BYU Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: BYU Cougars vs Wyoming Cowboys

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, WY

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 39.5

The Wyoming Cowboys (0-2) will compete against the BYU Cougars (2-0) at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. BYU opens this game as 10.0-point favorites. The over/under is 39.5.

The BYU Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cougars played against the SMU Mustangs and walked away with a win by a score of 18-15. When the final whistle blew, they had 64 plays for 336 yds. The BYU Cougars ended up running the ball 35 times and recorded 134 yds, which came out to an average of 3.8 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Cougars gave up 117 yards on 36 tries, which averages out to 3.3 yards per run allowed. BYU allowed 17 completions on 36 tries for a total of 144 yards, and a completion percentage of 47.2%.

In terms of putting points on the board, the BYU Cougars are averaging 29.5 points per game. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 156.5 yards rushing which ranks them 71st in the country. The Cougars have earned 863 total yards for the year. With reference to getting in the endzone, BYU has earned 4 touchdowns through the air and 3 rushing touchdowns. BYU has earned 43 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 8 penalties for 60 yds. They have surrendered the football 3 times.

The Cougars rank 44th in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 14.0 points per contest. They are allowing 3.9 yards per run and 120.0 rushing yards per contest so far this year. For the year, they have given up 240 rushing yards through 2 outings. In terms of passing yards, the Cougars are giving up 252 yds which ranks them 23rd in college football. They have conceded 126.0 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 48.4%. Overall, they are allowing 246.0 yards/game which has them sitting 32nd in the country. They have granted no touchdowns through the air as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Cowboys come into this game with a record of 0-2 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Cowboys walked away with a loss by a score of 17-13 when they played the Idaho Vandals. Wyoming ran the ball for 3.3 yards per attempt, finishing with 144 yards on 43 attempts. The Cowboys finished the contest with 270 yards while running 69 plays (3.9 yds per play). The Cowboys secondary conceded a completion rate of 57.1%, surrendering 101 yards on 12 for 21 through the air. Wyoming surrendered 39 rush attempts for 124 yards (3.2 yds per rush).

When it comes to how much they score, the Cowboys are sitting 129th in college football maintaining an average of 10.0 points per contest. The Wyoming Cowboys have an average of 194.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 133rd in college football. The Wyoming offense has accrued 135 penalty yards on 16 infractions, which has them sitting 30th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 2 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 24 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Cowboys have compiled 204 yards through the air not to mention an average of 102.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. They average 92.0 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 184 yards for this year.

The Cowboys are allowing 32.5 points per contest, ranking them 114th in Division 1. Wyoming has given up a total of 365 yards rushing (182.5 yards per outing) in addition to 3 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. This year, they have surrendered 65 points in total. They have conceded 3 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 179.5 yards/game, which has them ranked 59th in D-1. The Cowboys defense has participated in 131 plays, ranking them 77th in the nation. Their defense has compiled no fumbles recovered and no interceptions on the campaign.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cougars -10.0

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