Can BYU keep having all the fun?
Now that the Cougars are 5-0, this is not a coincidence; they are that good. The win at SMU looks even better, and the home win over Kansas State was great. The team will only leave the state once more until late November.
If Arizona loses its third game in the Big 12, it is pretty much out of the running for the title. It did the hard part by beating Utah, but then it lost at Kansas State and at home to Texas Tech.
Arizona vs BYU Preview
Arizona vs BYU How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET
Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
How to Watch: FOX
BYU (5-0), Arizona (3-2)
Why Arizona Will Win
Can BYU keep having all the fun?
Now that the Cougars are 5-0, this is not a coincidence; they are that good. The win at SMU looks even better, and the home win over Kansas State was great. The team will only leave the state once more until late November.
If Arizona loses its third game in the Big 12, it is pretty much out of the running for the title. It did the hard part by beating Utah, but then it lost at Kansas State and at home to Texas Tech.
But three of the next four games are at home, which could be enough to beat the Cougars for the first time.
Why BYU Will Win
Arizona also can not convert third downs.
It is only making 32% of the throws, going 3/10 against Texas Tech and 0/10 against Northern Arizona.
The only team that can get to at least 120 yards on the ground defence is Kansas State. Arizona has to do the same.
BYU has been great all year, but it really shines when it comes to stopping third downs. They are also good enough against the run, even though they had some problems against K-State.
There have been ten takeaways for the Cougars so far, with three in the big wins over SMU and Kansas State and two against Baylor. In the loss to Texas Tech, Arizona gave up three mistakes, and…
Arizona vs BYU: Who Will Win
Now that BYU is at home, it is even better.
Arizona’s huge win over Utah showed that it could do big things in tough conditions, but BYU is playing too well defensively.
They are not making mistakes, there are not many penalties, and turnovers are low. They should be able to handle the little things to win a low-scoring game.
Arizona vs BYU Prediction, Betting Lines
BYU 26, Arizona 22
Line: BYU -3.5, o/u: 48.5
ATS Confidence out of 5:
Arizona vs BYU Must See Rating: 3
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