The Utah State Aggies (3-3) host the Fresno State Bulldogs (5-1) in a Mountain West showdown on Friday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. For this game, SportsLine consensus odds list the Bulldogs as 5.5-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 55.5 in the latest Fresno State vs. Utah State odds, down from opening at 61.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college football odds page). Fresno State QB Mikey Keene (ankle) reportedly is doubtful to play, though the team hasn't confirmed his status. 

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The model has factored Fresno State has been strong defensively. The Bulldogs rank second in the conference in total defense (289.8) and rushing defense (99.3). They also get after the quarterback, logging 15 team sacks. Senior defensive lineman Devo Bridges is a force up front. Bridges has generated 28 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and four QB hits. Last week, he had six total tackles and one sack.

The model also knows Utah State owns an explosive and high-powered aerial attack. The Aggies roll into this game ranked third in the conference passing offense (296). Junior receiver Jalen Royals runs crisp routes and has a knack for doing damage after the catch. Royals ranks third in the Mountain West in receiving yards (522) and is tied for first in touchdowns (7). On Sept. 30 versus UConn, he tallied 185 yards and three touchdowns.

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