| MATCHUP | BYU Cougars | Colorado State Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Spread | -17.5 -115 | +17.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -1000 | +650 |
| Total | Over 53.5 (-110) | Under 53.5 (-110) |
| Where | Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBS | |
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars beat Utah Tech and Arizona, and they play TCU next. BYU looks to start 3-0 for a fourth straight season. Bear Bachmeier is completing 69.6 percent of his passes for 415 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Legend Glasker and Kyler Kasper have combined for 232 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Reggie Frischknecht has 2 receptions.
The BYU Cougars’ ground game averages 228 yards per contest, and LJ Martin leads with 152 yards on 27 carries. On defense, BYU allows 12 points and 255.5 yards per game. Cannon DeVries leads the BYU Cougars with 10 tackles, Tausili Akana has 2.5 sacks, and Evan Johnson has 1 interception.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams beat Wyoming and Southern Utah, and they play UTSA next. Colorado State looks to start 3-0 for the first time since the 2009 season. Hauss Hejny is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 539 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jackson Harper and Terrence Smith Jr. have combined for 259 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while RJ Vick has 9 receptions.
The Colorado State Rams ground game averages 225 yards per contest, and Mel Brown leads with 228 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 18.5 points and 357.5 yards per game. Oumar Diomande leads the Colorado State Rams with 17 tackles, Elijah Brown has 1.5 sacks, and CJ Blocker has 2 interceptions.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- The home team has covered the spread in three of Colorado State’s last four games.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Colorado State has lost eight of its last nine September games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of BYU’s last eight games.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five September games as a home underdog.
- BYU has won the first half in 16 of its last 19 September games as a favorite.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last four games against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of BYU’s last five September games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Mel Brown ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (13.4) this season.
BYU Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Cannon DeVries ranks 1st in the Big 12 Conference for kick return yards (100) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado State ranks 10th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (31.0).
- Colorado State ranks T12th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (537.0).
- BYU ranks T5th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (4).
- BYU ranks T14th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (3.5).
BYU vs Colorado State Prediction
BYU is the better team and probably should win, but it’s also off a big game against Arizona and then has TCU on deck. Colorado State doesn’t get much national attention, but Fort Collins isn’t an easy place to play. Colorado State is also off to a fine start in its own right with a top-20 total offense and top-25 scoring offense. The Rams can run the football, and Hejny is dealing in his first two games. We’re getting a hook on top of a key number. I’ll grab the points with Colorado State.