by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 14, 2026
Venue: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Utah -2.5, Arizona +2.5; Over/Under: 54.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Utah -2.5, Arizona +2.5; Over/Under: 54.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Utah -2.5, Arizona +2.5; Over/Under: 54.5 points
Season Record
Utah Utes: 9-0 (6-0) (1st place, Big 12)
Arizona Wildcats: 7-2 (4-2) (5th place, Big 12)
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Utah Utes: won their last game at home against the BYU Cougars 28-20.
Arizona Wildcats: won their last game at home against the TCU Horned Frogs 29-28.
Utah Utes vs Arizona Wildcats Preview and Analysis
Utah is entering this game with a 9-0 record overall and they have a 6-0 record in their conference games too. They are 6-0 in their home games, 3-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against BYU 28-20. Devon Dampier was the starting QB and he completed 14/26 passes for 177 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Devon Dampier led the team in rushing yards with 89 and 2 TDs. Braden Pegan led the receivers with 86 receiving yards on 5 receptions and 2 TDs. Johnathan Hall led the defense in that game with 9 tackles while no one on the defense recorded a sack for them. Trey Reynolds, Nate Ritchie, James Chenault, and Lance Holtzclaw each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
Arizona is entering this game with a 7-2 record overall and they have a 4-2 record in their conference games too. They are 5-0 in their home games, 2-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against TCU 29-28. Noah Fifita was the starting QB and he completed 24/37 passes for 313 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Kedrick Reescano led the team in rushing yards with 52. Gio Richardson led the receivers with 171 receiving yards on 11 receptions. Taye Brown led the defense in that game with 10 tackles while Prince Williams, Cooper Blomstrom, and Tre Smith each led the defense in sacks with 1. Tyrese Boss came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Utah vs Arizona Prediction
The current betting odds have Utah listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Utah has looked great in their games this season with their 9-0 record overall and their 6-0 conference record which has them right at the top of the Big 12. They have been a good road team too with their 3-0 road record this year. Meanwhile, Arizona has looked good in their games this season with their 7-2 record overall and their 4-2 conference record which has them in the top half of the Big 12. They have looked great on their home field too with their 5-0 home record this season. Arizona has looked great this season and they deserve to be near the top of the Big 12, but they just aren't in the same tier as the teams at the top. They have a great offense that has been putting up a ton of points all season, but they also have a bad defense that has been giving up a ton of points too. They are coming off a 29-28 win over TCU in their last one which they were lucky to get out of there with a win and they have already shown that they can't compete with the teams at the top of the Big 12, losing 34-26 to Texas Tech and 28-17 to BYU. Now they take on what might be the single best team in the Big 12 and one of the few undefeated teams left in the nation. Utah has a great offense led by a great QB who has been putting up a lot of points all season, but Utah also has a really good defense that can keep teams off the board. They are coming off a 28-20 win over BYU in their last one and they are going to have a ton of momentum from that win. Utah has already picked up 2 really good wins this season against Houston and BYU, so they have the edge here against an Arizona team that hasn't been able to get over the hump all year. Utah's defense is going to travel for this game and that is going to be a big factor here, so look for Utah to continue rolling in this one. The best way to place a bet here is on Utah to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Utah Utes: 22-12 ATS in all lined games. 9-4 ATS when the total is between 49.5 and 56. 11-5 ATS vs. good offensive teams - scoring 31 or more points/game. 4-1 OVER after 3 or more consecutive wins against the spread. 9-5 OVER off a win against a conference rival.
Arizona Wildcats: 13-21 ATS in all lined games. 3-10 ATS as an underdog. 5-11 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record. 5-2 OVER off a home win against a conference rival. 4-1 OVER vs. good defensive teams who give up 17 or less points/game.
Key Injuries
Utah Utes: J. Hart (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Arizona Wildcats: S. Brennan (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. Warren III (RB) Questionable - Undisclosed. G. Richardson (WR) Questionable - Hamstring. C. Rusk (TE) Questionable - Leg. M. Harris (LB) Questionable - Undisclosed. T. Spivey (WR) Out - Ankle. D. Austin (S) Out - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“All I know is I love him. He’s a competitor. He’s a warrior. He wins us football games.” - Morgan Scalley on Devon Dampier after his team’s win against BYU in their last game.
“The players kept believing, the sideline was electric. It was just magic the way that thing finished.” - Brent Brennan after his team’s win against TCU in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Utah Utes
WR Johnson, Ricky
WR Pegan, Braden
WR Whittemore, Creed
TE Bennee, Noah
QB Dampier, Devon
RB Parker, Wayshawn
Arizona Wildcats
WR Phelps, Brandon
WR Hunter III, Chris
WR Richardson, Giovanni
TE Powell, Tyler
QB Fifita, Noah
RB Reescano, Kedrick
Statistical Leaders
Utah Utes
Passing: Devon Dampier (2,053)
Rushing: Wayshawn Parker (762)
Receiving: Braden Pegan (591)
Touchdowns: Wayshawn Parker (13)
Arizona Wildcats
Passing: Noah Fifita (2,794)
Rushing: Kedrick Reescano (373)
Receiving: Isaiah Mizell (753)
Touchdowns: Kedrick Reescano (7)
Coaches:
Utah Utes: Morgan Scalley (1st season)
Arizona Wildcats: Brent Brennan (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
