Brigham Young Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction

The Colorado Buffaloes will beat the Brigham Young Cougars. The Colorado Buffaloes will cover the spread, and the total will go under.

Analyzing the offensive stats reveals that the Buffaloes score an average of 33.1 points per game, significantly overshadowing the Cougars’ 30.3. Additionally, Colorado excels in the passing game, with 307.4 yards per game at an impressive completion rate of 73.2%. In contrast, BYU manages just 221.4 passing yards per game with only a 56.1% completion rate. This disparity in efficiency will likely create a challenging environment for the Cougars, especially since they will be facing a Buffaloes defense that is adept at pressuring the quarterback.

On the ground, Colorado’s struggles are evident as they only average 70.5 rushing yards on 26.5 attempts per game. However, BYU has a heavier reliance on their running game, averaging 159.7 yards on 34.3 attempts. If the Buffaloes can limit BYU’s rushing effectiveness, which is plausible given their skill level, they may force the Cougars to become one-dimensional. Furthermore, with both teams’ propensity for scoring, it seems statistically appropriate to anticipate that the total will go under, as Colorado’s ability to stifle opposing offenses may limit the overall scoring opportunities. Thus, the expected outcome is clear: a Colorado victory, a cover against the spread, and a low total score.