Utah vs BYU Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 18, 2025

By: Thomas Pemberton Updated 10/17/2025, 09:22 PM ET
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The BYU Cougars head back home to LaVell Edwards Stadium this weekend to host the Utah Utes. BYU is a +3.5 home underdog and the over/under is set at 48.5 points. Utah lost to BYU last season by one point. BYU is hoping to keep their undefeated season alive. Stay up to date with our expert's College Football Free Picks. 

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BYU Cougars Preview

The BYU Cougars are 6-0 on the season with a 3-0 home field record. BYU beat Arizona 33-27 in their last game played in double overtime. QB Bear Bachmeier threw for 179 yards with a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Bachmeier has 8 passing touchdowns on the season with 3 interceptions. Bachmeier also has 7 rushing touchdowns. The Cougars are averaging 448 total yards of offense per game with 37.5 points scored. WR Chase Roberts has been a standout offensive player for BYU. Roberts has 22 catches, receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns. RB LJ Martin has 101 carries on the year for 652 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Utah Utes Preview

The Utah Utes head into BYU with a 5-1 record. Utah is 3-0 on the road and they are riding a two game win streak. Utah beat up on Arizona State in their last game 42-10. QB Devon Dampier threw for 104 yards, rushed for 120 yards, and had 3 rushing touchdowns in the win. Dampier has 11 passing touchdowns on the season with 3 interceptions, and 5 rushing touchdowns. The Utah Utes have scored more than 40 points in back to back games. RB NaQuari Rogers has 6 rushing touchdowns on the season. Rogers has 71 carries for 298 yards on the ground.

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Utes vs Cougars Free Picks & Prediction:

The BYU Cougars are hoping to remain unbeaten after a tough game ahead against Utah. Both the Cougars and the Utes line up pretty even on the stat board. The Cougars show the best value as home underdogs. Take the free points with BYU as they can grind out an outright home win this Saturday.

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  • Final Score Prediction: BYU Cougars win and cover ATS 35-31.

Utes vs Cougars Best Free Picks:

  • BYU Cougars +3.5
  • OVER 48.5
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