Baylor vs Utah Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Utah Utes remain at home for Week 2 of action and will welcome in the Baylor Bears. The Utes shutout Southern Utah in their first game 49-0. Utah scored in every quarter of play which included a 28 point 2nd quarter. The Utes beat Baylor last season 20-13. Stay up to date with all of our expert's College Football Picks. 

The Utah Utes were led by their passing attack in their victory over Southern Utah. QB Cameron Ring threw for 254 yards and 5 touchdowns. Running back Dijon Stanley caught 3 passes for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. Stanley also rushed the ball for 34 yards on 6 carries. 

The Baylor Bears are seeking payback after losing to Utah in their last meeting by a touchdown. Baylor beat Tarleton State in their first game 45-3. The Bears came out hot and scored 21 points in the 1st quarter. Baylor only allowed the one field goal which came in the second half. 

The Baylor Bears threw for 278 yards and rushed for 164 yards in the win. QB Dequan Finn threw for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns but also threw 2 interceptions. Running back Richard Reese led the Bear with 18 carries for 78 yards. Drawson Pendergrass also rushed for 62 yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown. 

The Utah Utes are the better team in this matchup but are laying too many points. Both Baylor and Utah didn't have any trouble as they rolled through Week 1 of action. The Utes should be able to grind out a home win but watch for this one to be close. Grab those free points. Final Score Prediction, Utah Utes win but the Baylor Bears cover ATS 31-24.