Backdoor Cover’s college football model projects Utah State to finish 4-7 in 2026, with 3.8 expected wins. That’s down 0.7 wins from our preseason number.
Our statistical model projects Utah State to finish 4-7 in 2026, with 3.8 expected wins. The model gives Utah State a 0% chance to win the Pac-12 outright.
Played games show the result and whether the model called it (✓/✗). Upcoming games show win probability.
| Week | Opponent | Result / win prob |
|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs Idaho State | 93% |
| Wk 2 | @ Washington | 4% |
| Wk 3 | @ Utah | 6% |
| Wk 4 | vs Troy | 70% |
| Wk 5 | @ Boise State | 10% |
| Wk 6 | vs Washington State | 20% |
| Wk 8 | @ Texas State | 38% |
| Wk 9 | vs Colorado State | 47% |
| Wk 10 | vs Fresno State | 62% |
| Wk 11 | @ San Diego State | 2% |
| Wk 12 | @ Oregon State | 31% |
Everything above is the free model. Utah State has a 0% shot at the Pac-12 title game in the model. Subscribers get the full picture — and the picks we actually bet.
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