Oklahoma vs BYU Picks and Prediction – 11/18/2023

The Oklahoma Sooners return to the road this week for a game in Utah against BYU. Oklahoma is ranked number 17 in the nation with eight wins through 10 games played following a 39 point victory to end a 2 game skid. For more college football news see our College Football Picks. Dillon Gabriel led the way for Oklahoma in their last game completing 23 passes for 423 yards and five scores.

Oklahoma was the better team on both sides of the ball allowing just twenty points on 330 yards and the Sooners forced two turnovers in the game. Offensively Oklahoma compiled more than 640 yards including 221 on the ground to score 59 points after 31 in the first half. Gavin Sawchuk led the show on the ground for Oklahoma with 135 yards on 22 carries.

The BYU Cougars remain at home this week at an even .500 through 10 games riding a three-game skid following a 32 point loss against Iowa State. Defensively BYU was obliterated giving up 45 points on 443 yards including 209 through the air. Offensively the Cougars never could find it despite 318 yards BYU scored just thirteen points. BYU struggled immensely on the offensive side of the ball converting just one of 11 third downs in just one of four fourth downs, while committing 3 turnovers in the loss.

Jake Retzlaff struggled immensely under center for BYU completing just 10 passes for 104 yards and one score and threw two interceptions to go along with 17 carries for 64 yards. Parker Kingston threw one pass for 26 yards and one touchdown in the game. Isaac Rex was the top receiver in the game for BYU with 52 yards and one score on 3 receptions.