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Week 14 •
Memorial Stadium

Utah31 @FINAL 21Kansas

9-2 Big 12 Power rating: 24.6
5-6 Big 12 Power rating: 11.7

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How did the line hold up?

Market line
UTAH -10.0
PM Implied
UTAH -9.1
Blue Chip model
UTAH -9.8
Edge
+0.2KU
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‹ 12.9 UTAH
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1 UTAH1 KU2 UTAH2 KU3 UTAH3 KUModel: UTAH -9.8

Betting information

Spread
UTAH -10.0
Total
60.5
Odds implied score
UTAH 35.3 – 25.3 KU
Prediction markets
UTAH 81% win chance (Kalshi)

DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026

Utah defeated Kansas 31–21 in a double-digit victory. Push covered by 0.0; Game went Under by 8.5. The market closed at Utah -10.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Utah -9.8. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.

What are the key factors for Utah vs Kansas?

Utah

Comeback victory keeps Big 12 title hopes alive

Utah rallied from a 14-10 deficit in the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points to win 31-21. The win keeps them in contention for the Big 12 championship, but they need Arizona State to beat Arizona, Texas Tech to lose to West Virginia, and BYU to beat UCF.

Defense forces key turnovers in red zone

Utah's defense intercepted Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels three times, including two critical red-zone picks in the fourth quarter. Elijah Davis returned one interception 97 yards for a touchdown, swinging momentum decisively in Utah's favor.

Offensive balance despite rushing struggles

Utah managed only 164 rushing yards, well below their season average of 279.6, but quarterback Devon Dampier threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns. The passing game compensated for the ground game's inefficiency, totaling 417 yards of offense.

Resilience after slow start and halftime deficit

Utah led only 10-7 at halftime after struggling offensively early, including two failed fourth-down conversions. The team found rhythm in the second half, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win, showcasing their ability to overcome adversity.

10-win season achieved despite early-season hiccups

Utah reached 10 wins for the third time in five years, bouncing back from a 5-7 record last season. The team showed resilience after two losses during the season, finishing strong with a 10-2 record and a chance at the conference title.

What were the weather conditions for Utah vs Kansas?

At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium were Overcast, 38°F, wind chill 30°F with winds of 13 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.

What happened in the game?

Utah travels 890 miles to this game, a significant road trip.

Utah arrives with a 1-hour eastward body clock shift, short of the two-zone westward threshold where travel starts to price.

Utah won by 10 in a double-digit victory.

Push covered the spread narrowly.

The total went Under by 8.5 points.

How do Utah and Kansas compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favor Utah (24.6) over Kansas (11.7) by 12.9 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Kansas faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Kansas brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.8). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Utah and Kansas?

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Model & Methodology

Utah won and Push covered the spread.

Conditions

as of November 28, 2025 Game-time

Overcast

38°F

Rain0%
Precip0.00"
Humidity48%
Wind13 mph SE
Gusts18 mph
Wind chill30°F
Snow chance0%
Wind map for Utah at Kansas: aerial view of Memorial Stadium, wind from the SE at 12.5 mph, gusting to 18.3 mph

Quick facts

Week
Week 14
Kickoff (local)
11:00 AM CST
Venue
Memorial Stadium
Capacity
52,530
Elevation
935 ft
Surface
Artificial Turf

Travel and rest

UtahAway KansasHome
This week890 miles0 miles
Last weekHome game454 miles
Season total8,201 miles5,960 miles
Body clock10:0011:00
Rest6 days6 days

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