A great college football matchup approaches soon. The Baylor Bears (1-0) seek to upset the 12th-ranked Utah Utes (1-0) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, September 7, at 3:30 PM ET. The Utes are heavily favored with a point spread of -15.0 (-110).
The Bears capped off a 3-9 record last season and went 2-7 in the Big 12. They started this season with a bang in their 45-3 win over Tarleton State.
They blew up to a 21-0 lead just after the first quarter. Dual-threat quarterback Dequean Finn helped open up their offense with his ability to scramble and make the passes when they needed him to. However, he did throw two interceptions against a team that had no business even hanging with them.
The Bears could keep their end of the spread, as roughly 33 points favored them. Coming in as underdogs here will be a challenge against a defense that will likely smother them at times.
Finn has to be more precise here. He completed 14 of his 22 passes, but the interceptions against a weaker team are a bit concerning. He cannot give the Utes any extra opportunities to score, or they risk losing much faster.
The Utes finished 8-5 last season and were 5-4 in the PAC 12. They were an appealing 6-1 at home, which should help their chances.
They recently defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 49-0 in their opener at home, where it was far from start. The Utes scored 28 points in the second quarter and went 35-0 going into the half.
The biggest news is that Cam Rising was back in action and looked great after being injured. He completed 10 of his 15 passes, with five being touchdowns. Receiver Dijon Stanley grabbed three catches that totaled 150 yards and two touchdowns.
The Utes have shown no issues on the offensive end and have proven they can score quickly. With a healthy roster and quality talent surrounding the offensive line, this team could make it look too easy. As for their defense, they will get the chance to attack against a better team like the Bears.
MyBookie has you set for appealing college football betting odds in the Baylor Bears vs. Utah Utes matchup. Currently, the Utes are 15-point favorites to win at home.
Market research suggests the Utes have a 77.8 percent chance of winning this battle. The Bears' offense will arguably not keep up with the Utes'. Too many weapons, along with an experienced quarterback, will help the Utes cover the spread.
