BYU Cougars vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 10/23/2021 College Football Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: BYU Cougars vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021

Location: Gesa Field in Pasco, WA

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+1)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Washington State Cougars (4-3) host the BYU Cougars (5-2) at Gesa Field on Saturday. BYU is 1-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 53.

The BYU Cougars come into this game with a record of 5-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cougars stepped onto the field against the Baylor Bears and took a loss by a final of 38-24. Jaren Hall went 22/31 with 342 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rating of 174.3 and finished the contest with no picks. Tyler Allgeier led the offense in rushing for the Cougars with 15 totes for 33 yds (2.2 yards per carry). The BYU Cougars ran the football 24 different times and had 67 yds, which had them averaging 2.8 yds per carry. On the day, they ran 55 plays which totaled 409 yards. BYU relinquished 18 pass completions on 28 tries for a total of 231 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.3%. When it came to stopping the run, the Cougars gave up 303 yards on 47 tries, which calculates to 6.4 yds per rush allowed.

Concerning putting points on the board, the BYU Cougars are averaging 26.7 points per outing. As a team they average 153.0 yards on the ground ranking them 79th in Division 1. The Cougars have earned 2,838 yards in total this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, BYU has earned 14 passing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns on the ground. BYU has accumulated 144 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 38 infractions for 329 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 7 different times.

The Cougars are ranked 66th in the nation in terms of team defense, conceding 23.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per run and 153.4 yards on the ground per game so far this season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,074 rushing yards through 7 outings. Regarding yards through the air, the Cougars are giving up 1,660 yds which puts them in 117th in Division 1. They have conceded 237.1 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 65.3%. In total, they are allowing 390.6 yards per outing which puts them 90th in the nation. They have allowed 5 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cougars head into this game 4-3 for this season. In their last game, the Cougars walked away with a victory by a final of 34-31 when they played the Stanford Cardinal. Jayden De Laura (3 TDs) walked away from the contest with 289 yards on 17/30 passing while his quarterback rating was 170.6. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 9.6. Max Borghi carried the rock 17 times for 89 yards, finishing the contest with 5.2 yards per attempt for Washington State. The Cougars finished the contest with a total of 389 yds on 57 plays (6.8 yards per play). Washington State rushed the football for 3.7 yards per tote, finishing the game with 100 yards on 27 attempts. Washington State gave up 35 run attempts for 76 yds (2.2 yards per rush). The Cougars passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 71.9%, surrendering 273 yards on 23 out of 32 passing.

The Washington State Cougars maintain an average of 375.9 yards/contest, which has them ranked 84th in D-1. The Washington State offense has accrued 312 yds of penalties on 36 infractions, ranking them 89th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. During this campaign thus far, the Cougars have racked up 1,849 yards through the air not to mention an average of 264.1 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 41st in Division 1. When it comes to how much they score, the Cougars are sitting 87th in D-1 with an average of 25.7 PPG.

The Cougars are allowing 25.7 points per contest, which has them ranked 83rd in D-1. Washington State has conceded a total of 1,093 yards on the ground (156.1 yards/game) as well as 10 touchdowns rushing for the year. Overall, they have relinquished 180 points. They have conceded 9 touchdowns through the air and 236.6 yards/game, which puts them in 98th in the nation. The Cougars defense has taken part in 488 plays, which ranks them 118th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Cougars/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cougars -1

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