Cincinnati vs Utah Prediction 11/1/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Utah prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 1st at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 7-1 (5-0) this year after they defeated Baylor by a score of 41-20 last week. Cincinnati led 24-6 at halftime, but their lead was cut to 27-20 in the fourth, before they scored the last 14 points to seal the win. The Bearcats out gained Baylor by a total of 376-266, went 9-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-0 in the game. Brendan Sorsby went 13-21 for 111 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing 11 times for 85 yards and one score. Cyrus Allen led the receivers with three receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Cincinnati defense recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Cincinnati defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 49-17 and UCF by a score of 20-11. The Bearcats have won seven games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the Big 12 standings. Cincinnati has scored 38.3 points per game with 244.0 passing yards and 193.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 19.0 points against per game this season. Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 1,843 yards, 20 touchdowns, and one interception, while Evan Pryor has rushed for 478 yards and three scores on 66 carries this year. 

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 6-2 (3-2) this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 53-7 last weekend. Utah led 43-0 at halftime and got the very easy win, but they did allow a score in the fourth to ruin the shutout. The Utes out gained Colorado by a total of 587-140, went 5-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. Byrd Ficklin went 10-22 for 140 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing 20 times for 151 yards and one score. Larry Simmons led the receivers with two catches for 39 yards and one touchdown in the game. The Utah defense recorded seven sacks and 13 tackles for loss in the win. 

Prior to that win, Utah lost to BYU by a score of 24-21, but did beat Arizona State by a score of 42-10 before that. The Utes have won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Big 12 standings. Utah has scored 38.9 points per game with 209.8 passing yards and 267.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 14.3 points against per game this season. Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,375 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Ryan Davis has 48 receptions for 518 yards and three scores this season. 

Why the Utah Utes will win

• Cincinnati has lost eight of its last nine games in November.
• Utah has won 16 of its last 17 November games as a favorite.
• Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five November games as an underdog.
• Utah has covered the spread in five of its last six games at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Utah’s last seven November games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Cincinnati’s last three road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah ranks 3rd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (54.2).
• Utah ranks 5th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (2.9).
• Cincinnati ranks T2nd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (83.3).
• Cincinnati ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (12.1).

Cincinnati vs Utah Prediction 

Cincinnati comes into this matchup on a seven game winning streak and they are leading the Big 12 standings, but this will be a very tough spot for them. Utah has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least 42 points in all three wins. The Utes have an elite rushing attack and they also gave Dampier an extra week to get healthy, as he didn’t play against Colorado. I think Utah is the way better team in this game and I like them to cover at home.

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