BYU vs. Utah Expert Picks: Colleg Football Predictions (Nov. 7)
The No. 9 BYU Cougars and No. 3 Utah Utes meet Saturday in a highly anticipated Big 12 showdown in the 104th edition of the Holy War rivalry as we break down our BYU vs. Utah expert picks. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, with the game airing nationally on ABC. With both teams ranked inside the top 10 and major College Football Playoff implications on the line, this rivalry matchup has plenty at stake.
BYU vs. Utah expert picks: Holy War rivalry
See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 10 based on the latest college football odds.
| Expert | Pick |
|---|---|
| Phil Wood | Under -4.5 (-106 via FanDuel) |
| Brenden Schaeffer | Devon Dampier anytime TD scorer (+110 via DraftKings) |
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Phil Wood's pick: Under 48.5 (-107)
Utah is allowing the 22nd-fewest rushing yards in the nation (101.38) and just held Cincinnati's seventh-ranked rushing attack 36 yards below its season average. This is bad news for a run-first BYU offense that is averaging 175.38 rushing yards per game and has struggled without Martin.
Though Martin returned to practice, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports that if he plays, he isn't completely healthy and could see limited reps. So where will BYU's offense, which managed just 47 yards on 30 carries against an Arizona State defense allowing 4.16 yards per carry, turn this week? I don't know.
Utah ranks 96th in passing yards allowed per game (229.0), but the Utes rank 34th in yards allowed per attempt and second in opponent completion percentage. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier is going to be called upon by BYU to shoulder the offensive load, but it's going to be a long day for him, as he's only completing 63.1% of his passes this season.
See Phil Wood’s full analysis in his BYU vs. Utah predictions.
Brenden Schaeffer's pick: Devon Dampier anytime TD scorer (+110)
Devon Dampier is a big reason why I like Utah in this game. I notice the success that UCF dual-threat quarterback Keyone Jenkins had against this BYU defense, running for 35 yards and a touchdown in addition to a huge passing day.
Dampier has scampered for five touchdowns on the season, including three in his last four games. His elite speed could make a difference in the red zone if BYU falters defensively to give up even the tiniest sliver of a running lane, so with plus-money odds on his TD scorer prop at DraftKings, I like the value for our parlay.
See Brenden Schaeffer's full analysis in BYU vs. Utah same game parlay.
Live BYU vs. Utah odds
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BYU vs. Utah weather
The weather forecast for Saturday's BYU vs. Utah matchup in Salt Lake City calls for sunny skies with temperatures around 47°F at kickoff, warming into the mid-50s as the game progresses. Winds are expected to remain light at approximately 1-5 mph, with virtually no chance of precipitation, meaning weather should have minimal impact on either team's passing or kicking game.
Latest BYU vs. Utah injuries
BYU:
- LJ Martin, RB - Questionable
Utah:
- Kelvin Obot, OL - Out
How to watch BYU vs. Utah: Holy War rivalry
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
- Kickoff: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium (Salt Lake City)
- TV/Streaming: ABC
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