- Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT
- TV: ESPN
- Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-1)
- Total/Over-Under: 50
On Friday, September 29, 2023, the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-2) will face the BYU Cougars (3-1) at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT. The Cougars are favored by 1 point according to Vegas oddsmakers and the betting total is set at 50.
Cincinnati @ BYU
Moneyline
Cincinnati -130
BYU +110
Cincinnati @ BYU
Point Spread
Cincinnati -2.5 (-110)
BYU 2.5 (-110)
Cincinnati @ BYU
Total
Over 48.0 (-110)
Under 48.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
Heading into this game, the Cincinnati Bearcats have a season record of 2-2. In their previous matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners, the Bearcats suffered a 20-6 loss. Emory Jones completed 22 out of 41 passes for 235 yards, with a quarterback rating of 92 and 2 interceptions. Jones also led the team in rushing with 42 yards on 15 carries. The Bearcats rushed for a total of 141 yards on 37 attempts, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. They gained a total of 376 yards on 79 plays. Defensively, Cincinnati allowed 322 passing yards on 26 completions out of 38 attempts, with a completion rate of 68.4%. They also gave up 103 rushing yards on 34 attempts, averaging 3.0 yards per rush allowed.
The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 30.8 points per game this season, with 214.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 15th in the nation. They have gained a total of 1,952 yards and scored 8 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. The Bearcats have accumulated 101 first downs and committed 26 penalties for 243 yards. However, they have also turned the ball over 6 times.
Defensively, the Bearcats are allowing 21.3 points per game, with an average of 3.5 yards per rushing attempt and 108.0 rushing yards per game. They have given up a total of 432 rushing yards in 4 games. In terms of passing defense, Cincinnati has allowed 915 yards, ranking 73rd in Division 1. They have allowed an average of 228.8 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 53.1%. Overall, the Bearcats have given up 336.8 yards per game, ranking 50th in the country. They have allowed 8 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
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The BYU Cougars enter this game with a season record of 3-1. In their last game against the Kansas Jayhawks, they suffered a 38-27 loss. Kedon Slovis threw for 357 yards on 30/51 completions with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. LJ Martin led the rushing attack with 28 yards on 11 carries. Overall, BYU gained a total of 366 yards on 73 plays, averaging 5.0 yards per play. They managed only 9 rushing yards on 22 carries. Defensively, the Cougars allowed 221 rushing yards on 37 attempts, averaging 6.0 yards per carry. They gave up 130 passing yards on 14 completions out of 19 attempts.
Offensively, the BYU Cougars are averaging 30.0 points per game, with an average of 324.5 total yards per game, ranking 111th in college football. They have 166 penalty yards on 21 infractions. The Cougars have thrown 3 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles, while recording 70 first downs. In terms of passing, they have gained 1,054 yards this season, averaging 263.5 passing yards per game, ranking 48th in Division 1. They have also averaged 61.0 rushing yards per game and have a total of 244 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Cougars are allowing 21.3 points per game and have given up a total of 520 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have conceded a total of 85 points. In terms of passing defense, BYU has allowed an average of 196.5 passing yards per game, ranking 42nd in Division 1. They have recorded 2 fumbles and 5 interceptions this season.
Who will win tonight’s Bearcats/Cougars college football game against the spread?
The Pick: Take the Bearcats +1
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