West Virginia (2-3) vs BYU (4-0)
October 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: BYU -18.5 — Over/Under: +48
In this article we will formulate a West Virginia vs BYU prediction for this College Football game on Friday, October 3rd at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 6 matchup.
In their first four games, West Virginia beat Robert Morris, lost to Ohio, beat Pittsburgh, and lost to Kansas. The Mountaineers are averaging 23.2 points per game with 179.4 passing yards and 216.2 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.6 points against per game this season. West Virginia is dealing with some quarterback issues, but it seems like Khalil Wilkins will be the starter for this game. Tre Edwards has 25 carries for 141 yards and three scores, while Cam Vaughn has 17 receptions for 277 yards and two touchdowns this year.
In their first three games, BYU defeated Portland State, Stanford, and East Carolina. The Cougars are averaging 40.5 points per game with 184.5 passing yards and 251.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 9.3 points against per game this season. Bear Bachmeier has completed 67.8% of his passes for 697 yards and six touchdowns, while Chase Roberts has caught 16 passes for 234 yards and three scores. LJ Martin has led the rushing attack with 55 carries for 400 yards and one touchdown this season.
The team ranked 23rd in the AP Poll has won 13 of its last 14 games.
West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
The team ranked 23rd in the AP Poll has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
Four of West Virginia’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
BYU ranks 4th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (9.3).
West Virginia ranks T131st among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (5.4).
West Virginia ranks 131st among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-6.8).
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West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers are 2-3 (0-2) this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 48-14 last week. West Virginia trailed 28-0 at halftime and they never had a chance, but did score 14 points in the second half. The Mountaineers were out gained by a total of 532-346, went 4-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. Khalil Wilkins went 3-6 for 63 yards and one touchdown, while Jarod Bowie rushed one time for 68 yards. Cam Vaughn led the receivers with three catches for 62 yards and one score. The WVU defense recorded zero sacks and five tackles for loss in the defeat.In their first four games, West Virginia beat Robert Morris, lost to Ohio, beat Pittsburgh, and lost to Kansas. The Mountaineers are averaging 23.2 points per game with 179.4 passing yards and 216.2 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.6 points against per game this season. West Virginia is dealing with some quarterback issues, but it seems like Khalil Wilkins will be the starter for this game. Tre Edwards has 25 carries for 141 yards and three scores, while Cam Vaughn has 17 receptions for 277 yards and two touchdowns this year.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars are 4-0 (1-0) this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 24-21 in their last game. BYU trailed 14-0 early in the game, but they locked down defensively and led for most of the fourth quarter in the win. The Cougars out gained Colorado by a total of 396-291, went 3-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Bear Bachmeier went 19-27 for 179 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 98 yards on 15 carries. LJ Martin carried the ball 15 times for 58 yards, while Chase Roberts caught five passes for 49 yards and two scores. The BYU defense recorded three sacks and four tackles for loss in the win.In their first three games, BYU defeated Portland State, Stanford, and East Carolina. The Cougars are averaging 40.5 points per game with 184.5 passing yards and 251.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 9.3 points against per game this season. Bear Bachmeier has completed 67.8% of his passes for 697 yards and six touchdowns, while Chase Roberts has caught 16 passes for 234 yards and three scores. LJ Martin has led the rushing attack with 55 carries for 400 yards and one touchdown this season.
Why BYU will beat West Virginia
West Virginia has lost each of its last 10 games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.The team ranked 23rd in the AP Poll has won 13 of its last 14 games.
West Virginia has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
The team ranked 23rd in the AP Poll has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
Four of BYU’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.Four of West Virginia’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
BYU ranks T3rd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+15.0).BYU ranks 4th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (9.3).
West Virginia ranks T131st among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (5.4).
West Virginia ranks 131st among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-6.8).
West Virginia vs BYU Prediction
West Virginia comes into this matchup after getting blown out last week against Utah and their passing game is non-existent right now. The Mountaineers are also having issues on defense, as they have allowed 48 and 41 points in their last two games. BYU is undefeated coming into this game, but they have played some easy teams and didn’t look great against Colorado last week. This West Virginia team is in shambles right now and the last thing they need is a night game at BYU with quarterback issues. Take BYU to win easily here.David Racey is 48-36 (57%) in College Football this season and is #1 on the leaderboard. Click here for his premium plays for the week!