BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bears (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Baylor Bears (2-2) are welcoming the BYU Cougars (4-0) at McLane Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Baylor opens this game as 2.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 45.5.

The BYU Cougars head into this game 4-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Cougars stepped onto the field against the Kansas State Wildcats and earned the victory with a final of 38-9. When all was said and done, they ran 48 plays for 241 yards. The BYU Cougars ended up running the ball 27 different times and amassed 92 yds, which is an average of 3.4 yds per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Cougars conceded 228 yds on 43 tries, which is an average of 5.3 yards per rush surrendered. BYU gave up 16 completions on 29 tries for a total of 139 yds, and a completion rate of 55.2%.

In terms of scoring points, the BYU Cougars have an average of 32.8 PPG. As a team they maintain an average of 136.3 yards in the run game ranking them 92nd in the country. The Cougars have earned 1,562 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, BYU has earned 9 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. BYU has accounted for 80 1st downs, and they have been called for 19 infractions for 160 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 different times.

The Cougars are ranked 18th in D-1 concerning team defense, giving up 12.8 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per run and 136.3 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 545 rushing yards through 4 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Cougars have given up 531 yds which has them ranked 24th in D-1. They are conceding 132.8 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 49.2%. In total, they are surrendering 269.0 yards/contest putting them at 23rd in D-1. They have given up 0 touchdown by air and 4 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Bears step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 for this season. In their last game, the Bears walked away with a loss by a score of 38-31 when they played the Colorado Buffaloes. Baylor rushed for 4.0 yds per carry, totaling 166 yds on 41 attempts. The Bears finished with a total of 314 yards on 62 plays (5.1 yards per play). The Bears pass defense conceded a completion rate of 61.0%, relinquishing 341 yds on 25 out of 41 through the air. Baylor allowed 42 rushing attempts for 91 yds (2.2 yds per rush).

The Baylor Bears are averaging 364.3 yards per contest, which has them ranked 90th in D-1. The Baylor offense has accrued 228 yards of penalties on 24 infractions, which has them sitting 62nd in college football in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 167.0 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 668 yards for the year. They have given away 2 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have recorded 71 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Bears currently sit 72nd in the nation averaging 29.8 points per outing. During the season thus far, the Bears have racked up 789 yards via the pass as well as an average of 197.3 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 94th in the country.

The Bears are conceding 16.8 points per game, which has them ranked 34th in the country. Baylor has allowed a total of 555 yards on the ground (138.8 yards/game) in addition to 3 touchdowns rushing for the year. This season, they have surrendered 67 pts. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns through the air in addition to 142.0 yards per game, ranking them 20th in D-1. The Bears defense has been on the field for 263 plays, which is good for 85th in the country. Their defense has earned 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions so far this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars +2.5

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