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One of the top wide receivers in college football will be on display when Ricky White and the UNLV Rebels (4-1) take on the Utah State Aggies (1-4) on Friday, October 11, 2024.
The Rebels are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -18.5) against the Aggies. The over/under for this matchup is 66.5 points.
Keep reading for our preview for this season, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!
UNLV -18.5 vs. Utah State
UNLV vs. Utah State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Rebels (-18.5)
- Moneyline: Rebels (-1124), Aggies (+687)
- Total: 66.5 points
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
UNLV vs. Utah State Betting Stats and Info
The Rebels have four victories in five tries against the spread. When favored by 18.5 points or more, the Rebels have covered the spread in all one game. UNLV is 2-1 in the three games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. Utah State, in four games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 1-3-0 against the spread. The Aggies’ record against the spread, as underdogs by 18.5 points or more, is 1-2. This will be the fourth game this year Utah State is the moneyline underdog, and have lost every such contest.
UNLV vs. Utah State Recent Stats and Trends
UNLV Rebels
- UNLV has covered the spread twice, and is 2-1 overall, over its last three contests.
- In its past three contests, UNLV has hit the over twice.
- UNLV has averaged a total of 54.3 combined points in its last three games, 12.2 less than this matchup’s over/under of 66.5.
Utah State Aggies
UNLV vs. Utah State Key Players
UNLV Rebels
- Hajj-Malik Williams has 409 passing yards (81.8 YPG) and a 82.9% completion percentage (34-for-41) while throwing six touchdowns and one interception. He also has 260 yards on the ground on 34 attempts (plus two touchdowns), averaging 52.0 YPG.
- So far this year Matthew Sluka has run for 253 yards (63.3 per game), with one touchdown.
- White has 30 receptions for a team-high 388 yards (77.6 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Jacob De Jesus’ stat line this year reveals 11 catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns. He puts up 34.6 receiving yards per game and has been targeted 14 times.
- Jaden Bradley has caught three passes for 91 yards, averaging 18.2 yards per game.
- This season Jackson Woodard has team-high numbers in both sacks and tackles, recording 3.0 sacks, 6.0 TFL, 29 tackles, and two interceptions.
- Jalen Catalon has intercepted four passes to lead the team while adding 17 tackles and four passes defended.
Utah State Aggies
- Spencer Petras has passed for 810 yards (63-of-100), with six touchdowns and three interceptions (162.0 yards per game).
- Rahsul Faison has 93 carries for a team-high 504 rushing yards (100.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
- So far this season Herschel Turner has rushed for 133 yards on 20 carries (26.6 yards per game), with one touchdown.
- Jalen Royals has grabbed 34 passes for a team-high 491 yards and four touchdowns. He has been targeted 54 times, and averages 98.2 yards per game.
- Kyrese Rowan has hauled in 19 catches for 301 yards (60.2 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Otto Tia is averaging 25.4 yards per game, with 11 catches for 127 yards and one touchdown.
- Miguel Jackson has registered a team-leading 1.5 sacks, while adding 1.0 TFL and six tackles.
- Over his current campaign, Jordan Vincent has 27 tackles and one interception, and leads the team in both interceptions and tackles.