BYU vs Utah Picks and Prediction – 11/10/2024

The No. 9 ranked BYU Cougars visit Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday for a Big 12 battle with the Utah Utes. BYU is 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Big 12 play after defeating the UCF Knights 37-24 a week ago this past Saturday. The Cougars had a bye in Week 10. In the victory over UCF, BYU gained 480 yards of total offense and held UCF to 379 yards of total offense. Keep up to date with all the college football action, with our expert college football picks.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 1,872 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Retzlaff has been sacked nine times. LJ Martin leads all rushers for BYU with 357 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Darius Lassiter has a team-high 504 yards receiving with four touchdown receptions while averaging 16.3 yards per reception. BYU's defense has made 13 quarterback sacks and intercepted 14 passes.

The Utah Utes were off this week and look to snap a four-game losing skid with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting BYU. Utah is 4-4 overall and 1-4 in Big 12 play. The Utes were defeated by Houston 17-14 a week ago this past Saturday. The Utes gained only 306 yards of total offense and committed two costly turnovers, while allowing 289 yards of total offense by Houston.

Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson has thrown for 1,200 yards with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. Wilson has been sacked 14 times. Micah Bernard leads all rushers for Utah with 782 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Dorian Singer is the leading receiver with 540 yards and averages 13.8 yards per reception. Utah's defense has made 13 quarterback sacks and intercepted eight passes.

BYU will be difficult for Utah to contain on Saturday despite the Utes playing at home. BYU has covered the number in nine of its last 10 while Utah has covered the number in just one of its last seven. BYU has one of the strongest offenses in the nation averaging 35.1 points per game and its defense is equally strong, allowing just 19.6 points per game, which are both 24th in the nation. Final Score Prediction, BYU Cougars win and cover ATS 27-17.