Utah Utes vs West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction, 9/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Utes vs West Virginia Mountaineers

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, WV

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Mountaineers (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49

The Utah Utes (3-1) are headed to Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025 where they will compete against the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-2). Utah opens this game as 9.5-point favorites. The total is 49.

The Utah Utes head into this game 3-1 this season. In their last contest, the Utes faced the Texas Tech Red Raiders and took a loss by a final of 34-10. The Utah Utes ran the football 31 times and compiled 101 yards, earning them an average of 3.3 yards per tote. For the game, they ran 69 plays which converted into 263 yards. Utah gave up 25 pass completions on 35 tries for a total of 311 yards, and a completion rate of 71.4%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Utes gave up 173 yards on 37 tries, which is 4.7 yards per run allowed.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Utah Utes have an average of 36.8 PPG. As a team they are averaging 242.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 18th in college football. The Utes currently have 1,814 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Utah has amassed 7 touchdowns through the air and 12 rushing touchdowns. Utah has accounted for 101 first downs, and they have been hurt by 22 penalties for 190 yds. They have turned the football over 5 different times.

The Utes sit in 26th in college football regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 14.8 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.5 yards per rush on the ground and 110.8 yards on the ground per game so far this season. Overall, they have given up 443 running yards through 4 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Utes are conceding 713 yards which puts them in 57th in college football. They are allowing 178.3 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 57.5%. Over the course of this year, they have surrendered 289.0 yards per outing ranking them 33rd in the nation. They have relinquished 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 3 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Mountaineers step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Mountaineers went home defeated by a final of 41-10 when they played the Kansas Jayhawks. West Virginia allowed 41 rushing attempts for 242 yds (5.9 yds per rush). The Mountaineers pass defense allowed a completion rate of 50.0%, relinquishing 146 yds on 13 out of 26 through the air. The Mountaineers finished the contest with 324 yards while they ran 72 plays (4.5 yards per play). West Virginia rushed the football for 4.4 yds per carry, finishing the game with 182 yards on 41 attempts.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Mountaineers are ranked 94th in college football holding an average of 24.0 PPG. The West Virginia Mountaineers have an average of 408.3 yards/outing, which ranks them 63rd in the country. The West Virginia offense has totaled 244 penalty yds on 28 infractions, which is good for 29th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 85 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Mountaineers currently sit at 812 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 203.0 passing yards per contest, ranking them 89th in the nation. They are averaging 205.3 yards via the ground game and have run for 821 yards for the season.

The Mountaineers are allowing 21.3 points per game, which puts them 60th in college football. West Virginia has allowed a total of 523 yards via the ground game (130.8 yards per game) in addition to 3 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have conceded 5 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 191.5 yards/game, ranking them 56th in college football. The Mountaineers defense has taken part in 277 plays, which is good for 112th in Division 1. Their defense has 2 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions so far this year. In total, they have given up 85 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Mountaineers +9.5

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