UConn vs Utah State - Matchup Preview
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| UConn | 0-4 | 0-0 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | -5 | 51 | -199 |
| UConn | +5 | 51 | +166 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 2-2-0 | 50% | 7.5 |
| UConn | 1-3-0 | 25% | -9.9 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 3-1-0 | 24.3 | 20.8 |
| UConn | 1-3-0 | 13 | -3.9 |
| Utah State Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Jalen Royals | JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 195 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | Otto Tia | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 4'' | 215 |
| WR-SL | Terrell Vaughn | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 7'' | 175 |
| LT | Ralph Frias III | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 6'' | 340 |
| LG | Wade Meacham | GR | 0.81 | 3.1 | 6' 5'' | 310 |
| OC | Falepule Alo | SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 285 |
| RG | Tavo Motu'apuaka | RS FR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 5'' | 330 |
| RT | Cole Motes | RS JR | 0.81 | 3.07 | 6' 5'' | 305 |
| TE | Josh Sterzer | SR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 240 |
| QB | Cooper Legas | RS SR | 0.81 | 3.13 | 6' 1'' | 215 |
| RB | Robert Briggs Jr. | SO | 0.82 | 3.24 | 5' 6'' | 185 |
| Average | 0.74 | 2.41 | ||||
| UConn Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Pryce Yates | RS SO | 0.8 | 3 | 6' 3'' | 270 |
| NT | Dal'Mont Gourdine | RS JR | 0.84 | 3.4 | 6' 3'' | 293 |
| DT | Jelani Stafford | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 303 |
| RDE | Eric Watts | SR | 0.84 | 3.41 | 6' 5'' | 277 |
| WLB | Noah Plack | GR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 230 |
| MLB | Jackson Mitchell | SR | 0.8 | 3.01 | 6' 1'' | 235 |
| SLB | Tui Faumuina-Brown | RS JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 231 |
| LCB | Malcolm Bell | RS SO | 0.81 | 3.15 | 6' 1'' | 184 |
| SS | Durante Jones | JR | 0.82 | 3.25 | 6' 0'' | 199 |
| FS | Stan Cross | SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 10'' | 190 |
| RCB | D'Mon Brinson | SO | 0.81 | 3.06 | 5' 9'' | 182 |
| Average | 0.77 | 2.75 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.7 | 6' 0.3'' | 195 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.74 | 6' 4.6'' | 314 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.79 | 6' 1'' | 188.8 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.8 | 6' 2.8'' | 285.8 |
| UConn Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Geordon Porter | GR/TR | 0.87 | 3.74 | 6' 0'' | 195 |
| WR-Z | Brett Buckman | GR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 201 |
| WR-F | Cameron Ross | RS JR | 0.83 | 3.26 | 5' 11'' | 185 |
| LT | Valentin Senn | RS JR/TR | 0.83 | 3.3 | 6' 6'' | 301 |
| LG | Noel Ofori-Nyadu | RS SR | 0.8 | 2.96 | 6' 2'' | 298 |
| OC | Yakiri Walker | RS SO | 0.81 | 3.1 | 6' 1'' | 267 |
| RG | Christian Haynes | RS SR | 0.78 | 2.8 | 6' 2'' | 313 |
| RT | Chase Lundt | RS JR | 0.8 | 3.01 | 6' 7'' | 300 |
| TE | Justin Joly | SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 232 |
| QB | Ta'Quan Roberson | RS JR/TR | 0.9 | 4.07 | 5' 11'' | 205 |
| RB | Devontae Houston | JR | 0.77 | 2.7 | 5' 9'' | 171 |
| Average | 0.8 | 2.99 | ||||
| Utah State Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Enoka Migao | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 4'' | 255 |
| NT | Hale Motu'apuaka | RS SR | 0.82 | 3.2 | 6' 1'' | 290 |
| DT | Seni Tuiaki | RS SO | 0.81 | 3.06 | 6' 1'' | 280 |
| RDE | Paul Fitzgerald | RS FR | 0.82 | 3.2 | 6' 3'' | 240 |
| WLB | Gavin Barthiel | RS SO/TR | 0.86 | 3.61 | 6' 0'' | 225 |
| MLB | MJ Tafisi Jr. | RS SR/TR | 0.88 | 3.79 | 6' 0'' | 250 |
| SLB | Anthony Switzer | SR/TR | 0.82 | 3.2 | 6' 0'' | 210 |
| FCB | JD Drew | RS FR | 0.84 | 3.36 | 6' 0'' | 165 |
| FS | Simeon Harris | SO/TR | 0.85 | 3.55 | 5' 11'' | 185 |
| BS | Ike Larsen | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 10'' | 185 |
| BCB | Michael Anyanwu | RS SR | 0.74 | 2.4 | 5' 9'' | 180 |
| Average | 0.8 | 3.03 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.8 | 6' 0.3'' | 193.7 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.8 | 6' 3.6'' | 295.8 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.8 | 6' 1'' | 178.3 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.79 | 6' 2.3'' | 266.3 |
Utah State Off. vs. UConn Def.
