BYU Cougars vs Central Florida Golden Knights Predictions October 24, 2026
BYU will beat Central Florida 27-23, with Bear Bachmeier's passing and rushing production against Notre Dame providing the strongest reason to favor the Cougars. UCF's recent passing success and bye week make a comfortable road victory less certain. Neither BYU -7.5 (-105) nor the 45.5 total offers a compelling wager here, so the official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass.
BYU Cougars vs Central Florida Golden Knights prediction and best bet
Pick BYU to win, but pass on the wager. The Cougars' 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Oct. 17 gives them a persuasive recent result. Bachmeier's contribution as both a passer and runner makes him the central reason for the forecast.
Winning at Central Florida and covering 7.5 points are separate calls. UCF has recent offensive production that warrants respect, while BYU running back LJ Martin is expected to miss this matchup. Those considerations favor a closer projection than the supplied spread, without making the Knights an automatic bet.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and event: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, college football. Central Florida hosts BYU for Homecoming at the Bounce House.
Records: BYU Cougars 6-0; Central Florida Golden Knights 3-3.
SportsJaw odds: BYU Cougars -7.5 (-110); Central Florida Golden Knights +7.5 (-110). Moneyline: BYU Cougars -310; Central Florida Golden Knights +250. Total: Over 45.5 (-110); Under 45.5 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 45.5 (-110); Under 45.5 (-110). Moneyline: BYU -310; Central Florida +250.