Final
October 24, 2026 β’ Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 24, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Houston Cougars (6-2) takes on Utah Utes (7-0) at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City.
Houston Cougars
Visiting Side
Record
6-2
Utah Utes
Home Side
Record
7-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HOU
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0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
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UTA
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0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:44
Jonathan Dimas 24 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:46
Makhi Hughes 2 Yd Run (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score
4:25
Devon Dampier 22 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
2:17
Jonathan Dimas 47 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:57
Wayshawn Parker 5 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
2:09
Devon Dampier 9 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
33%
Houston Cougars
VS
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Utah Utes
Projected Score
HOU 39
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UTA 40
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Utah Utes scoring offense aligns well against Houston Cougars defense.
- Utah Utes passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Houston Cougars controls the trenches in the run game.
Houston Cougars
STAT
Utah Utes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Utah Utes plays on familiar turf at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Houston Cougars Could Win
Houston Cougars will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Utah Utes Could Win
Utah Utes scoring offense aligns well against Houston Cougars defense.
Deciding Factor
Utah Utes passing game has a favorable matchup.
Game Details
Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
51,864
Closing Odds
Line: UTAH -6.5 | O/U: 57.5
Team Leaders
Houston Cougars Leaders
Luke Carney
Passing Ldr β’ QB
DJ Butler
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Dorian Barnes
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Houston Cougars (58.5%)
Utah Utes (41.5%)
Total Submissions: 35 circles
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