2023 college football picks, predictions: Utah vs. Oregon State

Many eyes will be on Saturdays USC-Colorado battle, but a massive game inside the Pac-12 takes place Friday night in Corvallis, Ore. Undefeated Utah travels to Oregon State, one of the two teams left behind in the mass exodus of conference realignment.

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Many eyes will be on Saturday’s USC-Colorado battle, but a massive game inside the Pac-12 takes place Friday night in Corvallis, Ore.

Undefeated Utah travels to Oregon State, one of the two teams left behind in the mass exodus of conference realignment. 

The Utes held UCLA to 9 rushing yards in last week’s 14-7 home win as three-point favorites.

Utah picked up an early defensive touchdown to set the tone for its first conference win of the season.

College pick Friday: Oregon State vs. Utah

(9 p.m. ET., Fox Sports)

Oregon State looks to bounce back after suffering its first loss, 38-35 at Washington State.

The final score was a bit misleading as the Beavers trailed 35-14 going into the fourth quarter before posting three touchdowns in the last 15 minutes.

Obviously, this is a big swing game for Oregon State, which looks to avoid an 0-2 start in Pac-12 play.

The Beavers try to avenge a 42-16 defeat at Utah last season as OSU was intercepted four times in the loss.

Since 2021, Oregon State has won 13 of its last 14 games at Reser Stadium with the lone defeat coming to USC last season.

The Beavers topped the Utes in Utah’s last trip to Oregon State in 2021 as three-point underdogs, 42-34.

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Utah quarterback Cam Rising has not played this season and his status is still undetermined for Friday, but the Utes’ defense has carried the load by allowing 13 points or less in each win.

The expectations were high for the Beavers heading into the season and this is a big spot for them to rebound at home off last week’s loss.

The play: Oregon State -4.

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