The Utah Utes (4-4, 1-4 Big 12) are set to host the 9th-ranked BYU Cougars (8-0, 5-0) in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday night. The BYU Cougars are coming off their off week, most recently beating the UCF Knights on the road in Week 9 by a score of 37-24. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff completed 16 of 24 passes for 228 yards and 2 touchdowns. Running back LJ Martin carried the ball 15 times for 101 yards and 1 touchdown.
Utah is also coming off an off week and their most recent game was an away loss to the Houston Cougars in Week 9 by a score of 17-14. Quarterback Isaac Wilson completed 13 of 22 passes for 171 yards and 1 touchdown. Running back Micah Bernard carried the ball 14 times for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.
Will BYU remain perfect in their bid for a College Football Playoff spot, or will the Utes snap a four-game losing streak with a huge upset at home?
BYU Cougars vs. Utah Utes Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| BYU Cougars | -3.5
-112 |
Over 40.5
-110 |
-180 |
| Utah Utes | +3.5
-108 |
Under 40.5
-110 |
+150 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
BYU Cougars vs. Utah Utes Match Details
- Fixture: BYU Cougars vs. Utah Utes
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 10:15 PM ET
- Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah
Key Stats
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars enter the game 8-0, averaging 35.13 points per game this season. Running back LJ Martin leads the team in rushing, averaging 44.63 yards per game with 5 touchdowns. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is averaging 234.0 passing yards per game and is completing 59.80% of his passes. So far this season, Retzlaff has thrown 18 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
Wide receiver Chase Roberts averages 62.13 receiving yards per game and has 4 touchdowns, while Darius Lassiter is averaging 63.0 receiving yards per game, and has scored 4 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, BYU has 14 interceptions and 13 sacks. They are allowing 19.63 points per game.
Utah Utes
The Utah Utes enter 4-4, averaging 22.8 points per game this season. Running Back Micah Bernard leads the team in rushing, averaging 97.75 yards per game and 3 touchdowns. Quarterback Isaac Wilson is averaging 150.0 passing yards per game and is completing 55.40% of his passes. So far this season, Wilson has thrown 8 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.
Wide receiver Dorian Singer is averaging 67.5 receiving yards per game but has not scored a touchdown. Brant Kuithe is averaging 60.25 receiving yards per game and has scored 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Utah has 8 interceptions and 13 sacks. They are allowing 16.5 points per game.
Prediction
Despite being perfect this season, BYU is still not getting much respect in the betting markets. They are only a short favorite against a Utah team that has not only lost four games in a row but has only been without their star quarterback, Cam Rising for the majority of the season.
The Cougars have shown they can win games in multiple ways. Whether it be a high-scoring game or a defensive struggle, the Cougars continue to find ways to win regardless of who their opponent is. Of course, this is a rivalry game so tensions should be high, but simply put, BYU is the superior team in every area, therefore backing them to win and cover will be our best bet.
Final Pick
BYU Cougars -3.5 (-112)
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