Rice-Eccles StadiumESPNU
Gridpex Model Prediction
One or both teams lack a power rating (often an FCS opponent), so the model prediction is low-confidence for this game.
Pregame Win Probability
Gridpex modelIDAH 6% · UTAH 94%
Pick: UTAH
Play-by-play win probability appears once the game kicks off.
Season stats — 2025
Season rankings shown for FBS matchups only — one team here isn't in the FBS set.
FAQ
Who will win Idaho Vandals vs. Utah?
Gridpex's model favors Utah with a 94% win probability.
What's the predicted spread for Idaho Vandals vs. Utah?
The model projects Utah by 21.4.
What time is Idaho Vandals vs. Utah and what channel is it on?
Fri, Sep 4, 1:00 AM on ESPNU, at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Why trust the number?Gridpex's model is walk-forward validated on 2014–24, out-of-sample: +0.28 pts mean Closing Line Value and 53.5% beat the close. We report the record and validate every pick against closing line value.
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Gridiron IQ Model
Pinned · the model's take
I make this Utah at 94% to win, projecting Utah by 21.4.