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Star wideout Isaac Rex and the BYU Cougars (3-1) face the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-2) on Friday at 10:15 PM ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
The Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), against the Bearcats (with an over/under of 48.5 points).
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Game Info for Cincinnati vs. BYU
- Game Day: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Game Time: 10:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Provo, Utah
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -110 | -111 | -125 | +105 |
Cincinnati Pick Insights
- Cincinnati is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Cincinnati is 1-1 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
- Cincinnati games have hit the over on three of four occasions (75%).
Cincinnati Stats & Insights
- Cincinnati sports the 51st-ranked defense this year (336.8 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best with a tally of 488 yards per game.
- Cincinnati is averaging 30.8 points per game on offense, which ranks them 57th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 51st, giving up 21.3 points per contest.
- Cincinnati is compiling 273.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 39th in the FBS. The defense ranks 73rd, allowing 228.8 passing yards per game.
- Cincinnati ranks 37th in run defense this season (108 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 214.8 rushing yards per game.
- Cincinnati is averaging a 43.5% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 53rd in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 39th, giving up a 35.3% third-down conversion rate.
- With seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (69th in the FBS), Cincinnati (+1) has the 50th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Cincinnati’s Best Players
- Emory Jones has been a dual threat for Cincinnati so far this season. He has 970 passing yards, completing 62.1% of his passes and tossing seven touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 186 yards (46.5 ypg) on 55 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Corey Kiner has 328 rushing yards on 57 carries with two touchdowns.
- Xzavier Henderson’s 340 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 33 times and has collected 23 receptions and one touchdown.
- Braden Smith has caught 13 passes for 198 yards (49.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Dee Wiggins has a total of 187 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 13 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Dontay Corleone has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also recording three TFL and eight tackles.
- Deshawn Pace is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 13 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks.
- Bryon Threats leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 11 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
BYU Betting Insights
- BYU has covered the spread once in two games this season.
- BYU is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this year.
- Out of BYU’s two games with a set total, the two teams combined to hit the over.
BYU Pick Insights
- BYU has been sputtering on offense, ranking 24th-worst with 324.5 total yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 326.5 total yards per contest (45th-ranked).
- With 30 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, BYU ranks 62nd in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 51st, giving up 21.3 points per game.
- In terms of passing, BYU ranks 48th in the FBS (263.5 passing yards per game) and 40th defensively (196.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- BYU ranks sixth-worst in rushing yards per game (61), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 66th in the FBS with 130 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- While BYU’s third-down offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 19th-worst with a 33.3% third-down conversion rate, its defense ranks 23rd-best with a 31.4% third-down rate allowed.
- With seven forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) and five turnovers committed (50th in the FBS) this season, BYU ranks 34th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.
BYU’s Best Players
- Kedon Slovis has compiled 1,017 yards on 60.3% passing while collecting eight touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, LJ Martin, has carried the ball 56 times for 223 yards (55.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Aidan Robbins has piled up 29 yards (on 10 attempts).
- Rex’s 260 receiving yards (65 yards per game) lead the team. He has 17 receptions on 34 targets with one touchdown.
- Chase Roberts has 18 receptions (on 28 targets) for a total of 227 yards (56.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Darius Lassiter has racked up 200 reciving yards (50 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Tyler Batty leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has one TFL and nine tackles.
- Ben Bywater is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 25 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Jakob Robinson leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 11 tackles and two passes defended.
