Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Cal Poly @ Utah
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -28
9 FINAL 63
1-0
Big 12
Power Rank: 20.1
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General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 04:00 PM MDT
Stadium: Rice-Eccles Stadium
Capacity: 51,444
Elevation: 4656 ft
HFA Rating: 3.1
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

Spread -
Total (O/U) -
Expected Score -
Power Rank Implied Line Utah +48.1
Prediction Markets Utah 50% Win Chance (Kalshi)

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

40.1°F

Wind Chill: 37.6°F
Wind: 3.8 mph SSE
Gusts: 8.1 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 37%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Cal Poly (Away)

This Week: 610.4 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 1831.1 miles
Body Clock Time: 15:00
Rest Days: 6

Utah (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 1144.2 miles
Season Total: 2924.2 miles
Body Clock Time: 16:00
Rest Days: 6

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Betting Information
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Total Points --
Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
Cal Poly -28
Utah 20.1
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 610 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
Rest Even
🏟️ HFA: Rice-Eccles Stadium
Capacity 51,444
Elevation 4656 ft
🌤️ Weather: Partly Cloudy
Temperature 40.1°F
Wind Speed 3.8 mph
Your Line Utah +48.1
💰 Implied Value --

College Football Lines - Factors and Insights

Utah

Dampier-Beck Connection Thrives

Quarterback Devon Dampier and offensive coordinator Jason Beck seamlessly translated their New Mexico success to Utah, with Dampier completing 21 of 25 passes for 206 yards and 2 TDs while adding 87 rushing yards. The offense generated 492 total yards, suggesting last season's offensive struggles may be resolved.

Dominant Ground Game

Utah's rushing attack overwhelmed UCLA, accumulating 286 yards compared to UCLA's 84. This control allowed Utah to dominate time of possession by 15 minutes and sustain drives, resulting in 30 first downs.

Explosive Start Sets Tone

The Utes built a 20-0 first-quarter lead with touchdowns from Wayshawn Parker and two-way player Smith Snowden. This early dominance on both sides of the ball allowed Utah to control the game's tempo and momentum throughout.

Defensive Dominance Continues

Utah's defense limited UCLA to just 220 total yards and 10 points, forcing an interception and containing touted transfer QB Nico Iamaleava. The unit's performance suggests it remains a strength as the season begins.

Next: FCS Tune-Up Before Big 12

Utah hosts FCS opponent Cal Poly next week, providing an opportunity to refine the new offensive system, build depth, and address any minor issues before beginning Big 12 conference play. The focus will be on maintaining execution and avoiding complacency.