In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Colorado State Prediction for this College Football Week 3 matchup on Saturday, September 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Colorado State Rams Preview
Colorado State has a 2-0 record this season and are coming off a 58-24 home win against Southern Utah. They will face UTSA and Oregon State next. Offensively, Colorado State averages 46.5 points per game, ranking 22nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 18.5 points per game, which is 61st. Colorado State averages 537 total yards per game (312 passing and 225 rushing), while allowing 357.5 total yards per game (174.5 rushing and 183 passing).
Hauss Hejny leads Colorado State with 539 passing yards with 65.1% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Jayden Brown leads the team in rushing yards with 228, while Jackson Harper has a team-high 9 receptions for 140 receiving yards. Defensively, TreShawn Moore has a team-high 16 total tackles (6 of them solo), while Elijah Brown leads the team with 1.5 sacks.
BYU Cougars Preview
BYU has a 2-0 record this season and are coming off a 28-17 home win against Arizona. They will face TCU and Iowa State next. Offensively, BYU averages 45.5 points per game, ranking 26th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 12 points per game, which is 23rd. BYU averages 443 total yards per game (215 passing and 228 rushing), while allowing 255.5 total yards per game (73 rushing and 182.5 passing).
Bear Bachmeier leads BYU with 415 passing yards with 69.6% completed passes and 6 touchdowns. LJ Martin leads the team in rushing yards with 152, while Legend Glasker has a team-high 6 receptions for 139 receiving yards. Defensively, Cannon DeVries has a team-high 10 total tackles (5 of them solo), while Tausili Akana leads the team with 2.5 sacks.
BYU Cougars @ Colorado State Rams Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- The home team has won four of Colorado State’s last five games.
- Colorado State has covered the spread in four of its last five home games against teams from Utah.
- BYU has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against opponents from the Pac-12 Conference.
- Colorado State has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games.
- The home team has won the first half in four of Colorado State’s last five games.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 15 games against non-conference opponents.
- Colorado State has lost 16 of its last 17 games as an underdog.
- BYU has covered the spread in each of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog.
- BYU has won the first quarter in seven of its last nine September games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Colorado State’s last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado State’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of BYU’s last five games in September have gone UNDER the total points line.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Hauss Hejny ranks 2nd amongst FBS players for passing touchdowns (9) this season.
BYU Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Cannon DeVries is one of only five players in the FBS to have a kick return touchdown this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colorado State ranks T1st among FBS teams for interceptions this season (5).
- Colorado State ranks T9th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (19.0).
- BYU ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- BYU ranks 4th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (68.2).
BYU vs Colorado State Prediction
In this BYU vs Colorado State Prediction, BYU is coming as -17.5 road favorites. Both teams have been undefeated this season and both have been looking great. They have both covered the spread in all of their game and both their offenses are looking amazing, ranking on the top-26 of the nation offensively, with 92 ppg combined. Three of their four total games have gone over the total and also their last three head-to-head meetings. I expect a lot of offense in this game, so let’s go over the 52.5 points in this one.