BYU Cougars vs Colorado State Rams Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: BYU Cougars vs Colorado State Rams

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Rams (+17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52

Canvas Stadium is the location where the Colorado State Rams (2-0) will attempt to defeat the BYU Cougars (2-0) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. BYU opens this matchup as 17.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 52.

The BYU Cougars head into this game 2-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cougars played the Arizona Wildcats and took home the win by a score of 28-17. The BYU Cougars ran the rock 30 times and tallied 148 yds, earning them an average of 4.9 yds per attempt. When all was said and done, they ran 56 plays for 365 yds. BYU relinquished 23 pass completions on 31 attempts for a total of 230 yards, and a completion rate of 74.2%. Against the rush, the Cougars conceded 97 yds on 31 tries, which is 3.1 yards per run surrendered.

Concerning scoring points, the BYU Cougars are sitting at 45.5 PPG. As a unit they maintain an average of 228.0 yards on the ground ranking them 28th in the country. The Cougars have earned 886 total yards for the year. In terms of getting in the endzone, BYU has totaled 6 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns on the ground. BYU has recorded 46 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 12 infractions for 105 yards. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Cougars rank 23rd in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 12.0 points per game. They are allowing 2.6 yards per rushing attempt and 73.0 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 146 yards via the ground game in 2 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Cougars have given up 365 yards which has them ranked 55th in the nation. They are allowing 182.5 yards per outing through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 61.3%. In total, they have allowed 255.5 yards per outing ranking them 32nd in Division 1. They have surrendered 1 touchdown via the pass and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Rams step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Rams went home victorious with a score of 58-24 against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Colorado State gave up 39 rushing attempts for 206 yards (5.3 yds per carry). The Rams pass defense gave up a completion rate of 52.0%, relinquishing 236 yds on 13 out of 25 through the air. The Rams finished the game with a total of 678 yards on 69 plays (9.8 yards per play). Colorado State ran the ball for 9.3 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 296 yards on 32 carries.

The Colorado State Rams are averaging 537.0 yards per contest, which has them ranked 13th in Division 1. The Colorado State offense has accrued 56 penalty yards on 6 infractions, which is 131st in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 225.0 yards via the ground game and have run for 450 yards for the season. They have thrown 1 interception while conceding no fumbles and they have been able to earn 40 first downs. In relation to how much they score, the Rams are ranked 22nd in college football scoring 46.5 PPG. For the season thus far, the Rams have compiled 624 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 312.0 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 24th in college football.

Colorado State has given up a total of 349 yards on the ground (174.5 yards per contest) in addition to 3 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air and 183.0 yards/outing, ranking them 57th in the nation. They have compiled 3 fumbles and 5 picks this year. The Rams defense has taken part in 117 plays, which ranks 39th in the nation. The Rams are relinquishing 18.5 points per game, which has them ranked 61st in the country.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Rams +17.5

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