Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, 11/28/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks

Date: Friday, November 28, 2025

Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Jayhawks (+12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Utah Utes (9-2) are en route to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2025 where they will compete against the Kansas Jayhawks (5-6). Utah opens this game as 12.0-point favorites. The total is 60.

The Utah Utes come into this game with a record of 9-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Utes faced off with the Kansas State Wildcats and went home with a win by a final score of 51-47. When the final whistle blew, they ran 84 plays which converted into 551 yards. The Utah Utes ran the rock 50 times and accumulated 292 yards, which earned them an average of 5.8 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Utes gave up 472 yds on 42 attempts, which averages out to 11.2 yards per rush allowed. Utah gave up 12 completions on 23 attempts for a total of 102 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.2%.

The Utes have tallied 5,330 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Utah has earned 22 touchdowns via the pass and 37 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 11 times. Utah has tallied 287 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 64 infractions for 534 yds. As a unit they average 279.6 yards via the ground game ranking them 2nd in D-1. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Utah Utes are averaging 42.0 points per contest.

The Utes are ranked 17th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 18.5 points per contest. They are giving up 4.8 yards per rush on the ground and 173.1 rushing yards per contest on the season. Overall, they have conceded 1,904 yards on the ground through 11 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Utes are giving up 1,943 yds which puts them in 21st in Division 1. They have conceded 176.6 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 50.0%. During the season, they have surrendered 349.7 yards per contest putting them 51st in Division 1. They have yielded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 14 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Jayhawks head into this matchup 5-6 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Jayhawks went home defeated by a final of 38-14 against the Iowa State Cyclones. Kansas relinquished 50 attempts on the ground for 221 yards (4.4 yards per carry). The Jayhawks pass defense allowed a completion rate of 78.3%, surrendering 241 yds on 18 for 23 passing. The Jayhawks finished the game with 323 yards and they ran 50 plays (6.5 yds per play). Kansas ran the football for 6.3 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 132 yds on 21 attempts.

The Kansas Jayhawks average 382.6 yards per game, which is good for 71st in college football. The Kansas offense has totaled 446 penalty yards on 56 violations, which has them ranked 110th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They average 157.2 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,729 yards for this season. They have thrown 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have earned 222 1st downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Jayhawks currently rank 59th in D-1 holding an average of 28.7 points per contest. During the season to this point, the Jayhawks currently have a total of 2,481 yards through the air in addition to an average of 225.5 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 70th in the nation.

The Jayhawks are allowing 26.4 PPG, which has them ranked 81st in D-1. Kansas has surrendered a total of 1,916 rushing yards (174.2 yards per game) as well as 19 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 210.5 yards per game, ranking them 54th in college football. The Jayhawks defense has been on the field for 737 plays, which ranks them 77th in Division 1. They have 6 fumbles and 4 picks for the season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 290 total points.

Who will win tonight's Utes/Jayhawks college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Utes -12.0

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