Oklahoma Sooners vs BYU Cougars Prediction, 11/18/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma Sooners vs BYU Cougars

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+20)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The BYU Cougars (5-5) will compete against the Oklahoma Sooners (8-2) at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, November 18, 2023. BYU opens this contest as 20-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 57.

The Oklahoma Sooners head into this game 8-2 for this year. In their last matchup, the Sooners faced the West Virginia Mountaineers and earned the victory with a final of 59-20. Gavin Sawchuk was the best rusher for the Sooners with 22 carries for 135 yds (6.1 yds per carry). Dillon Gabriel finished 23/36 with 423 yds passing and 5 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 208.4 and finished the game with no interceptions. Against the rush, the Sooners conceded 176 yds on 41 tries, which calculates to 4.3 yards per run allowed. Oklahoma allowed 10 completions on 31 attempts for 154 yds, and a completion percentage of 32.3%. In the game, they had 78 plays which converted into 644 yds. The Oklahoma Sooners ended up rushing 42 times and compiled 221 yards, which came out to an average of 5.3 yards per tote.

The Sooners have tallied 5,054 total yards this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Oklahoma has compiled 27 passing touchdowns and 25 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 12 times. Oklahoma has amassed 259 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 69 penalties for 593 yards. As a team they have an average of 181.6 yards via the ground game ranking them 36th in D-1. Concerning scoring points, the Oklahoma Sooners hold an average of 41.8 PPG.

When talking about yards through the air, the Sooners have conceded 2,389 yards which has them ranked 89th in D-1. They have allowed 238.9 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 56.3%. During this campaign, they have allowed 376.8 yards/game putting them at 70th in Division 1. They have yielded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 10 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up an average of 3.7 yards per rush and 137.9 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 1,379 yards via the ground game in 10 games. The Sooners are ranked 28th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 19.8 points per game.

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The Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 5-5 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Cougars went home defeated by a final of 45-13 against the Iowa State Cyclones. Jake Retzlaff (1 TD) finished the contest with 104 yards on 10/27 passing while his QB rating was 66.8. He threw 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 3.9. Jake Retzlaff carried the rock 17 times for 64 yds, finishing the game with 3.8 yds per attempt for BYU. BYU rushed for 4.9 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 188 yards on 38 carries. The Cougars finished the game with 318 yards and they ran 66 plays (4.8 yards per play). The Cougars pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 64.0%, surrendering 209 yds on 16 out of 25 through the air. BYU relinquished 37 rush attempts for 234 yards (6.3 yds per rush).

The BYU Cougars maintain an average of 300.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 126th in the country. The BYU offense has totaled 420 yards of penalties on 51 violations, ranking them 102nd in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 90.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 905 yards for the season. They have given away 8 picks while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 169 first downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Cougars currently rank 106th in the country scoring 21.9 PPG. During the season thus far, the Cougars have thrown for 2,095 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 209.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 87th in D-1.

The Cougars are giving up 28.7 points per contest, ranking them 94th in the nation. BYU has given up a total of 1,806 yards rushing (180.6 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns on the ground for the year. This season, they have given up 287 pts. They have yielded 19 touchdowns via the pass and 233.5 yards/game, which puts them in 77th in the nation. The Cougars defense has participated in 695 plays, which ranks 94th in the nation. Their defense has tallied 6 fumbles recovered and 12 interceptions on the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Sooners -20

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