BYU vs SMU New Mexico Bowl Prediction, Game Preview

BYU and SMU are playing in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday, December 17.

BYU is playing in the New Mexico Bowl. SMU hasn't won a bowl since taking down Fresno State in 2021 Hawaii. The last time these two teams met was in 1997. The 1980 Holiday Bowl is one of the greatest college football bowl games. It's the fourth time the teams will meet. BYU is 3-0 in bowl matches. They play each other in NewMexico Bowl, which is usually a home game for Mountain West teams. Last year's game was won by Fresno.

BYU is going to win the New Mexico Bowl. SMU has a big-time offense that scores in bunches. Christopher Brooks came back after two weeks and ran for 266 yards in the final two games. The Cougars are 7-0 when allowing fewer than 205 rushing yards and 0-5 when they allow more.

BYU has a quarterback injury and is unsure who will start at New Mexico Bowl. SMU is going to be more concerned about its own offense. BYU was able to hold up in wins over Stanford and Utah Tech. The team is 2-4 when allowing more than 220 yards.