Kansas vs BYU Picks and Prediction – 11/17/2024

The Kansas Jayhawks take a road trip this week to Utah for a matchup with the number 9 ranked BYU Cougars. Kansas has three wins through nine games played after winning two of the last three overall following a nine point victory against Iowa State last time out. Offensively Kansas rolled in their last outing scoring 45 points including 31 in the first half on 532 total yards of offense. Defensively Kansas did just enough allowing 36 points on 461 total yards. The Jayhawks also allowed just four first downs on 3rd down and forced 1 turnover in the game. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

 Jalon Daniels leads the Kansas offense this season with 1816 yards and 13 scores on 133 completions to go along with 323 yards and six scores on 72 carries. Devin Neal is the top ball carrier on the roster with 874 yards and 10 scores on 148 carries. Luke Grimm leads the team with 505 yards and six scores on 40 carries. Quentin Skinner is second on the team with 20 catches for 429 yards and four scores.

The BYU Cougars come into this week undefeated through nine games following a narrow come from behind win against Utah last week. Defensively BYU struggled a bit giving up 259 yards and 21 points but allowed no points in the second half resulting in the win. Offensively BYU found it late scoring 22 points including nine in the fourth quarter on 339 total yards of offense.

Jake Retzlaff has carried the load for BYU this season with 2,091 yards and 18 scores on 152 completions. LJ Martin leads the team with 425 yards and five touchdowns on 75 carries. Chase Roberts is the top receiver with 588 yards and four scores on 37 grabs. Darius Lassiter has added 550 yards and four touchdowns on 35 catches this season.

BYU is the better team still pushing to the playoffs. Following a narrow win a week ago look for BYU to roll this week. Take the home team to roll as they continue their push for perfection with a home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, BYU Cougars win and cover 37-14.