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Isaac Rex will lead the BYU Cougars (3-1) into their matchup versus the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-2) at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday at 10:15 PM ET.
The Bearcats are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), versus the Cougars (with an over/under of 50 points).
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Game Info for BYU vs. Cincinnati
- Game Day: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Game Time: 10:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Provo, Utah
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | -2.5 | -111 | -109 | 50 | -110 | -110 | -143 | +120 |
BYU Pick Insights
- BYU is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Out of BYU’s two games with a set total, two have hit the over (100%).
BYU Stats & Insights
- BYU has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking 24th-worst with 324.5 yards per contest. The defense is ranked 45th in the FBS (326.5 yards allowed per game).
- BYU is averaging 30 points per game offensively this season (62nd in the FBS), and is giving up 21.3 points per game (51st) on defense.
- BYU is compiling 263.5 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 48th in the FBS. The defense ranks 40th, giving up 196.5 passing yards per game.
- While BYU’s run defense ranks 66th with 130 rushing yards allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking sixth-worst (61 rushing yards per game).
- BYU has struggled on third down, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS (33.3%) this season. However, the defense ranks 23rd-best on the other side of the ball, allowing a 31.4% third-down conversion rate.
- BYU owns the 34th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +2, forcing seven turnovers (33rd in the FBS) while turning it over five times (50th in the FBS).
BYU’s Best Players
- Kedon Slovis has thrown for 1,017 yards (254.3 ypg) to lead BYU, completing 60.3% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, LJ Martin, has carried the ball 56 times for 223 yards (55.8 per game), scoring two times.
- Aidan Robbins has carried the ball 10 times for 29 yards (7.3 per game).
- Rex has hauled in 17 receptions for 260 yards (65 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Chase Roberts has hauled in 18 receptions totaling 227 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Darius Lassiter has compiled 17 catches for 200 yards, an average of 50 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Tyler Batty has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up one TFL and nine tackles.
- Ben Bywater is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 25 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Jakob Robinson leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 11 tackles and two passes defended.
Cincinnati Betting Insights
- Cincinnati has covered the spread twice in four opportunities this year.
- Cincinnati is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- In Cincinnati’s four games with a set total, three have hit the over (75%).
Cincinnati Pick Insights
- Cincinnati’s offense has been thriving, posting 488 total yards per game (14th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 51st by giving up 336.8 total yards per game.
- Cincinnati is compiling 30.8 points per game on offense this season (57th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 21.3 points per game (51st-ranked) on defense.
- From an offensive angle, Cincinnati is generating 273.3 passing yards per game (39th-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS on defense (228.8 passing yards given up per game).
- Cincinnati’s run offense has been thriving, posting 214.8 rushing yards per game (15th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 37th by allowing 108 rushing yards per game.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Cincinnati ranks 53rd in the FBS (43.5% third-down conversion rate) and 39th on defense (35.3% third-down rate allowed).
- At +1, Cincinnati owns the 50th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) and six turnovers committed (69th in the FBS).
Cincinnati’s Best Players
- Emory Jones has thrown for 970 yards (242.5 ypg) to lead Cincinnati, completing 62.1% of his passes and recording seven touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 186 yards (46.5 ypg) on 55 carries with three touchdowns.
- Corey Kiner has run for 328 yards on 57 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- Xzavier Henderson leads his team with 340 receiving yards on 23 catches with one touchdown.
- Braden Smith has put up a 198-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 13 passes on 21 targets.
- Dee Wiggins has racked up 187 reciving yards (46.8 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Dontay Corleone has two sacks to pace the team, and also has three TFL and eight tackles.
- Deshawn Pace, Cincinnati’s leading tackler, has 13 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Bryon Threats has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 11 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
