Sep 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) looks to pass against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

How about a little Big 12 after dark?

Saturday night's game in Salt Lake City between Utah (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) and Arizona State (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) could have major conference title race and even College Football Playoff implications, but the Sun Devils will likely be down a key piece.

Starting quarterback Sam Leavitt is unlikely to play after suffering an undisclosed injury in the Baylor game that has continued to bother him. Assuming he doesn't suit up, it will be the Jeff Sims show as the sixth-year quarterback and former starter at Georgia Tech and Nebraska is expected to get the start.

Utah has been dominant aside from its loss to Texas Tech, and it will look to reassert that it's one of the best teams in the Big 12 against a banged-up Arizona State squad.

Stream Utah vs. Arizona State

If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.

Utah vs. Arizona State game odds

All college football odds via BetMGM

  • Spread: Utah -8.5 (-110), Arizona State +8.5 (-110)
  • Money Line: Utah -350, Arizona State +275
  • Over-Under: Over 45.5 (-105), Under 45.5 (-115)

Utah vs. Arizona State prediction, pick:

I would have probably picked Utah even if Leavitt was in line to make the start, but it's easy to understand the way the line has shifted in the Utes' favor since it became clear he was unlikely to play. Utah's defense has been one of the best in the country so far, and the Sun Devils have struggled a bit offensively with Leavitt's play when healthy being a bit underwhelming.

Arizona State is fortunate to be 4-1 after surviving a few close calls, and assuming it's Sims behind center in this one, I expect Utah to win at home pretty easily.

Prediction: Utah 31, Arizona State 17

Best Bet: Utah -8.5, Over 44.5

Utah vs. Arizona State channel, start time, streaming:

Time: 10:15 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN App

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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Utah vs. Arizona State: Week 7 College Football Betting Odds, Prediction

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