The BYU Cougars (1-0) will look to upset the SMU Mustangs (2-0) on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. The Mustangs are notable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 12 points. An over/under of 56.5 points has been set for the contest.
SMU vs. BYU Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Mustangs (-12)
Moneyline: Mustangs (-455), Cougars (+350)
Total: 56.5 points
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How to Watch SMU vs. BYU
When: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas
TV: ESPN2
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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SMU 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
267.0 (534) |
53 |
Rush yards |
234.5 (469) |
32 |
Points scored |
44.0 (88) |
1 |
Pass yards against |
136.5 (273) |
44 |
Rush yards against |
91.0 (182) |
51 |
Points allowed |
15.5 (31) |
67 |
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SMU 2024 Betting Info
The Mustangs are winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
SMU has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 12 points or more this season (0-13).
The Mustangs’ average point total in outings this season is 55.5, 1.0 points below the total in this game.
SMU Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
56.8 |
57.3 |
56.4 |
Implied Total AVG |
36.2 |
39.2 |
34.4 |
ATS Record |
7-6-0 |
4-1-0 |
3-5-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-8-0 |
2-3-0 |
3-5-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
9-1 |
5-0 |
4-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-2 |
0-0 |
1-2 |
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SMU’s Offense vs. BYU’s Defense (2024)
The Mustangs average 5.3 yards per rushing attempt (45th in the FBS), while the Cougars allow 4.9 per carry (108th in college football).
SMU is first in the FBS in red-zone offense (100.0%), and will be facing the 60th-ranked red-zone defense, owned by BYU (100.0%).
SMU’s rushing game ranks 32nd in the FBS (234.5 yards per game), while BYU allows 123.0 per game (70th-ranked run defense).
BYU 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
348.0 (348) |
24 |
Rush yards |
179.0 (179) |
62 |
Points scored |
41.0 (41) |
48 |
Pass yards against |
108.0 (108) |
19 |
Rush yards against |
123.0 (123) |
70 |
Points allowed |
13.0 (13) |
48 |
BYU 2024 Betting Info
The Cougars are unbeaten against the spread this season.
SMU is 0-13 against the spread when favored by 12 points or more this season.
The Cougars and their opponent have yet to not hit the over this year.
The average total the Mustangs have had set in games this season is 1.0 less point than this outing’s point total.
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BYU Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
50.7 |
49.4 |
51.6 |
Implied Total AVG |
30.8 |
29.3 |
31.8 |
ATS Record |
5-5-0 |
3-1-0 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-4-0 |
2-2-0 |
4-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-0 |
1-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-7 |
1-2 |
1-5 |
BYU’s Offense vs. SMU’s Defense (2024)
BYU averages 3.8 yards per carry (85th in college football) compared to the 2.6 per attempt SMU allows (43rd in the FBS).
The Cougars convert 46.7% of their third downs (59th in college football), while the Mustangs’ defense ranks 82nd in that category (36.7%)
BYU averages 11.6 yards per pass attempt (17th in the FBS), and SMU gives up 5.0 per pass (40th in college football).
SMU vs. BYU Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for SMU vs. BYU sees the Mustangs (-455 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the under at 56.5 points.