Arkansas Razorbacks vs Utah Utes Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Utah Utes

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Utes (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The Utah Utes (1-0) will try to defeat the Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Utah opens as 13.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 55.5.

The Arkansas Razorbacks head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Razorbacks faced off with the North Alabama Lions and earned the victory with a final of 31-14. In all, they tallied 84 plays which gave them 415 yds. The Arkansas Razorbacks ran the rock 49 different times and compiled 148 yards, which is an average of 3.0 yards per carry. On the ground, the Razorbacks gave up 40 yds on 20 tries, which is 2.0 yds per run allowed. Arkansas allowed 12 completions on 24 attempts for 113 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%.

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Concerning scoring points, the Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 31.0 points per game. As a team they average 148.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 82nd in college football. The Razorbacks have racked up 415 total yards this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Arkansas has amassed 3 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. Arkansas has amassed 29 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 8 infractions for 74 yds. They have surrendered the football 3 times.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Razorbacks have given up 113 yards which has them ranked 30th in college football. They have relinquished 113.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 50.0%. Overall, they are granting 153.0 yards per game which puts them 16th in the country. They have given up no touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.0 yards per rushing attempt and 40.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. During this campaign, they have allowed 40 running yards through 1 game. The Razorbacks are ranked 65th in the nation regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 14.0 points per game.

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The Utes come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Utes went home victorious with a score of 66-14 against the Idaho Vandals. Utah rushed the ball for 7.4 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 364 yds on 49 carries. The Utes finished the game with a total of 633 yards and they ran 75 plays (8.4 yds per play). The Utes secondary gave up a completion percentage of 36.7%, relinquishing 119 yards on 11 out of 30 through the air. Utah conceded 31 running attempts for 106 yards (3.4 yds per carry).

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Utes currently rank 8th in college football averaging 66.0 points per game. The Utah Utes are averaging 633.0 yards per game, which ranks them 13th in D-1. The Utah offense has racked up 10 yards of penalties on 1 infraction, which is 136th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have given away no picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to earn 33 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Utes have compiled 269 yards via the pass. They are averaging 364.0 run yards per game.

Utah has given up a total of 106 yards rushing in addition to 2 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have conceded no touchdowns via the pass and 119.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 36th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble and 1 pick this year. The Utes defense has been on the field for 61 plays, which has them ranked 60th in the nation. The Utes are conceding 14.0 points per game, which has them 56th in Division 1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Razorbacks +13.5

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