Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

College Football Preview

In Week 14 of the 2025 NCAA football season, the Utah Utes will travel to face the Kansas Jayhawks. The game is set for Friday, November 28, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. Fans can catch the action at noon on ESPN.

The Utah Utes come into the game with a strong 9-2 record, holding the 14th spot in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They have a solid road record of 4-1 this season. Meanwhile, the Kansas Jayhawks hold a 5-6 record, with a respectable 4-2 mark at home. Both teams are part of the Big 12 Conference.

Utah Team Preview

The Utah Utes have been strong in their recent games. They secured a 51-47 win over Kansas State with 32 first downs. Their offense showed balance with 259 passing yards and 294 rushing yards, but they fumbled once.

In their victory against Baylor, the Utes scored 55-28. They gained 382 rushing yards and only fumbled once. The defense also grabbed two interceptions, helping to control the game.

Utah’s only recent loss came against BYU, 24-21. They had 244 passing yards and 226 rushing yards. Despite their efforts, they fumbled twice, which may have affected their outcome.

Utah vs Kansas Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Utah Utes vs. Kansas Jayhawks
  • Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Utah Moneyline -478, Kansas Moneyline +360, Utah Spread -12.0 (-110), Kansas Spread +12.0 (-110), Total Over/Under 60.0 (-110)

Kansas Team Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks had a mixed performance in their recent games. They lost to Iowa State 38-14, where they gained 191 passing yards and 132 rushing yards. They had a win against Oklahoma State 38-21, with 234 rushing yards being a highlight.

In the 2025 season, Kansas scored 316 points, ranking 52nd in the nation. Their passing game accumulated 2,480 yards, placing them 69th. The Jayhawks’ defense allowed 290 points, ranking 112th, but their ability to recover fumbles was 9th best.

Jalon Daniels, the leading quarterback, threw for 2,344 yards and 21 touchdowns. Leshon Williams led the rushing attack with 461 yards and seven touchdowns. Emmanuel Henderson Jr. was a top receiver with 653 yards and five touchdowns.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Utah is favored by 12 points against Kansas. Utah’s strong offense, ranking 6th in points for, should help them cover this spread. Kansas has allowed 290 points this season, which ranks 112th, indicating Utah’s offense might have an easier time scoring. I recommend picking Utah to cover the -12 spread.

Regarding the over/under, the total is set at 60 points. Utah has scored 462 points this season, while Kansas has scored 316 points. Utah’s defense has allowed 203 points, and Kansas’s defense has allowed 290 points. With these numbers, a projected score of Utah 35, Kansas 20 suggests taking the under on 60 points.