The Arizona State Sun Devils and Utah Utes will meet in college football on Saturday night. Both of these teams are 4-1 on the season and a win would be huge for whichever team can get it, as the Big 12 championship race continues. Here, I break down this game in the Big 12 and give you my Arizona State vs Utah prediction.
Our Arizona State vs Utah Pick
- Pick: Utah -9.5
- Confidence: 4/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Arizona State Sun Devils vs Utah Utes
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:15 PM EDT
- Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN
Arizona State vs Utah Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | +9.5 | +260 | Over 44.5 |
| Utah | -9.5 | -320 | Under 44.5 |
Key Storylines
- Quarterback Play: Arizona State’s starting quarterback, Sam Leavitt, has been downgraded to doubtful for this game due to injury. This raises concerns about the Sun Devils’ offensive efficiency. Utah quarterback Devon Dampier has been consistent and Utah’s quarterback advantage in this game should give the Utes a huge upper hand.
- Defensive Strengths: Utah’s defense has been one of the toughest in the nation, allowing only 14.6 points per game. Arizona State’s defense has shown promise, but has allowed 21.2 points per contest, which might not be enough given their quarterback situation here.
- Home Field Advantage: Rice-Eccles Stadium is one of the most challenging venues in college football. Utah’s home-field advantage could play a decisive role against an Arizona State team that has been inconsistent on the road with a 1-1 record away from home.
Quarterback Play
- Sam Leavitt (Arizona State): Leavitt has thrown for 1,039 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions this season. If he is out, Arizona State could struggle to generate any offense against Utah’s elite defense.
- Devon Dampier (Utah): Dampier has been a steady leader with 1,027 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions. His dual-threat capability gives Utah a reliable edge offensively, especially if he is up against a backup quarterback for the Sun Devils.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Utah: The Utes are 4-1 against the spread this season.
- Arizona State: Arizona State is 2-2-1 against the spread this season.
- Over/Under Trends: Arizona State is 1-4 on over/unders this season. Utah is 3-2 to the over going into this game.
- Head-to-Head: Arizona State is 23-12 all-time against Utah.
Arizona State vs Utah Model Projection
- Score Projection: Utah 27, Arizona State 17
- Win Probability: Utah 75%, Arizona State 25%
Final Thoughts
The quarterback situation for Arizona State puts them in an unfortunate position going into this game. Utah’s defense should take full advantage if they end up facing a backup quarterback. I’ll lay the points with the Utes here, as they should win by double-digits thanks to an incredible performance on defense against a Sun Devils team in disarray.
