BYU vs Utah Prediction 11/7/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

BYU vs Utah Prediction

Utah comes into this matchup with an undefeated record and they will be at home. The Utes have scored at least 31 points in three of their last five games and their offense is very balanced between run and pass. BYU has one loss on the season, but they also have an elite win over Notre Dame. The Cougars have played in one possession games in four of their last five and their offense has had some struggles without LJ Martin in the lineup. I think this is a game that could go either way, so I will gladly take the points with BYU here.

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars are 7-1 (4-1) this season after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 27-20 in their last game. BYU led 17-3 at halftime, but they were tied 17-17 after three quarters, before scoring 10 points in the fourth for the win. The Cougars out gained ASU by a total of 283-279, went 3-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Legend Glasker caught four passes for 87 yards. Sione Moa rushed eight times for 20 yards and two scores in the win.

Prior to that game, BYU lost to UCF by a score of 39-31, but did beat Notre Dame by a score of 28-24 before that. The Cougars have scored 32.4 points per game with 222.5 passing yards and 175.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.8 points against per game this season. Bear Bachmeier has thrown for 1,750 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions, while Legend Glasker has 32 receptions for 585 yards and four scores. LJ Martin has been injured for the Cougars, but he is still the leading rusher for the team.

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 8-0 (5-0) this year after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 49-25 in their last game. Utah used a huge second quarter to lead 42-6 at halftime, but they were outscored 19-7 in the second half in the win. The Utes out gained Cincinnati by a total of 534-456, went 7-11 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Devon Dampier threw for 260 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Hunter Andrews caught five passes for 112 yards and two scores. Wayshawn Parker rushed seven times for 82 yards and one touchdown in the game.

Prior to that win, Utah defeated Houston by a score of 21-13 and Colorado by a score of 27-24. The Utes have scored 38.9 points per game with 258.5 passing yards and 226.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 15.9 points against per game this season. Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,876 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while Wayshawn Parker has 726 rushing yards and nine scores. Braden Pegan has led the receivers with 39 catches for 505 yards and six touchdowns this year.

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last nine games against teams from Utah.
• Utah has lost seven of its last nine games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
• BYU has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games in Utah.
• Utah has lost the first half in 13 of its last 17 November games against AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Utah’s last four home games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of BYU’s last six games as an underdog against Utah have gone UNDER the total points line.

Utah Utes Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Devon Dampier is one of only four players in the league to record two or more passing touchdowns in six consecutive appearances this season.

BYU Cougars Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Bear Bachmeier leads BYU for touchdowns (8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah has lost the third quarter in each of its last five games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
• Utah ranks T2nd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (4.9).
• BYU ranks 14th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+6.3).
• BYU ranks 14th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (50.5).

Positive Trends

As you can see in the trends, BYU has played very well against teams from the state of Utah over the last few years. Utah is normally always a ranked team, but they struggle to get wins against other top teams, as they are just 2-7 in their last nine games against teams in the top 10. I think Utah is the slightly better side in this one, but not by this many points. Take BYU here.

David Racey's Pick: BYU +4.5