Friday, October 16, 2015

LaVell Edwards Stadium

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The Cincinnati Bearcats face the Brigham Young Cougars on Friday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The opening line for this game has BYU as 7 point favorites and the over/under was set at 56.

Hayden Moore finished his last game with 279 yards through the air for Cincinnati. He completed 22 passes out of 33 attempts for a 67% completion percentage. Tion Green led the Bearcats in rushing with 90 yards. He averaged 6 yards per carry on his 15 rushing attempts for the game. Shaq Washington was the team leader in receiving with a total of 106 yards and 8 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 13 yards per reception. As a team in that game Cincinnati totaled 446 yards by way of 67 plays. They rushed the ball 34 times for a total of 167 yards on the game and the Bearcats totaled 22 first downs by getting 9 rushing, 13 passing and 0 by penalty.

Tanner Mangum finished his last game with 332 yards through the air for Brigham Young. He completed 24 passes out of 33 attempts for a 73% completion percentage. Algernon Brown led the Cougars in rushing with 134 yards. He averaged 6 yards per carry on his 24 rushing attempts for the game. Devon Blackmon was the team leader in receiving with a total of 142 yards and 9 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 16 yards per reception. Brigham Young totaled 508 yards by way of 81 plays. They rushed the ball 43 times for a total of 167 yards on the game and the Cougars totaled 26 first downs by getting 11 rushing, 13 passing and 2 by penalty.

Cincinnati is scoring 39 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 27.6 passes on 45.4 attempts for a 60.8 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 385.8 yards per game through the air as well. The Bearcats are averaging 201.4 rushing yards per game on 41.2 attempts per contest for an average of 4.9 yards per carry. They are also running 86.6 plays per game and average 6.8 yards per play for an average of 587.2 yards per contest. The Bearcats manage 32.2 first downs per contest and they average a total of 72.2 penalty yards on 7.6 penalties.

Cincinnati allows 230 passing yards per game and 30.6 points per contest on defense. They give up 17.2 completions on 31.2 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 55.1. The Bearcats allow an average of 167.4 rushing yards per game on 36.6 carries for a 4.6 average. Cincinnati allows 397.4 total yards per game including 5.9 yards per play. They force 0.8 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8.2 penalties for 76 yards per game.

Brigham Young averages 27.7 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 24.5 passes per game on 40.3 attempts for a 60.7 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 282.2 yards through the air per game thus far. The Cougars rush for an average of 126 yards per contest on 35.3 attempts for an average of 3.6 yards per carry for the season. They also run 75.7 plays per game and average 5.4 yards per play for an average of 408.2 yards in each contest. The Cougars are gaining 21.3 first downs per contest and they average 49.2 penalty yards on 5.5 penalties per game.

Brigham Young allows an average of 244.8 passing yards and 26.3 points per contest. They give up 19.7 completions on 32.8 attempts for a completion percentage of 59.9 per game. The Cougars allow an average of 155.8 rushing yards per game on 36 carries for an average of 4.3 yards per carry. Brigham Young allows 400.7 total yards per game for an average of 5.8 yards per play. They force 2.2 turnovers per contest and 7.7 penalties for 66.8 yards in each contest.

Cincinnati Betting Trends

Cincinnati is 4-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Cincinnati has an ATS record of 2-3-0 this season

Brigham Young Betting Trends

Brigham Young is 3-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Brigham Young has an ATS record of 4-2-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Cincinnati

10/12/15 WR Chris Moore Leg is upgraded to probable Friday vs. BYU
10/12/15 QB Gunner Kiel Head is upgraded to probable, but may not start Friday vs. BYU
10/12/15 WR Johnny Holton Leg is upgraded to probable Friday vs. BYU
10/12/15 RB Mike Boone Ankle is upgraded to probable Friday vs. BYU
09/21/15 DB Adrian Witty Ankle out indefinitely
09/08/15 LB Clemente Casseus Suspension out indefinitely

Brigham Young

10/13/15 OL Ului Lapuaho Leg is upgraded to probable Friday vs. Cincinnati U
10/13/15 CB Micah Hannemann Undisclosed is upgraded to probable Friday vs. Cincinnati U
10/12/15 LB Harvey Langi Undisclosed probable Friday vs. Cincinnati U
10/11/15 QB Tanner Mangum Hamstring injured last game, "?" Friday vs. Cincinnati U
10/11/15 DB Michael Davis Legal problems "?" Friday vs. Cincinnati U
10/04/15 RB Adam Hine Ankle expected to miss 4-6 weeks
10/01/15 LB Phillip Amone ACL out for season
09/17/15 DB Garrett Juergens Collarbone out indefinitely
09/06/15 QB Taysom Hill Foot out for season
09/05/15 TE Colby Jorgensen Neck out for season
08/20/15 TE Steven Richards Knee out for season
08/15/15 LB Sione Takitaki Suspension out indefinitely
08/06/15 RB Jamaal Williams Personal out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Brigham Young

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