Utah State (power rating: -6.3) holds a 0.8-point advantage over Troy (-7.1) on a neutral field per Blue Chip Analytics. Utah State's home field adds 2.9 points to that advantage at Maverik Stadium. Beyond home field, the model also charges Troy's long trip and the altitude at Maverik Stadium. Adjust the factors in the tool above to test your own numbers.
The latest reading for Maverik Stadium shows Clear, 62°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. It was taken before the ~10-day forecast window opened, so it describes the furthest hour the forecast reached rather than kickoff itself, and it is replaced once the game comes inside the window. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
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| Measure | TroyAway | Utah StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,582 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 1,219 miles | 137 miles |
| Season total | 2,801 miles | 1,451 miles |
| Body clock | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
Troy travels 1,582 miles to this game, a cross-country trip. A trip of this length is worth roughly two thirds of a point to the home team on the measured evidence.