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UConn vs. Utah State Prediction, Odds, Spread and Over/Under for College Football Week 0

By Josh Yourish

Utah State Aggies quarterback Logan Bonner (1)
Utah State Aggies quarterback Logan Bonner (1) / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Last year, Utah State began the Blake Anderson era and ended the season with the Mountain West title. Anderson will look to build on that success in year two with his quarterback, Logan Bonner back under center. 

This season kicks off a new era of UConn football as Jim Mora takes over the Huskies. The Huskies went 1-11 a season ago, so simply being competitive in his debut would be an improvement over the 2021 season. 

Odds are available for this Week 0 non-conference matchup at WynnBET Sportsbook. 

UConn vs. Utah State Odds Spread and Total

Spread

  • UConn +27.5 (-110)
  • Utah State -27.5 (-110)

Moneyline

  • UConn +1300
  • Utah State -3333

Total

  • 60.5 (Over -110 / Under -110)

UConn vs. Utah State Betting Trends

  • Utah State went 10-4 against the spread in 2021 tied for fourth best record ATS in the country
  • Utah State was 4-2 ATS as a favorite in 2021 and 2-1 as home favorite
  • Utah State went 4-1 ATS in non-conference games in 2021
  • UConn went 6-6 ATS in 2021
  • UConn was 6-4 ATS as an underdog and won outright once

Uconn vs. Utah State Prediction and Pick

The Aggies won the Mountain West last year in head coach Anderson’s first season. They went 11-3 including a win in the L.A. Bowl over Oregon State. Utah State finished the year as the 24th ranked team in the AP Poll. 

Their quarterback, Logan Bonner, is back for 2022 after throwing for 3,628 yards and 36 touchdowns a year ago, but Bonner has lost his top three receivers. He will have to build a rapport with the new group. Justin McGriff projects to be his top receiver and the 6' 6'' senior will give Bonner a big target on the outside. 

Until the passing game fully clicks, the Aggies will be able to rely on Calvin Tyler Jr. their leading rusher from a year ago. He is undersized at 5’8” 210, but rushed for 911 yards a year ago and will likely have his role expanded with Eleyon Noa transferring away from the program. 

Expect Tyler Jr. to have a big Week 0 because in 2021 UConn ranked 109th out of 125 teams in the FBS in rushing yards allowed per game. 

Jim Mora will coach his first game for the Huskies, but it will be a long road if he is ever able to turn around one of the worst programs in FBS football. 

Lean: Utah State -27.5 (-110)

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