- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Venue: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Odds: Wildcats (+2.5)
- Over-Under Total: 47.5
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This thrilling encounter at Arizona Stadium will feature the Arizona Wildcats (4-1) squaring off against the undefeated BYU Cougars (5-0) on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Las Vegas bookmakers have set Arizona as 2.5-point underdogs. The game total stands at 47.5.
The BYU Cougars enter this matchup with a pristine record of 5-0 this season. In their most recent game, BYU triumphed over the West Virginia Mountaineers with a final score of 38-24. During that contest, they executed 67 plays for a total of 516 yards. The Cougars rushed the ball 42 times, accumulating 165 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. On defense, BYU allowed 156 rushing yards on 47 attempts, averaging 3.3 yards per carry. Through the air, they permitted 10 completions on 18 attempts for 135 yards, achieving a completion rate of 55.6%.
This season, the Cougars have amassed a total of 2,259 yards. In terms of scoring, BYU has accounted for 7 aerial touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns, with 4 turnovers to date. They have achieved 116 first downs while being penalized 35 times for a total of 292 yards. Averaging 234.0 rushing yards per game, they rank 15th in Division I. The Cougars are also scoring at a remarkable average of 38.4 points per game.
Defensively, BYU ranks 7th in Division I, allowing just 12.2 points per game. Opponents have averaged 2.8 yards per rush, totaling 92.2 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they’ve conceded 461 rushing yards across 5 games. In terms of pass defense, BYU has given up 737 yards, placing them at 12th in Division I, allowing 147.4 yards per game with a completion rate of 57.0%. They are currently yielding 239.6 yards per game, ranking 8th in the nation, with 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns allowed this season.
The Arizona Wildcats enter this game with a solid 4-1 record. Their last game resulted in a decisive victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys, finishing at 41-13. In that matchup, Arizona managed to run for an average of 1.4 yards per carry, finishing with 45 yards on 33 carries. They recorded 478 total yards and ran 76 plays with an average of 6.3 yards per play. The Wildcats’ pass defense permitted a completion rate of 46.4%, giving up 69 yards on 13 of 28 passing attempts. They also allowed 89 yards on the ground over 31 carries (2.9 yards per carry).
In terms of scoring, Arizona ranks 49th in Division I, averaging 33.2 points per game. The Wildcats also average 430.0 yards of offense per game, placing them 43rd nationally. However, they have accumulated 250 penalty yards over 30 infractions, ranking them 81st for negative impact. They have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles, while also achieving 116 first downs. On the season, Arizona has thrown for 1,431 yards with an average of 286.2 passing yards per game, ranking 22nd in Division I, in addition to 143.8 rushing yards per game totaling 719 rushing yards this season.
The Wildcats have a formidable defense, allowing just 15.6 points per game, ranking 19th nationally. They have conceded a total of 488 rushing yards (97.6 yards per game) and allowed 7 rushing touchdowns thus far. Arizona’s passing defense has yet to concede a touchdown, allowing 147.2 yards per game, placing them 11th in the nation. The Wildcats’ defense has been active, participating in 312 plays, ranking them 31st in Division I, while forcing 4 fumbles and securing 7 interceptions this year. Overall, they have allowed a total of 78 points this season.
Who will emerge victorious in the matchup between the Cougars and Wildcats this evening against the spread?
Pick: Bet on the Wildcats +2.5
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