The 14th-ranked BYU Cougars (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) are set to host the Arizona Wildcats (3-2, 1-1) in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars are coming off their off week with their most recent game being an away win against the Baylor Bears by a score of 34-28. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff completed 18 of 32 passes for 218 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. He also carried the ball 6 times for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Arizona is coming off a home loss against the Texas Tech Red Raiders by a score of 28-22 in Week 6. Quarterback Noah Fifita completed 28 of 49 passes for 301 yards and 2 interceptions. Running back Quali Conley carried the ball 14 times for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Will Arizona pull a road upset, or will BYU continue to build on their perfect start to the season?
Arizona Wildcats vs. BYU Cougars Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Arizona Wildcats | +5
-112 |
Over 49.5
-110 |
+170 |
| BYU Cougars | -5
-108 |
Under 49.5
-110 |
-205 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Arizona Wildcats vs. BYU Cougars Match Details
- Fixture: Arizona Wildcats vs. BYU Cougars
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
- Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah
Key Stats
Arizona Wildcats
The Wildcats enter 3-2, averaging 27.00 points per game this season. Running Back Quali Conley leads the team in rushing, averaging 83.8 yards per game, and has 5 touchdowns. Quarterback Noah Fifita is averaging 272.2 passing yards per game and is completing 61.50% of his passes. So far this season, Fifita has thrown 7 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is averaging 132.8 receiving yards per game and has scored 4 touchdowns. Keyan Burnett is averaging 34.2 receiving yards per game and has a touchdown. Defensively, Arizona has 4 interceptions and 11 sacks. They are allowing 23.60 points per game.
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars enter the game 5-0, averaging 33.00 points per game this season. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff leads the team in rushing, averaging 31.2 yards per game with a touchdown. He is averaging 241.6 passing yards per game and is completing 61.20% of his passes. So far this season, Retzlaff has thrown 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Wide receiver Chase Roberts averages 67.2 receiving yards per game and has 2 touchdowns, while Darius Lassiter is averaging 47.0 receiving yards per game, and has scored 3 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, BYU has 7 interceptions and 10 sacks. They are allowing 15.80 points per game.
Prediction
BYU’s first season in the Big 12 has been successful so far as they are off to a perfect start. The Cougars have already picked up a win over a ranked Kansas State team and are now small favorites over an Arizona team that has been average at best. The Wildcats have one of the better wide receivers in the country with Tetairoa McMillan, but the Cougars’ defense looks more than capable of slowing him down.
Arizona’s defense, on the other hand, has not been consistent enough this season to believe they will be able to limit a potent BYU offense from scoring. For that reason, backing BYU to win and cover will be our best bet.
Final Pick
BYU Cougars -5 (-108)
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