Kansas vs BYU Football: Odds & Picks for Saturday Night's Big 12 Showdown
The 6th-ranked BYU Cougars (9-0, 6-0 Big 12) host the Kansas Jayhawks (3-6, 2-4 Big 12) as 2.5-point favorites in a crucial Big 12 matchup.
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BYU is coming off a dramatic 22-21 comeback victory against Utah, where they overcame a 21-0 halftime deficit. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff led two key scoring drives, and Will Ferrin sealed the win with a 44-yard field goal.
The Cougars' offense averages 33.7 points per game but shows some vulnerabilities, ranking 74th in rushing (150.9 yards/game) and 89th in passing (233.4 yards/game).
Kansas brings a potent rushing attack, ranking 2nd in the Big 12 with 214.4 yards per game and 22 touchdowns. Running back Devin Neal, coming off a 116-yard performance against Iowa State, leads their ground game with six 100+ yard performances this season.
Key Factors:
- BYU is 5-0 at home this year
- BYU's defense ranks 9th in Big 12 rush defense (147 yards allowed/game)
- Kansas has yet to win on the road this season
- BYU is 7-2-0 against the spread this year
The Jayhawks' strong rushing attack could challenge BYU's vulnerable run defense, but their own defensive struggles (allowing 26 points/game) may prove costly. While Kansas has the offensive firepower to keep it close, BYU's home field advantage and consistent ATS performance suggest they'll cover the spread.
Prediction: BYU -2.5 (-115)
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