Kansas Jayhawks vs Utah Running Utes Predictions October 10, 2026
Utah will beat Kansas 31-20, with Devon Dampier’s passing efficiency and the Utes’ strong run defense providing the clearest matchup advantages. Kansas brings enough defensive resistance to complicate Utah’s task at -15.5 (-110), however. Neither that spread nor the total of 52 (-110) offers a convincing betting edge, making Pass the official SportsJaw recommendation.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Utah Running Utes prediction and best bet
Utah is the pick to win because its offensive production comes with a defense suited to challenging Kansas’ recent rushing success. The Utes have averaged 491.0 yards per game while allowing 84.0 rushing yards per game. That combination gives them a credible route to controlling this matchup.
Winning and covering are separate questions at Utah -15.5 (-110). Kansas leads the Big 12 in total defense, allowing 244.8 yards per game, and presents a meaningful obstacle to a runaway result. The forecast favors Utah by 11 points, but the margin is less secure than the outright selection. The best betting decision is Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Kansas Jayhawks at Utah Running Utes, Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Big 12 college football.
Kickoff: Utah Athletics lists 8:15 p.m. Mountain Time. Kansas Athletics lists 9:25 p.m. Central Time, a 10-minute difference. The schools’ previews disagree on the precise kickoff.
Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah. Broadcast: ESPN.
Records: Utah is 4-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Kansas is 2-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play.
SportsJaw odds: Kansas +15.5 (-110), Utah -15.5 (-110). Moneyline: Kansas +500, Utah -700. Total: Over 52 (-110), Under 52 (-110).