- Matchup: Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars
- Event Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Cougars favored by 16.5 points
- Total Points (Over/Under): 48
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The Arizona State Sun Devils (4-3) travel to LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to face off against the BYU Cougars (6-1), who are entering the game as 16.5-point favorites. The total points set for the game is 48.
The Sun Devils currently hold a 4-3 record this season. In their most recent encounter, they overcame the Kansas State Wildcats with a score of 28-17. Throughout the match, Arizona State executed 71 plays amassing a total of 359 yards. The team ran the ball 40 times, achieving 147 yards with an average of 3.7 yards per carry. Defensively, Arizona State allowed 84 yards over 32 rush attempts—averaging 2.6 yards per run. The Sun Devils permitted 26 completions out of 41 attempts, yielding 194 passing yards, resulting in a completion rate of 63.4%.
In terms of scoring, the Arizona State Sun Devils average 30.9 points per game, with a rushing average of 144.1 yards, ranking 89th in college football. The Sun Devils’ total yardage for the year stands at 2,881. When it comes to touchdowns, Arizona State has secured 15 through the air and 11 on the ground. They have recorded 145 first downs but have also committed 34 penalties for a total of 302 yards and turned the ball over 10 times this season.
The BYU Cougars come into this game with a 6-1 record. In their latest outing, they fell to the UCF Knights with a score of 39-31. In that game, BYU tallied 373 yards on 68 plays, averaging 5.5 yards per play. They achieved 116 rushing yards on 36 attempts with a per-rush average of 3.2. Defensively, BYU allowed 41 rush attempts, conceding 170 yards at an average of 4.1 yards per carry. The Cougars’ pass defense allowed a completion rate of 59.5%, yielding 293 yards on 25 completions out of 42 attempts.
The BYU Cougars are racking up an average of 414.3 yards per game, placing them 49th in college football. Their offensive unit has amassed 365 yards in penalties across 42 infractions, putting them 102nd in the nation for aiding their opponents. They average 193.7 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,356 yards for the season. The Cougars have thrown 4 interceptions while allowing opponents 2 fumble recoveries, securing a total of 141 first downs. In scoring, BYU ranks 40th nationally, averaging 33.1 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 1,544 passing yards, averaging 220.6 yards per game, ranking 78th overall.
Defensively, the Cougars are limiting opponents to an average of 18.6 points per game, which ranks them 26th in college football. They have allowed a total of 687 rushing yards, averaging 98.1 yards per game, conceding 7 rushing touchdowns. In terms of passing defense, BYU has given up 203.4 yards per game and 8 touchdowns, ranking 56th in the nation. Their defense has been involved in 456 plays, placing them at 46th in the country. So far this year, they have forced 2 fumbles and made 6 interceptions, allowing a cumulative 130 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this Sun Devils vs Cougars college football clash?
Prediction: Opt for the Sun Devils +16.5
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