- Matchup: West Virginia Mountaineers vs BYU Cougars
- Event Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Cougars favored by 19.5 points
- Over/Under Line: 48 total points
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The BYU Cougars (4-0) are set to challenge the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-3) at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday, October 3, 2025. The Cougars are favored to win by 19.5 points, with an over/under set at 48 points.
The West Virginia Mountaineers enter this matchup with a season record of 2-3. In their most recent game, they faced off against the Utah Utes, resulting in a heavy defeat at 48-14. In terms of rushing defense, West Virginia allowed 242 yards on 47 attempts, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. They also conceded 290 passing yards on just 30 attempts, achieving an impressive completion rate of 83.3%. Overall, the Mountaineers managed 346 total yards from 61 plays during the game, and rushed for 261 yards on 48 attempts, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the West Virginia Mountaineers average 22.0 points per game and generate around 216.2 rushing yards per game, placing them 22nd nationally. This season, they have totaled 1,978 yards, including 3 passing touchdowns and 11 rushing touchdowns. The team has accumulated 99 first downs but has also committed 34 penalties totaling 314 yards. They have lost the ball 9 times.
Defensively, the Mountaineers rank 91st in the nation, allowing 26.6 points per game. They give up an average of 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and a total of 153.0 rushing yards per game. Across five games this season, they have allowed 765 rushing yards. In the passing game, West Virginia has surrendered 1,056 yards, placing them 88th in the country, while allowing 211.2 yards per game with a completion rate of 60.5%. In total, they give up 364.2 yards per game, ranking 76th. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air and 4 on the ground.
The BYU Cougars hold a perfect record of 4-0 this season. In their last outing, they secured a close win against the Colorado Buffaloes with a score of 24-21. BYU rushed for 208 yards on 36 attempts, averaging 5.8 yards per carry, and finished with 387 total yards from 65 offensive plays, averaging 6.0 yards per play. The Cougars’ defense allowed a completion rate of 68.8%, giving up 119 yards on 11 completions from 16 attempts, alongside 172 rushing yards from 37 attempts (4.6 yards per carry).
BYU averages 435.8 total yards per game, placing them 46th in Division 1. The offense has incurred 225 yards in penalties from 25 infractions, which ranks 82nd nationwide. They are averaging 251.3 rushing yards, totaling 1,005 yards for the season. The Cougars have not thrown any interceptions and have fumbled just once, while achieving 93 first downs. Scoring-wise, they sit at 23rd nationally with 38.5 points per game. They have accumulated 738 passing yards this season, averaging 184.5 yards per game, ranking 105th in D-1.
On defense, the Cougars allow an impressive 9.3 points per game, ranking them 4th in the nation. They have surrendered 305 rushing yards (76.3 yards per game) along with 3 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they’ve given up 1 touchdown and average 150.5 passing yards per game, ranking 14th in the nation. With participation in 230 plays, BYU ranks 9th in defensive plays made. Their defense has recorded 2 fumble recoveries and 5 interceptions this season, allowing only 37 points altogether.
Who will emerge victorious in this college football clash between the Mountaineers and Cougars against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Cougars -19.5
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