The Baylor Bears (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) host the 22nd-ranked BYU Cougars (4-0, 1-0) this Saturday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference game. Baylor is coming off a heartbreaking 38-31 road overtime loss to the Colorado Buffaloes in Week 4. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson completed 11-of-21 passes for 148 yards and threw for two touchdowns in the game. Robertson also carried the ball nine times for 82 yards and had one touchdown.
The Cougars are coming off an upset home win over the then 13th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats, beating them by a score of 38-9 in Week 4. Running back Sione I Moa carried the ball 15 times for 76 yards and had one touchdown. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff completed 15-of-21 passes for 149 yards and threw two touchdowns.
Will the Cougars continue to be a contender in the Big 12, or will the Bears bounce back from last week’s devastating loss?
BYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| BYU Cougars | +2.5
-102 |
Over 45.5
-110 |
+120 |
| Baylor Bears | -2.5
-118 |
Under 45.5
-110 |
-142 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
BYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears Match Details
- Fixture: BYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Noon ET
- Location: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas
Key Stats
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars enter 4-0, averaging 32.8 points per game this season. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff leads the team in rushing, averaging 25.8 yards per game. He is averaging 247.5 passing yards per game and is completing 62.6% of his passes. He has thrown nine touchdowns and three interceptions so far this season.
Wide receiver Chase Roberts is averaging 77.5 receiving yards per game and has recorded one touchdown. Darius Lassiter is averaging 28.8 receiving yards per game and has two touchdowns. Defensively, BYU has five interceptions and seven sacks. They are allowing 12.8 points per game.
Baylor Bears
The Bears enter the game 2-2, averaging 29.8 points per game this season. Running back Dawson Pendergrass leads the team in rushing, averaging 39.25 yards per game with one touchdown. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson is averaging 115.8 passing yards per game and is completing 64.0% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown three touchdowns and no interceptions.
Wide receiver Josh Cameron averages 35.5 receiving yards per game and has one touchdown, while Ashtyn Hawkins is averaging 29.5 receiving yards per game and has one touchdown. From a defensive standpoint, Baylor has two interceptions and 12 sacks. They are allowing 16.8 points per game.
Prediction
Given the fact that Baylor choked last week against Colorado, it is surprising they are small favorites against BYU. The Bears do get the luxury of playing at home, but BYU dominated a top-15 Kansas State team from start to finish and have looked solid all season. Because of how Baylor lost this past weekend, it is hard to trust them in this spot, therefore backing BYU to win this game will be our best bet.
Final Pick
BYU Cougars ML (+120)
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