Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars prediction & odds
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:30 PM ET · LaVell Edwards Stadium
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When and where is Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars?
Baylor Bears visit BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on November 14, 2026.
Who is favored in Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars?
BYU Cougars are the favorite at DraftKings: moneyline -310, a price that implies about 76%. Baylor Bears are +250.
What are the spread and the over/under for Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars?
DraftKings has BYU -7.5, with the total at 49.5.
How are Baylor Bears and BYU Cougars playing lately?
BYU Cougars are 7-3 in their last 10, Baylor Bears 6-4.
The Cougars are currently favored by 7.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 49.5. In their last five games, BYU has recorded three wins and two losses, including a recent loss to Utah Utes, while Baylor has won their last two games against Iowa State Cyclones and UCF Knights. BYU's Bear Bachmeier leads the team with 2,022 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, while Baylor's DJ Lagway has thrown for 1,900 yards and 15 touchdowns. The weather forecast indicates a comfortable temperature of 62°F with no precipitation expected and light winds. This matchup promises to be an exciting contest as both teams look to solidify their positions in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BYU -7.5 | 49.5 o -105 / u -115 | Baylor Bears +250 · BYU Cougars -310 |
Leaders
- Passing yardsBear Bachmeier156/249, 2,022 YDS, 13 TD, 8 INTBYU Cougars
- Rushing yardsBear Bachmeier88 CAR, 395 YDS, 7 TDBYU Cougars
- Receiving yardsLegend Glasker39 REC, 703 YDS, 5 TDBYU Cougars
- Passing yardsDJ Lagway145/270, 1,900 YDS, 15 TD, 4 INTBaylor Bears
- Rushing yardsCaden Knighten80 CAR, 361 YDS, 3 TDBaylor Bears
- Receiving yardsGavin Freeman69 REC, 852 YDS, 3 TDBaylor Bears
Recent form
BYU Cougars
Last 10: 7-3Streak L128.6 scored · 21.2 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W24-10vs Iowa State CyclonesOct 9
- W28-24vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishOct 17
- L39-31 2OTvs UCF KnightsOct 24
- W27-20vs Arizona State Sun DevilsOct 31
- L28-20vs Utah UtesNov 7
Baylor Bears
Last 10: 6-4Streak W231.1 scored · 18.4 allowed per game2-2 away
- W55-19vs Arizona State Sun DevilsOct 3
- L17-6vs TCU Horned FrogsOct 17
- L25-24vs Kansas JayhawksOct 24
- W41-9vs UCF KnightsOct 30
- W42-31vs Iowa State CyclonesNov 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 9-0 | 6-0 |
| Texas Tech | 8-1 | 5-1 |
| BYU | 7-2 | 4-2 |
| Houston | 7-2 | 4-2 |
| Arizona | 7-2 | 4-2 |
| Baylor | 6-3 | 4-2 |
| Oklahoma State | 6-3 | 4-2 |
| Arizona State | 5-4 | 3-3 |
| UCF | 5-4 | 3-3 |
| West Virginia | 5-4 | 2-4 |
| Iowa State | 4-5 | 2-4 |
| Cincinnati | 5-4 | 2-4 |
| TCU | 4-5 | 2-4 |
| Colorado | 3-6 | 1-5 |
| Kansas State | 4-5 | 1-5 |
| Kansas | 3-6 | 1-5 |
Box score
| Stat | Baylor Bears | BYU Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Total points per game | 31.9 | 31.0 |
| Yards per game | 433.4 | 397.1 |
| Passing yards per game | 277.8 | 228.0 |
| Rushing yards per game | 155.7 | 169.1 |
| Total points per game allowed | 17.0 | 19.8 |
| Yards per game allowed | 348.2 | 302.0 |
| Passing yards per game allowed | 235.9 | 199.6 |
| Rushing yards per game allowed | 112.3 | 102.4 |
Venue
- LaVell Edwards StadiumProvo, UT
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- TCU takes on Kansas State in Big 12 action
- Florida visits No. 13 Kentucky in SEC matchup
- No. 9 Tennessee and Texas A&M meet in SEC play
- Arizona State visits UCF in Big 12 matchup
- Big 12 matchup features Iowa State taking on Cincinnati
- Big 12 matchup features Oklahoma State squaring off against No. 10 Texas Tech
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