Utah State Aggies defeat Colorado State Rams 31-14: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Colorado State Rams 14, Utah State Aggies 31
The Utah State Aggies beat the Colorado State Rams 31-14 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Maverik Stadium. The Utah State Aggies covered the spread as 9-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 59.5, with 45 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies final score and game recap
The Utah State Aggies led 10-0 after the first quarter and 17-0 at halftime. The second half was even at 14-14. The Utah State Aggies led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Hauss Hejny (Colorado State Rams): 19/30 passing for 186 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Durell Robinson (Colorado State Rams): 16 carries for 66 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Anthony Garcia (Utah State Aggies): 11 catches for 121 yards.
- McCae Hillstead (Utah State Aggies): 17/22 passing for 173 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies?
The Utah State Aggies covered the spread as 9-point favorites, winning by 17 points.
The spread opened at Utah State Aggies -6.5 and closed at Utah State Aggies -9.
Did Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies go over or under the total?
The game went under: 45 points combined against a closing total of 59.5, under by 14.5. 17 of the 45 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 63.5 and closed at 59.5.
How did AiQ's Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Utah State Aggies to win at -325, a win (+$30.77 on a $100 bet).
Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Utah State Aggies team total 34.5: the under, paying +100, with 31 scored.
- First-half spread: Utah State Aggies -5.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-quarter moneyline: Utah State Aggies won the first quarter, paying -245.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the under, paying +100, with 10 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Utah State Aggies won the first half, paying -250.
- Colorado State Rams team total 24.5: the under, paying -118, with 14 scored.
- First-half total 30.5: the under, paying -108, with 17 points scored.
Colorado State Rams vs. Utah State Aggies odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Colorado State Rams at +260 and the Utah State Aggies at -330. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Utah State Aggies a 73% favorite. The Utah State Aggies won as the favorite at -330: $30.30 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Utah State Aggies, the best price before the game was -320 at Caesars: priced below fair (−1.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Utah State Aggies between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 63.5 to 59.5, and the game went under.
Colorado State Rams and Utah State Aggies betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Colorado State Rams 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 1 time.
This result left the Utah State Aggies 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 7 times.
What's next for Colorado State Rams and Utah State Aggies?
Next for the Colorado State Rams: the Boise State Broncos at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Utah State Aggies: the Fresno State Bulldogs at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.