| MATCHUP | Kansas Jayhawks | Utah Utes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-2 | 4-0 |
| Spread | +15.5 -110 | -15.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +500 | -700 |
| Total | Over 51.5 (-105) | Under 51.5 (-115) |
| Where | Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Utah Utes Preview
Utah has a 4-0 record and are coming off a 31-17 road win against Iowa State. They will face Colorado and Houston next. Offensively, Utah averages 43.2 points per game, ranking 12th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 10.2 points per game, which is 3rd. Utah averages 491.3 total yards per game (265.5 passing and 225.8 rushing), while allowing 258.5 total yards per game (84 rushing and 174.5 passing).
Devon Dampier leads Utah with 896 passing yards with 70.3% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Wayshawn Parker leads the team in rushing yards with 328, while Braden Pegan has a team-high 17 receptions for 264 receiving yards. Defensively, Trey Reynolds has a team-high 24 total tackles (16 of them solo), while Elijah Elliss leads the team with 2 sacks.
Kansas Jayhawks Preview
Kansas has a 2-2 record and are coming off a 55-0 home win against Middle Tennessee State. They will face Kansas State and Baylor next. Offensively, Kansas averages 36 points per game, ranking 39th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 17 points per game, which is 31st. Kansas averages 496.8 total yards per game (242.8 passing and 254 rushing), while allowing 244.8 total yards per game (100 rushing and 144.8 passing).
Isaiah Marshall leads Kansas with 810 passing yards with 54.8% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. Dylan Edwards leads the team in rushing yards with 296, while Nik McMillan has a team-high 14 receptions for 256 receiving yards. Defensively, Trey Lathan has a team-high 22 total tackles (14 of them solo), while Leroy Harris III leads the team with 1 sack.
Kansas Jayhawks @ Utah Utes Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas has lost each of its last seven games as an underdog.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games as a road underdog.
- Utah has covered the spread in seven of its last eight October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas has lost the first half in 19 of its last 20 October games as a road underdog.
- Utah has won the first quarter in 13 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Utah has lost three of its last four October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Utah has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a top-15 AP-ranked team at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
- Utah has lost the first half in each of its last three October games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Kansas’ last 11 October games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Utah’s last eight October games as a home favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
- Devon Dampier has thrown two or more touchdown passes in 10 consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.
Kansas Jayhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Dylan Edwards is one of only 18 players averaging over 50.0 rushing yards and 20.0 receiving yards per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Utah ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+12.8).
- Kansas has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Kansas ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
Kansas vs Utah Prediction
In this Kansas vs Utah prediction, Utah is coming as -15.5 home favorites. Utah has been undefeated this season and has covered the spread in all four wins. They have the 12th-best offense and the 5th-best defense, for a whopping +33 point differential. On the flip side, Kansas is 1-2 both straight up and against the spread in its last three games and while they also have good numbers, I don’t trust them to keep this one close against the 12th-ranked team in the entire country. Take Utah and lay the -15.5 at home.