended that lead to 35-6 at halftime, before scoring 21 points in the third to turn the game into a blowout. The Utes out gained Cal Poly by a total of 518-223, went 9-13 on third down conversions, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Devon Dampier went 17-23 for 192 yards and three touchdowns, while Byrd Ficklin went 4-4 for 53 yards in the game. Nate Johnson carried the ball 11 times for 59 yards, while Ryan Davis caught six passes for 58 yards and one score.
Utah defeated UCLA by a score of 43-10 in week one to start the season with two blowout victories. The Utes are averaging 53.0 points per game with 225.5 passing yards and 279.5 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 9.5 points against per game this season. Devon Dampier has completed 79.2% of his passes for 398 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 112 yards and one touchdown. Wayshawn Parker has rushed for 112 yards and two scores on 17 carries, while Ryan Davis has caught nine passes for 80 yards and one touchdown this season.
Why Utah will beat Wyoming
- Utah has won eight of its last nine September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wyoming has lost each of its last three games against opponents from the Big 12 Conference.
- Utah has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium.
- Utah has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Utah has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Wyoming’s last 10 September games as a home underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Utah’s last four road games against opponents from the Mountain West Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wyoming ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Wyoming ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Utah ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Utah ranks 1st among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (76.7).
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Wyoming vs Utah Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with 2-0 records to start the season, but Wyoming will have the home field advantage here. The Cowboys are never easy to play at home, but Utah’s style will cause them trouble. Utah loves to run the ball and control the clock, while their defense will suffocate this Wyoming offensive attack. The Cowboys have played two very easy teams so far this year and I don’t think they will be anywhere near ready for a team like Utah. Take the Utes to cover on the road.