No. 19 BYU vs. Utah State: Preview, Predictions And Betting Lines
No. 19 BYU (3-1) hosts in-state rival Utah State (1-3) on Thursday in the Battle for the Old Wagon Wheel at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The teams have met 90 times, with BYU leading the all-time series 50-37-4. Last year's meeting in Logan saw the Cougars win 34-20. Jaren Hall has thrown for more than 1,000 yards already this season and is completing more that 71% of his passes.
No. 19 BYU is playing Utah State. Last 10 meetings between the two teams have been close.
BYU is favored by 24.5 points. The over/under is 60. Oddsmakers are still favoring BYU at -2,500. ESPN's Football Power Index gives BYU a 95.2% chance of beating Utah State. Utah's offense is struggling and its quarterback Logan Bonner has not been himself this season. BYU's defense is ranked 124th in the nation in turnovers gained. The Cougars have just 2 takeaways on the season and are already missing star players. They are also without Gunner Romney and Puka Nacua. Their defense gives up 36 points per game and 400 yards of offense.
BYU has been running back by committee this year. Miles Davis had a breakout game last week, running for a career-high 131 yards on 13 carries.
BYU is the favorite to beat Utah State. The game is a big game for the Aggies as they are moving to the Big 12. Utah is not a good team this year. BYU will cover the spread and win 41-16. They are preparing for a game against Notre Dame next week.
BYU is No. 19 in the AP Top 25 and No 20 in Coaches Poll. The 2022 season marks the 50th anniversary of Hall of Fame coach LaVell Edwards being named the head coach at BYU. Since Edwards’ takeover in 1972, BYU has won 432 games, tied for No 8 nationally. The program will honor him in various ways this season to highlight his legacy.
