DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Utah defeated Arizona State 42–10 in a dominant performance. Utah covered by 22.5; Game went Over by 7.5. The market closed at Utah -9.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Utah -15.5 - a gap of 6.0 points toward Utah, of which 4.6 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Arizona State entered the game allowing only 78.2 rushing yards per game, but Utah gashed them for 276 yards and six touchdowns on the ground, including 120 yards and three TDs from QB Devin Dampier. This suggests a major vulnerability that Texas Tech may exploit.
The Sun Devils were fourth in the FBS with 19 sacks this season, but they failed to sack Dampier once. Utah's offensive line and Dampier's mobility nullified ASU's strength, which could be a concern against a high-powered offense like Texas Tech.
Starting QB Sam Leavitt missed the game with a foot injury, and backup Jeff Sims completed only 18 of 38 passes for 124 yards. The offense managed just 10 points and relied on 4-of-4 fourth-down conversions to sustain drives. Leavitt's status for next week is critical.
Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, a key playmaker, had eight receptions but for only 40 yards on 16 targets, with his only score coming on a 3-yard end around. Utah's secondary held him in check, which could be a blueprint for Texas Tech's defense.
Arizona State's Jesus Gomez had a 38-yard field goal blocked by Jackson Bennee, leading to a Utah touchdown drive that extended the lead to 21-3 at halftime. Coach Dillingham called it a 'catastrophic change' in the game, highlighting how special teams mistakes can swing momentum.
At kickoff, conditions at Rice-Eccles Stadium were Heavy rain, 33°F, wind chill 26°F with winds of 6 mph. At 33°F, cold is worth noting but is unlikely to be decisive. There is a 100% chance of rain, though little accumulation is expected. Blue Chip has not been able to measure a reliable line effect from rain, so treat this as context rather than signal. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Heavy rain
33°F
| Measure | Arizona StateAway | UtahHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 506 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 4,922 miles | 5,164 miles |
| Body clock | 19:15 | 20:15 |
| Rest | 15 days | 15 days |
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