| MATCHUP | BYU Cougars | Cincinnati Bearcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-1 | 7-3 |
| Spread | -2.5 -115 | +2.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -135 | +114 |
| Total | Over 54.5 (-110) | Under 54.5 (-110) |
| Where | Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | |
| When | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FOX | |
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars are 9-1 (6-1) this season after they defeated TCU by a score of 44-13 in their last game. BYU led 27-10 at halftime and added 17 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Cougars out gained TCU by a total of 447-298, went 6-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Bear Bachmeier went 23-33 for 296 yards and one touchdown, while LJ Martin rushed 21 times for 88 yards and one score. Parker Kingston led the receivers with five catches for 80 yards in the win. The BYU defense recorded four sacks and six tackles for loss in the game.Prior to that game, BYU lost to Texas Tech by a score of 29-7, but did beat Iowa State by a score of 41-27 before that. The Cougars have won nine of their first ten games and they are currently second in the Big 12 standings. BYU has scored 33.7 points per game with 221.8 passing yards and 195.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 17.8 points against per game this season. Bear Bachmeier has thrown for 2,177 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while LJ Martin has rushed 163 times for 912 yards and six scores this season.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 7-3 (5-2) this year after they lost to Arizona by a score of 30-24 last week. Cincinnati led 14-10 at halftime, but they allowed 20 points in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Bearcats were out gained by a total of 475-344, went 3-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Brendan Sorsby went 15-28 for 154 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Tawee Walker rushed 12 times for 119 yards. Jeff Caldwell led the receivers with five catches for 68 yards and one score in the loss. The Cincinnati defense recorded three sacks and nine tackles for loss in the game.Prior to that game, Cincinnati lost to Utah by a score of 45-14, but did beat Baylor by a score of 41-20 before that. The Bearcats have lost two games in a row and they are currently tied for third in the Big 12 standings. Cincinnati has scored 34.4 points per game with 232.7 passing yards and 194.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.7 points against per game this season. Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 2,218 yards, 22 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Tawee Walker has rushed 109 times for 652 yards and four scores this year.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last six home games in November.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November games as an underdog.
- The team ranked 11th in the AP Poll has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of BYU’s last seven November games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Cincinnati’s last six games against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks T3rd among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+8.7).
- Cincinnati ranks 4th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (11.8).
- BYU ranks 7th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+5.6).
- BYU ranks 10th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (7.7).
BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction
Cincinnati comes into this contest on a two game losing streak and they have allowed 75 points in those two losses. The Bearcats were undefeated in conference play, but their offense has gone cold in the last two weeks. BYU is 6-1 in the Big 12 so far and they have scored at least 33 points in three of their last five games. I really like how the Cougars are playing and their offense has been great with Bachmeier under center. Take BYU to cover on the road.David Racey is 128-108 (54%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!