Utah State vs Iowa State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/25/2026, 01:56 PM ET

Utah vs Iowa State Game Information

The Utah Utes will be on the road Saturday for their first road game this season, facing Iowa State in Ames, IA, at 3:30 PM. Utah comes into Saturday 3-0 this season and ranked #15 in the nation, after a 33-point blowout win over Utah State last week. The Iowa State Cyclones stay home Saturday, 2-1 on the year, after a 48-point blowout victory over Bowling Green last week. Keep up with our College Football Picks.

Utah Preview

Devon Dampier leads Utah this season with 690 yards and 7 touchdowns on 53 completions. Dampier has thrown only 1 interception on 74 attempts, adding 114 yards and 2 scores on 27 carries. Wayshawn Parker leads the Utes with 154 yards and 3 touchdowns on 32 attempts. Byrd Ficklin has contributed 117 yards and 1 score on 15 carries. Braden Pegan leads the receiving corps with 235 yards and 3 touchdowns on 15 catches, while Noah Bennee has added 148 yards and 2 scores on 5 receptions.

Iowa State Preview

Jaylen Raynor leads Iowa State this season with 434 yards and 4 touchdowns on 29 completions, along with 110 yards and 2 scores on 21 carries. Aiden Flora leads the Cyclones with 328 yards and 3 touchdowns on 38 rushing attempts. Arnold Barnes III has added 80 yards and 2 scores on 19 carries. Omari Hayes leads the receiving attack with 101 yards on 6 catches. Dominic Overby has contributed 100 yards on 4 receptions, while Vince Benetti has recorded 54 yards and 2 touchdowns on 4 catches.

Utah vs Iowa State Pick

Iowa State should keep the game competitive with Flora and Raynor controlling the run, but Utah has the stronger overall offense and defense. Dampier has protected the football and consistently created production as both a passer and runner. The Cyclones must stop Utah from jumping ahead because their passing game hasn't produced enough volume to thrive in obvious passing situations. Iowa State’s home-field advantage should keep the margin close through the opening half, but Utah should gradually take control. Take the Utes to cover the road spread in a physical matchup that stays under the total.

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  • Pick: Utah Utes -7.5
  • Secondary: Under 48.5

Final Score Prediction: Utah Utes win and cover 27-17.

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