UTAH +10 1.1% Free play
I know the Utes are on their 4th string QB and have lost 7 straight games after their 4-0 start, but 5 of their 7 losses have been by 8 points or less thanks to their elite defense. They are 1-7 in Big 12 play, but only -28 yards per game, and -5ppg. It’s hard to say if the 4th string QB is any worse than the other two options and maybe he’s better with the ball, and he’s a run threat, which could only help their struggling offense. I think this will possibly be Kyle Whittingham’s last game, and we have seen solid efforts from Utah especially on defense where they rank 5th in success rate allowed, 1st in third down defense. Central Florida has not done anything to warrant any type of confidence under Gus Malzahn. If anything they are a one dimensional offense under him that needs to be able to run the ball, and I question their ability to run on this Utah defense. UCF vs. top run defenses is 0-3, and this is easily the best defense they have faced all year. UCF is not fighting for a bowl game either so their motivation should not really be high here.
