Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

LaVell Edwards Stadium is the site where the BYU Cougars (6-0) will try to beat the Utah Utes (5-1) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Utah opens this matchup as 3.5-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 48.5.

The Utah Utes come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Utes stepped onto the field against the Arizona State Sun Devils and earned the victory with a final of 42-10. On the ground, the Utes gave up 135 yds on 40 attempts, which is 3.4 yds per rush surrendered. Utah conceded 18 completions on 38 attempts for a total of 124 yards, and a completion percentage of 47.4%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 55 plays which totaled 412 yards. The Utah Utes rushed the ball a total of 42 times and accumulated 276 yds, which came out to an average of 6.6 yds per carry.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Utah Utes have an average of 39.5 points per game. As a team they're maintaining an average of 248.2 yards rushing which is 8th in D-1. The Utes have earned 2,758 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Utah has earned 12 touchdowns via the pass and 19 rushing touchdowns. Utah has accounted for 157 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 31 infractions for 278 yards. They have surrendered the football 6 times.

The Utes are ranked 11th in the nation concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 13.8 PPG. They are allowing 3.9 yards per rush on the ground and 139.8 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 839 rushing yards through 6 games. Regarding passing yards, the Utes have allowed 922 yds which has them sitting in 11th in the country. They are giving up 153.7 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 54.1%. For the season, they are granting 293.5 yards per contest which ranks them 19th in the nation. They have conceded 4 touchdowns by air in addition to 5 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 6-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cougars took home the win by a final score of 33-27 when they played the Arizona Wildcats. BYU conceded 34 rush attempts for 164 yds (4.8 yds per rush). The Cougars pass defense allowed a completion rate of 55.6%, relinquishing 219 yards on 25 out of 45 through the air. The Cougars finished with a total of 430 yards and they ran 80 plays (5.4 yards per play). BYU ran for 5.1 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 258 yds on 51 attempts.

The BYU Cougars hold an average of 448.2 yards/game, which ranks them 29th in Division 1. The BYU offense has racked up 334 yards of penalties on 40 violations, which ranks 49th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 238.0 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,428 yards for the year. They have thrown 3 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 140 first downs. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Cougars are sitting 21st in college football maintaining an average of 37.5 PPG. For the season thus far, the Cougars have compiled 1,261 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 210.2 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 92nd in the country.

The Cougars are allowing 14.7 points per game, which has them sitting 12th in D-1. BYU has surrendered a total of 625 yards via the ground game (104.2 yards/game) and 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have yielded 4 touchdowns via the pass and 159.3 yards/game, which has them sitting 17th in college football. The Cougars defense has taken part in 374 plays, which ranks 33rd in Division 1. They have earned 2 fumbles and 8 interceptions on the campaign. In total, they have relinquished 88 points.

Who will win tonight's Utes/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Utes -3.5

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