BYU at Utah 11/24/18 - NCAA Football Picks & Predictions

In Saturday night college football action, the BYU Cougars will travel to Rice-Eccles Stadium to take on the Utah Utes. The Cougars have won consecutive games to become bowl eligible and have scored 80 points during that stretch. On Saturday, BYU forced six three-and-outs during a 45-10 home victory versus New Mexico. Lopini Katoa carried the ball 19 times for 155 yards and four touchdowns for the Cougars.

Through eleven games, BYU averages 354 yards of total offense and is scoring 25.3 points per contest. Utah features a solid defense that is ranked 14th in yards allowed and giving up just 18.5 points per game. The 16th ranked Utah Utes have won eight games this season and have already clinched their spot in the Pac-12 Conference Championship Game. On Saturday, Utah battled Colorado in snowy conditions and emerged with a 30-7 road victory. Jason Shelley threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns for the Utes, who forced three turnovers on the afternoon.

For the season, Utah ranks 52nd in total offense and is scoring 30.5 points per game. BYU has been impressive on a defense that ranks 23rd in yards allowed and giving up 20.5 points per contest.