Colorado State vs Utah State Picks and Predictions for Saturday October 31 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 10/26/2026, 09:13 PM ET

Colorado State just scored 56 points against San Diego State and won by seven. That’s right. Fifty-six points, and the Rams still had to sweat out the fourth quarter. Now they’re heading to Logan to face a Utah State team that just lost 20-17 at Texas State. The Aggies have been struggling to score, but their defense has kept them competitive. Colorado State is the more dangerous offensive team. Utah State is the more dependable defensive team. That’s a pretty interesting matchup when the spread is only a few points. Be ready for the college football betting action with our free college football picks.

Colorado State visits Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET on USA Network. Utah State is favored by approximately 3.5 to 4.5 points, with the total around 64.5. A dependable game-time forecast wasn’t established during this research, so temperature, wind, gusts, and precipitation remain final checks. Logan can get chilly in late October, and weather could matter if conditions deteriorate.

Colorado State Has Been Playing Wild Football

Colorado State is 3-4 overall and 1-2 in Pac-12 play after beating San Diego State 56-49 on Saturday. The Rams have been involved in some ridiculous games this season. They lost 59-45 at UTSA, 56-26 to Oregon State, and 66-27 at Texas State. That’s a lot of points going both directions. Colorado State has enough offensive ability to score against most opponents, but the defense has been a major problem. The Rams haven’t won on the road this season, and that’s worth remembering before backing them in Logan.

Colorado State has scored 35, 58, 23, 45, 26, 27, and 56 points through seven games. That’s an average of nearly 39 points per contest. The offense has been explosive, particularly when it can create big plays through the air. Utah State has been much better defensively than San Diego State, though, and the Rams shouldn’t expect to score 56 again. Colorado State needs to establish the run and avoid turnovers. The Aggies have been good at forcing opponents to sustain drives, and that’s where the Rams could get into trouble.

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Defensively, Colorado State has allowed 308 points in seven games, an average of 44. That’s an enormous number. The Rams have been vulnerable against both the run and pass, and opponents have been able to create explosive plays without much resistance. Utah State hasn’t been scoring much, but this is one of the better matchups the Aggies have had offensively. Colorado State needs to tackle better and stop giving opponents short fields. If the Rams allow Utah State to control possession, they could lose another game despite scoring 30 or more.

Utah State Needs Its Offense to Wake Up

Utah State is 2-5 overall and 1-2 in Pac-12 play after losing 20-17 at Texas State. The Aggies have been competitive in several losses, including a 16-14 defeat at Washington, but they haven’t been able to score consistently. Utah State beat Troy 21-10 and Washington State 17-16, showing it can win lower-scoring games. But Colorado State isn’t likely to be held to 16 or 17 points if the Rams’ offense is clicking. The Aggies need a much better offensive performance Saturday.

Utah State has scored 17, 14, zero, 21, 18, 17, and 17 points through seven games. That’s an average of fewer than 15 points per contest. The offense has been particularly ineffective on the ground, and that’s a problem when you’re trying to control the clock. Colorado State’s defense should provide opportunities, though. The Rams are allowing 44 points per game, and Utah State doesn’t need to become an offensive powerhouse to take advantage. The Aggies need to establish the run, protect the quarterback, and finish drives. If they can score in the high 20s, they’ll have a good chance to win.

Defensively, Utah State has been much better than Colorado State. The Aggies held Washington to 16, Troy to ten, Washington State to 16, and Texas State to 20. That’s a pretty impressive collection of performances. The problem is that Colorado State has a much more explosive offense than several of those teams. Utah State needs to prevent big passing plays and force the Rams to sustain long drives. If the Aggies can create turnovers, they’ll have opportunities to control the game. But they can’t afford to let Colorado State score quickly and put pressure on their struggling offense.

Colorado State vs Utah State Picks and Predictions

Colorado State +4.5

I’ll take Colorado State getting 4.5 points. The Rams have been terrible defensively, and that’s the obvious concern. But Utah State is averaging fewer than 15 points per game, and I don’t trust the Aggies to suddenly become an offensive powerhouse. Colorado State just scored 56 against San Diego State, and the Rams have been putting up points all season. Utah State’s defense is better than San Diego State’s, but the Aggies still have to score enough to win. I think Colorado State keeps this close and has a legitimate chance to win outright. Give me the points.

Under 64.5

I’m going Under 64.5. Colorado State has been playing ridiculous high-scoring games, so this isn’t a comfortable pick. But Utah State’s defense has been much better than the Rams’ recent opponents, and the Aggies have struggled to score all season. I don’t expect Colorado State to reach 50 again, and I don’t expect Utah State to suddenly put up 35 or 40. The danger is Colorado State’s defense making the Aggies look like an offensive powerhouse. That’s certainly possible. But I think Utah State tries to slow the game down and control possession. Something around 31-24 Colorado State makes sense.

Final Picks: Colorado State +4.5 and Under 64.5