The Kansas Jayhawks (2-2) visit the No. 12 Utah Utes (4-0) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings had a total of 52.5 and moneylines of Kansas +500 · Utah -700 posted at research time, but the point spread was off the board (listed as TBD below). Below is our Kansas vs Utah preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Kansas vs Utah Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Kansas at No. 12 Utah |
| Records | Kansas 2-2 · Utah 4-0 |
| Spread | TBD |
| Moneyline | Kansas +500 · Utah -700 |
| Total | 52.5 |
| Venue | Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:15 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Kansas: HC Lance Leipold, OC Andy Kotelnicki / Matt Lubick · Utah: HC Morgan Scalley, OC Kevin McGiven |
Kansas Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Kansas Jayhawks are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 4 — W 51-6 vs Long Island University; Sep 11 — L 38-21 vs Missouri; Sep 19 — L 24-17 vs Arizona State (neutral site); Oct 3 — W 55-0 vs Middle Tennessee. Most recently, Kansas beat Middle Tennessee 55-0 at home. Through 4 games, Kansas is averaging 36.0 points scored and 17.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Lance Leipold (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinators: Andy Kotelnicki / Matt Lubick. Defensive coordinator: D.K. McDonald.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Isaiah Marshall (QB) — 57/104, 810 yards, 6 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Dylan Edwards (RB) — 50 carries, 296 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Nik McMillan (WR) — 14 receptions, 256 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Bam Crouch (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Trey Lathan (LB) — 22 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 36.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 17.0 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Utah Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Utah Utes are 4-0 overall, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and they are ranked No. 12 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 66-14 vs Idaho; Sep 12 — W 43-10 vs Arkansas; Sep 19 — W 33-0 vs Utah State; Sep 26 — W 31-17 at Iowa State. Most recently, Utah beat Iowa State 31-17 on the road. Through 4 games, Utah is averaging 43.2 points scored and 10.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Morgan Scalley (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Kevin McGiven. Defensive coordinator: Colton Swan.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Devon Dampier (QB) — 71/101, 896 yards, 9 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Wayshawn Parker (RB) — 50 carries, 328 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Braden Pegan (WR) — 17 receptions, 264 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Karson Kaufusi (DT) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Trey Reynolds (LB) — 24 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 43.2 points per game; a defense allowing only 10.2 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Rice-Eccles Stadium against Kansas.
How to Watch Kansas vs Utah
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 10:15 PM ET
- Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.