The No. 23 BYU Cougars (4-0) meet a fellow Big 12 foe when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers (2-3) on Friday, October 3, 2025 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

The Cougars are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -20.5) versus the Mountaineers. The over/under for this game is 46.5 points.

Below you can find our preview for this this matchup between the Cougars and the Mountaineers, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

BYU vs. West Virginia betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cougars (-20.5)
• Moneyline: Cougars (-1333), Mountaineers (+788)
• Total: 46.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

BYU vs. West Virginia betting info and stats

BYU has a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season. BYU has always covered the spread when favorites by at least 20.5 points (a 2-0 ATS record). BYU has put up a 4-0 record in the four games this season it has been moneyline favorites. West Virginia has won two games against the spread so far this season (2-3-0). West Virginia has a 1-2 record this year in games it hs been the moneyline underdog.

BYU vs. West Virginia recent stats and trends

BYU Cougars

West Virginia Mountaineers

• West Virginia has covered the spread once in its past three contests while putting together a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• West Virginia and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• The past three West Virginia games averaged 5.8 more points (52.3) than this matchup’s over/under.

BYU vs. West Virginia key players

BYU Cougars

• Bear Bachmeier leads BYU with 697 yards (174.3 ypg) on 61-of-90 passing with six touchdowns and zero interceptions this season. He also has 163 rushing yards on 37 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
• LJ Martin has carried the ball 55 times for a team-high 400 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time. He’s also tacked on six catches for 56 yards (18.7 per game).
• Chase Roberts’ leads his squad with 234 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 16 catches (out of 28 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Carsen Ryan has grabbed 12 passes while averaging 48.0 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Parker Kingston has a total of 105 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 14 throws.
• Jack Kelly has collected 4.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
• Logan Lutui, BYU’s top tackler, has 12 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Evan Johnson has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with six tackles and two passes defended.

West Virginia Mountaineers

• Nicco Marchiol has thrown for 720 yards (180.0 yards per game) while completing 67.3% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes with two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 56 yards with one touchdown.
• Jaylen Henderson has run for 146 yards on 29 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Tye Edwards has compiled 141 yards on 25 carries with three touchdowns.
• Cam Vaughn has hauled in 276 receiving yards on 17 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
• Grayson Barnes has collected 117 receiving yards (29.3 yards per game) and one touchdown on 12 receptions.
• Rodney Gallagher III’s 12 catches (on 16 targets) have netted him 113 yards (28.3 ypg).
• Chase Wilson has racked up 3.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
• West Virginia’s tackle leader, Fred Perry, has 32 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Darrian Lewis has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 30 tackles and two passes defended.