The No. 23 Utah Utes (5-1) hit the road for a Big 12 showdown against the No. 15 BYU Cougars (6-0) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

The Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), against the Utes (with an over/under of 49.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting preview for this this contest between the Utes and the Cougars, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Utah vs. BYU betting lines

• Spread favorite: Utes (-4.5)
• Moneyline: Utes (-195), Cougars (+163)
• Total: 49.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Net (Minot-Bismarck, ND)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Utah vs. BYU betting info and stats

Utah has a 5-1-0 record against the spread this season. Utah has an ATS record of 5-0 this season when the favorite by 4.5 points or more. Utah has recorded a 4-1 record in the five games this season it has been favored on the moneyline. BYU has won four games against the spread this season (4-2-0). BYU has not been an underdog on the moneyline yet this season.

Utah vs. BYU recent stats and trends

Utah Utes

• Utah has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Utah and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The past three Utah games averaged 0.2 fewer points (49.3) than this matchup’s point total.

BYU Cougars

• BYU is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• BYU and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
• The past three BYU games averaged 1.8 fewer points (47.7) than this matchup’s point total.

Utah vs. BYU key players

Utah Utes

• Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,131 yards, completing 71.5% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also run for 378 yards (63.0 ypg) on 65 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• Wayshawn Parker has carried the ball 52 times for 335 yards (55.8 per game) and three touchdowns while also racking up 91 yards through the air, scoring two times.
• Ryan Davis’ leads his squad with 416 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 39 catches (out of 45 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
• Dallen Bentley has hauled in 24 receptions totaling 270 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Tobias Merriweather has hauled in seven catches for 105 yards, an average of 17.5 yards per game.
• John Henry Daley leads the team with 8.0 sacks, and also has 7.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
• Johnathan Hall is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 29 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception.
• Jackson Bennee has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

BYU Cougars

• Bear Bachmeier has thrown for 1,220 yards (203.3 ypg) to lead BYU, completing 63.2% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 295 yards (49.2 ypg) on 71 carries with seven touchdowns.
• LJ Martin has rushed 101 times for 652 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on nine catches for 77 yards.
• Chase Roberts’ 420 receiving yards (70.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 22 catches on 39 targets with three touchdowns.
• Parker Kingston has racked up 333 receiving yards (55.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 23 receptions.
• Carsen Ryan’s 21 targets have resulted in 14 grabs for 211 yards and two touchdowns.
• Jack Kelly has 4.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
• Siale Esera is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 27 tackles.
• Isaiah Glasker leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 17 tackles, 4.0 TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.