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Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Cal Poly
9
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -28
@
FINAL
63
Utah
1-0
Big 12
Power Rank: 20.1

Utah defeated Cal Poly 63–9 in a dominant performance.

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General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 04:00 PM MDT
Stadium: Rice-Eccles Stadium
Capacity: 51,444
Elevation: 4656 ft
HFA Rating: 3.1
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

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Odds Implied Score -
Power Rank Implied Line Utah -48.1
Prediction Markets Utah 50% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Home field — Rice-Eccles Stadium
Weather: Partly Cloudy
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Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

40.1°F

Wind Chill: 37.6°F
Wind: 3.8 mph SSE
Gusts: 8.1 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 37%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Cal Poly (Away)

This Week: 610.4 miles
Last Week: No Game
Season Total: 1831.1 miles
Body Clock Time: 15:00
Rest Days: 6

Utah (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 1144.2 miles
Season Total: 2924.2 miles
Body Clock Time: 16:00
Rest Days: 6

What are the key factors for Cal Poly vs Utah?

Cal Poly: Key Factors

Overmatched at nearly every position

Cal Poly used three quarterbacks and moved the ball at times, but were clearly outclassed by Utah's defense and offense, resulting in a 63-9 blowout loss.

Turnover issues persist

The Mustangs threw a pick-six to Jackson Bennee, continuing a defensive scoring streak for Utah, and struggled to sustain drives against a stout Utes defense.

Special teams bright spot

Cal Poly managed two field goals from Noah Serna and one from Gianluca Dimauro, showing some reliability in the kicking game despite the lopsided score.

Next opponent: Western Oregon

Cal Poly hosts Western Oregon next Saturday, a more evenly matched FCS opponent where they can look to rebound and correct offensive and defensive deficiencies.

Utah: Key Factors

Comeback victory keeps Big 12 title hopes alive

Utah rallied from a 14-10 deficit in the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points to win 31-21. The win keeps them in contention for the Big 12 championship, but they need Arizona State to beat Arizona, Texas Tech to lose to West Virginia, and BYU to beat UCF.

Defense forces key turnovers in red zone

Utah's defense intercepted Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels three times, including two critical red-zone picks in the fourth quarter. Elijah Davis returned one interception 97 yards for a touchdown, swinging momentum decisively in Utah's favor.

Offensive balance despite rushing struggles

Utah managed only 164 rushing yards, well below their season average of 279.6, but quarterback Devon Dampier threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns. The passing game compensated for the ground game's inefficiency, totaling 417 yards of offense.

Resilience after slow start and halftime deficit

Utah led only 10-7 at halftime after struggling offensively early, including two failed fourth-down conversions. The team found rhythm in the second half, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win, showcasing their ability to overcome adversity.

10-win season achieved despite early-season hiccups

Utah reached 10 wins for the third time in five years, bouncing back from a 5-7 record last season. The team showed resilience after two losses during the season, finishing strong with a 10-2 record and a chance at the conference title.

What happened in the game?

Cal Poly travels 610 miles to this game, a moderate road trip.

Cal Poly arrives with a 1-hour body clock shift.

Utah won by 54 in a dominant performance.

How do Cal Poly and Utah compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Utah (20.1) over Cal Poly (-28.0) by 48.1 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Utah brings one of the stronger home environments in the FBS to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 3.1). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Cal Poly and Utah?

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Utah won this game.