Arkansas vs Utah Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Sep 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) runs for yardage against the Idaho Vandals during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Arkansas Razorbacks
Utah Utes
Team Records
1-0
1-0
Spread
+12.5 -108
-12.5 -112
Moneyline
+390
-520
Total
Over 55.5 (-102)
Under 55.5 (-118)
Where
Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
When
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time
10:15 PM EDT
TV
ESPN
The Arkansas Razorbacks and the Utah Utes meet in week 2 college football action from Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Utah Utes Prediction.
Arkansas Razorbacks Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this game looking to add on to their 31-14 win over North Alabama to sit at 1-0 this season. After this game, Arkansas will head home for a game against Georgia.
Razorbacks Looking For Big Road Win
KJ Jackson threw for 267 yards, 3 TDs, and an interception on 24 of 35 passing while also adding 27 yards on the ground. Braylen Russell led the rushing attack with 49 yards and a TD on 17 carries while Sutton Smith added 36 rushing yards on 15 carries. Chris Marshall had a team-high 79 receiving yards on 7 catches while Smith added 4 catches for 43 yards and CJ Brown chipped in 37 receiving yards on 3 catches. Ismael Cisse, Jaden Platt, and Matt Adcock each caught a touchdown pass. On defense, Ben Bogle had a team-high 4 total tackles including a tackle for loss to lead Arkansas’s defense, while Khmori House logged 3 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and a sack.
Utah Utes Recap
The Utah Utes come into this game looking to build on a 66-14 blowout win over Idaho last time out to sit at 1-0 on the year. After this game, Utah will take on Utah State in a matchup at home.
Utes Looking To Defend Home Field
Devon Dampier threw for 176 yards and 3 TDs on 13 of 18 passing while Byrd Ficklin added 93 passing yards and 2 TDs on 4 of 8 passing to go with 70 rushing yards. LaMarcus Bell led the rushing attack with 87 yards and a TD on 7 carries while Wayshawn Parker added 71 rushing yards and a score. Braden Pegan had a team-high 81 receiving yards and a TD on 4 catches, while Parker added 3 receptions for 23 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. On defense, Jackson Bennee led Utah with a team-high 5 total tackles, while Karson Kaufusi logged 3 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and the team’s only sack.
Utah has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Arkansas has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
Utah has covered the spread in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
Arkansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in September.
Utah has won the first quarter in each of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Utah has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
Arkansas has won 19 of its last 24 games against non-conference opponents.
The road team has covered the spread in five of Arkansas’ last six games.
Arkansas has won the first quarter in seven of its last nine September games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
Arkansas has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against opponents from the Big 12 Conference.
Total Points Facts
Eight of Utah’s last nine games at Rice-Eccles Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of Arkansas’ last eight games against opponents from the Big 12 Conference have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
Devon Dampier has thrown two or more touchdown passes in seven consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.
Arkansas Razorbacks Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 2, Ty Lockwood ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
Utah ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Utah ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Arkansas ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Arkansas ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Utah Utes Prediction
I’m on Utah here. I just think that this is a tough spot for a young Arkansas team that’s still adjusting to a new coaching staff, going on the road against a solid Utah team that was tough as nails at home last season. Utah has had their fair share of ups and downs and there will be growing pains at times under this new coaching regime, but I think that Utah has enough for a convincing win at home in this one. Give me Utah.
