Utah Utes defeat Kansas Jayhawks 41-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · NCAAF · Kansas Jayhawks 24, Utah Utes 41
Utah Utes defeated Kansas Jayhawks 41–24 on Saturday, October 10 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, covering the -15.5 spread and going over the 49.5 total by 15.5 points.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Utah Utes final score and game recap
Utah controlled the opening quarter, building a 14–0 lead before Kansas responded with 17 second-quarter points to trail 21–17 at halftime. Utah outscored Kansas 20–7 in the final two quarters to seal the win.
Wayshawn Parker led Utah's ground attack with 171 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Devon Dampier completed 23 of 30 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns. For Kansas, Isaiah Marshall threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns on 19 of 37 attempts, while Cam Pickett caught eight passes for 134 yards.
Who covered the spread in Kansas Jayhawks vs. Utah Utes?
Utah Utes covered the -15.5 spread, winning by 17 points and exceeding the line by 1.5 points. The spread remained unchanged from open to close.
Did Kansas Jayhawks vs. Utah Utes go over or under the total?
The game went over the 49.5 total, finishing at 65 points. The total opened at 51 and moved down 1.5 points to 49.5 by close.
How did AiQ's Kansas Jayhawks vs. Utah Utes predictions do?
AiQ finished 11–9 across all graded picks.
- Moneyline: Utah Utes at -740 — WIN (+$13.51 on a $100 bet)
- Player props: 10–9 (+$257.56 on $100 per pick at listed prices)
AiQ correctly identified the Utes as the winner. Player prop misses concentrated on rushing yards, while receiving and touchdown props largely hit.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Utah Utes player prop results
AiQ posted a 10–9 record on player props, netting +$257.56.
- Wayshawn Parker over 26.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 36 — WIN
- Wayshawn Parker anytime touchdown at -350; actual 2 — WIN
- Braden Pegan anytime touchdown at +125; actual 0 — LOSS
- Devon Dampier over 213.5 passing yards at -112; actual 238 — WIN
- Devon Dampier under 44.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 71 — LOSS
- Wayshawn Parker under 96.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 171 — LOSS
- Ricky Johnson over 19.5 receiving yards at -114; actual 104 — WIN
- Nahzae Cox anytime touchdown at +450; actual 0 — LOSS
- Isaiah Marshall over 32.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 21 — LOSS
- Dylan Edwards over 58.5 rushing yards at -112; actual 22 — LOSS
- Braden Pegan over 55.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 72 — WIN
- Nik McMillan under 44.5 receiving yards at -112; actual 89 — LOSS
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Utah Utes game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
- First-quarter moneyline: Utah Utes won the first quarter (paid -375)
- First-half spread: Kansas Jayhawks +9.5 covered (paid -110)
- First-half total 25.5: Over (paid -112); 38 points scored
- Kansas Jayhawks team total 16.5: Over (paid -115); they scored 24
- First-quarter total 10.5: Over (paid +110); 14 points scored
- Utah Utes team total 32.5: Over (paid -113); they scored 41
- First-half moneyline: Utah Utes won the first half (paid -470)
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Utah Utes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Kansas +517 and Utah -740, implying an 84% win probability for Utah after vig removal. The bookmaker's vig was 4.3%. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Utes at -700 was -0.9%, indicating the price was slightly unfavorable despite the model's 87% confidence matching the market's implied 87% after vig removal.
Kansas Jayhawks and Utah Utes betting trends: 2026 season
Kansas sits 2–3 overall with a 2–3 record against the spread in five games with recorded lines. They have hit the over three times and the under twice. Their last five results are L, W, L, L, W.
Utah remains unbeaten at 5–0 and 5–0 against the spread in five games with lines. They have gone over three times and under twice. Utah has won five straight games.
What's next for Kansas Jayhawks and Utah Utes?
Kansas will host the Baylor Bears on Saturday, October 24. Utah will host the Houston Cougars on the same day.