Scalley leads the unbeaten start
Morgan Scalley is in his first season as head coach. Kevin McGiven runs the offense, and Colton Swan directs the defense.
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Utah Utes
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Season record7–0Won 7 straight
Against the spread5–1At the closing number
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Cougars at Utes
Tonightvs Cougars11:00 AM CT 12:00 PM ET
Utes −4Total 49Utes ML −184Kalshi Utes 65¢ at 7:35 AM CT Sat 11/7Lines at 7:00 AM CT
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Cougars at Utes
Sat Nov 7 · 11:00 AM CT · 12:00 PM ET · released and locked
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Game-day research
Cougars at Utes preview: what our research says
Utah enters the rivalry game 7-0 and ranked No. 3. The Utes are 4-0 at home and 3-0 on the road. Their latest result was a 49-25 win at Cincinnati, following a 21-13 home victory over Houston. Both games included important takeaways by the defense.
Morgan Scalley is in his first season as head coach. Kevin McGiven coordinates the offense, and Colton Swan coordinates the defense. Devon Dampier remains the starting quarterback, with Wayshawn Parker atop the running-back depth chart. Daniel Bray contributed touchdowns as both a runner and receiver at Cincinnati.
Hunter Andrews finished that game with 112 receiving yards and 2 touchdown catches. Noah Bennee has also been cleared to play. Ricky Johnson, Braden Pegan and Creed Whittemore are the projected starting receivers. On defense, Jackson Bennee forced a fumble against Houston. Elijah Davis and Rabbit Evans turned takeaways into touchdowns at Cincinnati, with Ethan Day forcing the fumble Evans recovered.
Utah now hosts 6-1 BYU at 11:00 AM CT. Isaiah Garcia is out, while Tayson Reid is available. The latest confirmed official availability report is from November 6. BYU has LJ Martin and Kendal Wall listed as questionable, with Evan Johnson and Roger Saleapaga II doubtful. Martin has resumed practice, but clearance to play and his workload remain unsettled.
Season at time of writing
Utah is 7-0 and ranked No. 3, with a 4-0 home record and a 3-0 road record. The Utes followed a 21-13 home win over Houston with a 49-25 victory at Cincinnati. Against Cincinnati, the offense scored through its backs and tight ends, while the defense added touchdown returns.
The news
Andrews adds another receiving threat
Hunter Andrews had 112 receiving yards and 2 touchdown catches at Cincinnati. Daniel Bray also scored as a runner and receiver, alongside the offense led by Devon Dampier and Wayshawn Parker.
Defensive pressure produces scoring plays
Elijah Davis scored on an interception return at Cincinnati, and Rabbit Evans scored after recovering a fumble forced by Ethan Day. Jackson Bennee also forced a fumble on a sack against Houston.
Availability remains a pregame issue
Utah has cleared Noah Bennee and Tayson Reid, but Isaiah Garcia remains out. BYU running back LJ Martin is questionable after returning to practice following an ankle injury, and he could be limited if he plays.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 1 Utes and 10 Cougars on the report.
Utes
- Isaiah GarciaIssue not disclosed; out against BYU, with no return date listed.Out
Cougars
- LJ MartinAnkle injury; back at practice, but a return against Utah was not confirmed.Questionable
- Evan JohnsonLower-body injury against UCF; no confirmed return date.Doubtful
- Roger Saleapaga IIInjured against Arizona State; diagnosis and return date not disclosed.Doubtful
- Jonathan KabeyaInjury details and return date not disclosed.Out
- Pierson WatsonInjury details and return date not disclosed.Out
- Seth ShiggInjury details and return date not disclosed.Out
- Vincent TautuaInjury details and return date not disclosed.Out
- Joseph DouglasChanged from questionable to out; diagnosis and return date not disclosed.Out
- +2 more · full report in the Terminal
The matchup
Utes projected starters
- Devon DampierQB
- Wayshawn ParkerRB
- Ricky JohnsonWR
- Braden PeganWR
- Creed WhittemoreWR
- Noah BenneeTE
- Zereoue WilliamsLT
- Roger AldermanLG
- Alex HarrisonC
- Keith OlsonRG
- Cedric JeffersonRT
- Lance HoltzclawDE
- Jireh MoeDT
- Karson KaufusiDT
- Ethan DayDE
- Johnathan HallLB
- Trey ReynoldsLB
- Elijah DavisCB
- Nate RitchieSS
- Rabbit EvansFS
- Elijah ReedCB
- Jackson BenneeNB
Cougars projected starters
- Bear BachmeierQB
- Preston Rex / Sione MoaRB
- Kyler KasperWR
- Legend GlaskerWR
- Jojo PhillipsWR
- Walker LyonsTE
- Paki FinauLT
- Sonny MakasiniLG
- Bruce MitchellC
- Kyle SfarciocRG
- Bott MulitaloRT
- Bodie Schoonover / Viliami Po’uhaDE
- Justin Kirkland / Anisi PurcellNT
- Keanu TanuvasaDT
- Tausili AkanaLB
- Nusi TaumoepeauLB
- Cade UluaveLB
- Isaiah GlaskerLB
- Jayven WilliamsCB
- Therrian Alexander IIICB
- Raider Damuni / Tommy PrassasSS
- Faletau SatualaFS
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Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →
Cougars at Utes odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 7:36 AM CTPrices as of : the Utes are −4.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 49.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 7:35 AM CT Sat 11/7Kalshi and Polymarket on Cougars at Utes
Utes to win costs 65¢ on Kalshi, against −188 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utes to win | 65¢65% chance | 65¢65% chance | −188FanDuel |
| Cougars to win | 40¢40% chance | 38¢38% chance | +160DraftKings |
Sportsbooks
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Line movement
vs BYU CougarsSat Nov 7 · 11:00 AM CT · 12:00 PM ET
Lines as of : the Utes spread is −4 (opened −6); the total is 49 (opened 47.5).
Utes spread−6−4+2
Total47.549+1.5
Utes team total26.526.5No move
Utes money line−226−184+42
Open, then now.
Results and against the spread
7–0 · 5–1 ATSRecord
7–0
Against the spread
5–1
Form, last 5
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Last game
W 49-25at Bearcats
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | at Cincinnati Bearcats | W 49-25 | −7 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | vs Houston Cougars | W 21-13 | −6.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/17 | at Colorado Buffaloes | W 27-24 | −15.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/10 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | W 41-24 | −16 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | at Iowa State Cyclones | W 31-17 | −7.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Utes’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
at WildcatsFri 11/13 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
at FrogsFri 11/20 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
vs MountaineersFri 11/27 · 8:00 PM CT9:00 PM ET
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Utes questions, answered
Is there a Utes pick for this matchup?
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What is the Utes' record this season?
The Utah Utes are 7-0: 4-0 at home and 3-0 on the road.
When do the Utes play next?
The Utes host the BYU Cougars on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Utes injury report?
The Utes list Isaiah Garcia (Out), Noah Bennee (Available), Tayson Reid (Available).
What matters for the Utes against the Cougars?
No. 3 Utah hosts 6-1 BYU at 11:00 AM CT. Isaiah Garcia is out for Utah, while Noah Bennee and Tayson Reid have been cleared; BYU lists LJ Martin and Kendal Wall as questionable and Evan Johnson and Roger Saleapaga II as doubtful. The latest confirmed official availability report is dated November 6, with Martin not yet cleared to play.
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