CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Utah
Offensive efficiency (PPA)87th pct.
Offensive success rate91th pct.
Explosiveness72th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)80th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed91th pct.
Havoc rate75th pct.
Iowa State
Offensive efficiency (PPA)43th pct.
Offensive success rate19th pct.
Explosiveness78th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)40th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed46th pct.
Havoc rate45th pct.
Utah · Returning production
Overall (PPA)67.9%
Passing97.4%
Rushing82.7%
Receiving28.6%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 12-10-1 · O/U 12-11 · avg. margin +9.7
Iowa State · Returning production
Overall (PPA)1.7%
Passing3.0%
Rushing4.5%
Receiving-0.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 13-11 · O/U 11-12 · avg. margin +5.6
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026Utah 31–17 Iowa State
2024Iowa State 31–28 Utah
Venue & conditions
Jack Trice Stadium · Ames, IA
66°F · 12.1 mph wind · 82% precip. chance