BYU Cougars vs Utah Running Utes Betting Picks & Predictions
Utah will beat BYU 27-20, with its balanced offense providing the strongest matchup advantage after a 534-yard performance against Cincinnati. BYU’s six-sack showing against Arizona State makes this a competitive forecast, however. Neither Utah -5.5 (-112) nor the 47.5 total at -110 offers a convincing betting edge. The official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass, with low confidence in the projected result.
BYU Cougars vs Utah Running Utes prediction and best bet
Utah gets the pick because its latest offensive performance offered more ways to sustain drives. The Utes rushed for 268 yards against Cincinnati while Devon Dampier threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns. BYU won its own Oct. 31 game, but managed just 47 rushing yards against Arizona State. That contrast favors Utah if both offenses must work through long possessions.
The strongest objection is BYU’s pass rush, which produced six sacks in that victory. Pressure could interrupt Utah’s passing game and keep the margin narrow. The forecast is Utah 27, BYU 20, but the official betting recommendation is Pass. A modest projected cover is not enough reason to lay 5.5 points.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: BYU at Utah, 2026 college football, Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time.
Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Broadcast: ABC or ESPN in the official team announcements.
Records: BYU Cougars 7-1; Utah Running Utes 8-0.
SportsJaw odds: BYU Cougars +5.5 (-107); Utah Running Utes -5.5 (-105). Moneyline: BYU Cougars +175; Utah Running Utes -206. Total: Over 47.5 (-108); Under 47.5 (-110).