Colorado State (3-4) is scheduled to play Utah State (2-5) on Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. According to a Oct. 25 report, Utah State enters the matchup as a 3.5-point favorite.
The Utah State offense currently averages 306.4 yards per game, ranking 128th in the FBS. This includes 193.0 passing yards per game and 113.4 rushing yards per game. The team scores 14.9 points per game and ranks 135th in the FBS for red zone offense, scoring on 64.7% of trips. Utah State's defense ranks 56th in the FBS with 344.0 total yards per game, including 211.4 passing yards and 132.6 rushing yards per game. The team averages 23.0 points per game and has a -6 turnover margin.
Colorado State maintains a high-powered offense averaging 460.1 yards per game, which ranks 16th in the FBS. This includes 283.0 passing yards and 177.1 rushing yards per game, with 38.6 points scored per game. The defense allows 535.3 total yards per game, ranking 138th in the FBS. Colorado State's defense allows 272.1 passing yards and 263.1 rushing yards per game, with 44.0 points allowed per game. The team has a +8 turnover margin and ranks 137th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 47.5% of the time.
Utah State's offense converts 36.2% of third downs and averages a time of possession of 27:43. The team ranks 110th in the FBS averaging 68.0 penalty yards per game. In their last game on Oct. 24, Utah State fell 20-17 to Texas State. Colorado State won 56-49 over San Diego State on Oct. 24.
Following this matchup, Utah State is scheduled to host Fresno State on Nov. 7. Colorado State is scheduled to host No. 20 Boise State on Nov. 7.
