Final
September 3, 2026 β’ Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 3, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Idaho Vandals (0-2) takes on Utah Utes (1-0) at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City.
Idaho Vandals
Visiting Side
Record
0-2
Utah Utes
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IDA
|
0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
|
UTA
|
17 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 66 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:40
Wayshawn Parker 9 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
10:40
Dillon Curtis 24 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:07
Wayshawn Parker 21 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
9:40
Hayden Kincheloe 3 Yd Run (Owen Forsman Kick)
Score
4:39
Braden Pegan 7 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
0:32
Wayshawn Parker 3 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
13:15
Braden Pegan 12 Yd Run (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
4:45
Noah Bennee 35 Yd pass from Byrd Ficklin (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
1:21
Joshua Wood 22 Yd Run (Owen Forsman Kick)
Score
14:36
Hunter Andrews 9 Yd pass from Byrd Ficklin (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
9:13
Steve Chavez-Soto 5 Yd Run (Tanner Cragun Kick)
Score
1:04
LaMarcus Bell 34 Yd Run (Tanner Cragun Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Idaho Vandals
VS
π 68%
Utah Utes
Projected Score
IDA 28
-
UTA 43
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Utah Utes scoring offense aligns well against Idaho Vandals defense.
- Utah Utes offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Idaho Vandals aerial attack exposes Utah Utes secondary.
- Utah Utes rushing attack has the advantage.
Idaho Vandals
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 Idaho Vandals Could Win
Idaho Vandals will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Utah Utes Could Win
Utah Utes scoring offense aligns well against Idaho Vandals defense.
Deciding Factor
Utah Utes offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
51,444
Closing Odds
Line: UTAH -38.5 | O/U: 60.5
Team Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Idaho Vandals (67.4%)
Utah Utes (32.6%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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