| Category | Utah State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | UConn Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 287.7 | 22 | 233.2 | 40 | 207.8 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 6.5 | 90 | 7.4 | 65 | 7.4 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 59.9% | 66 | 60.4% | 76 | 62% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 7.7% | 88 | 6.7% | 100 | 4.2% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 89.3 | 115 | 144.2 | 82 | 153.3 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3.3 | 97 | 4 | 73 | 4.1 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 74.7 | 25 | 69.2 | 48 | 67.3 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 21.3 | 4 | 26.1 | 81 | 26.5 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 44.1% | 119 | 50% | 65 | 49.6% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
UConn Off. vs. Utah State Def.
| Category | UConn Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Utah State Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 168.3 | 111 | 233.2 | 46 | 214.7 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 5.3 | 120 | 7.4 | 114 | 9.1 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 51.6% | 117 | 60.4% | 78 | 62% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 4.6% | 44 | 6.7% | 103 | 4.1% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 118 | 92 | 144.2 | 110 | 193.3 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3.5 | 87 | 4 | 76 | 4.2 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 66.5 | 90 | 69.2 | 84 | 71 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 27.3 | 87 | 26.1 | 115 | 28.3 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 50.4% | 65 | 50% | 119 | 55.9% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: Utah State Off. vs. UConn Def.
| Category | Utah State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | UConn Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 56.6% | 11 | 44.3% | 55 | 46.2% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 43.4% | 123 | 55.7% | 79 | 53.8% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 39.1% | 120 | 49.7% | 127 | 61.1% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 66% | 7 | 51% | 96 | 52.4% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 15.6% | 36 | 13% | 77 | 12% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 50.8% | 63 | 50.7% | 124 | 56.4% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 58.2% | 23 | 48.8% | 110 | 42.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 41.8% | 111 | 51.2% | 24 | 57.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 45.3% | 63 | 45.1% | 49 | 40% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 50% | 58 | 48.5% | 35 | 38.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 15.4% | 33 | 12.7% | 1 | 1.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 47.3% | 61.5 | 46.9% | 41 | 39% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 74.1% | 12 | 61.8% | 127 | 47.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 25.9% | 122 | 38.2% | 7 | 52.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 32.5% | 84 | 35.6% | 113 | 40.7% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 50% | 78 | 53.4% | 42 | 43.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 9.3% | 89 | 12% | 129 | 19.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 32.6% | 108 | 40.1% | 80 | 41.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: UConn Off. vs. Utah State Def.
| Category | UConn Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Utah State Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 44.4% | 72 | 44.3% | 74 | 44.2% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 55.6% | 62 | 55.7% | 60 | 55.8% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 37.5% | 124 | 49.7% | 125 | 59.6% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 43.3% | 108 | 51% | 131 | 62.5% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 9.3% | 106 | 13% | 59 | 10.9% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 40.7% | 125 | 50.7% | 132 | 61.2% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 43.9% | 91 | 48.8% | 133 | 32.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 56.1% | 43 | 51.2% | 1 | 67.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 25% | 127 | 45.1% | 65 | 41.4% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 37% | 119 | 48.5% | 104 | 50.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 9.8% | 101 | 12.7% | 36.5 | 8.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 31.7% | 131 | 46.9% | 96 | 47.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 71.2% | 19 | 61.8% | 73 | 63.8% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 28.8% | 115 | 38.2% | 61 | 36.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 33.3% | 73 | 35.6% | 79 | 35.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 52.9% | 69 | 53.4% | 96 | 57.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 6.8% | 114 | 12% | 40 | 8.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 40.3% | 67 | 40.1% | 85 | 42.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Utah State Off. vs. UConn Def.
| Category | Utah State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | UConn Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 53.5% | 15 | 38.7% | 128 | 22.5% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 46.5% | 119 | 61.3% | 6 | 77.5% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 47.8% | 39 | 40% | 53 | 33.3% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 35% | 122 | 52.1% | 91 | 54.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 4 | 100 | 3.3 | 79 | 3 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 4.6 | 34.5 | 5.9 | 91.5 | 5 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 44.4% | 20 | 29.7% | 115 | 16% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 55.6% | 113 | 70.2% | 18 | 84% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 75% | 17 | 37.8% | 52 | 25% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 30% | 122 | 55.8% | 100 | 66.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 3.3 | 74.5 | 3.8 | 105 | 2.5 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: UConn Off. vs. Utah State Def.
| Category | UConn Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Utah State Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 50% | 20 | 38.7% | 121 | 27.5% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 50% | 111 | 61.3% | 13 | 72.5% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 28.6% | 102 | 40% | 99 | 50% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 42.9% | 99 | 52.1% | 88 | 54.1% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 1 | 24 | 3.3 | 104 | 2 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 4.3 | 25 | 5.9 | 97 | 4.9 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 20% | 90 | 29.7% | 86 | 26.1% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 80% | 37 | 70.2% | 47 | 73.9% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 0% | 106 | 37.8% | 41 | 16.7% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 50% | 79 | 55.8% | 69 | 52.9% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 3 | 58.5 | 3.8 | 62 | 3.8 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
