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Jonathon Brooks will lead the Texas Longhorns (6-1) into their game versus the BYU Cougars (5-2) at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Longhorns are very big favorites (currently -19) in their matchup versus the Cougars, with the over/under at 50 points. (On the moneyline, the Longhorns are -1159 and the Cougars are +705.)
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Game Info for Texas vs. BYU
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Stadium: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -19 | -109 | -111 | 50 | -110 | -110 | -1159 | +705 |
Texas Pick Insights
- Texas has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Texas is winless against the spread (0-3) when playing as at least 19-point favorites.
- Texas has hit the over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
Texas Stats & Insights
- Texas ranks 38th in total defense this season (333.1 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 468.4 total yards per game.
- Texas sports the 26th-ranked offense this season (34.4 points per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best with just 17.4 points allowed per game.
- Offensively, Texas has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by averaging 289 per game. The Longhorns rank 77th on defense (234.9 passing yards allowed per game).
- Defensively, Texas has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 16th-best by surrendering just 98.3 per game. The Longhorns rank 35th on offense (179.4 rushing yards per game).
- Texas ranks 78th in third-down conversion rate this year (38.9%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with a 28.7% third-down percentage allowed.
- Texas owns the 29th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing 10 turnovers (61st in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (25th in the FBS).
Texas’ Best Players
- Quinn Ewers has thrown for 1,915 yards (273.6 ypg) to lead Texas, completing 70.9% of his passes and collecting 13 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season.
- Brooks has carried the ball 127 times for a team-high 824 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times. He’s also tacked on 18 catches for 172 yards (24.6 per game) and one touchdown via the pass.
- CJ Baxter has piled up 218 yards on 51 attempts, scoring two times.
- Xavier Worthy’s team-leading 545 yards as a receiver have come on 40 receptions (out of 53 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Adonai Mitchell has caught 26 passes for 368 yards (52.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders’ 16 grabs are good enough for 320 yards and one touchdown.
- Ethan Burke has racked up 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording five TFL and 24 tackles.
- Texas’ leading tackler, Jaylan Ford, has 38 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
- Jerrin Thompson has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 16 tackles and two passes defended.
BYU Betting Insights
- BYU is 3-2-0 ATS this season.
- BYU games have hit the over in four out of five opportunities (80%).
BYU Pick Insights
- BYU has been sputtering on offense, ranking 10th-worst with 301.9 total yards per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, allowing 396.7 total yards per contest (98th-ranked).
- With 27.6 points per game on offense, BYU ranks 75th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 61st, surrendering 24.3 points per game.
- In terms of passing, BYU ranks 74th in the FBS (222.6 passing yards per game) and 100th on defense (246.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- BYU’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 79.3 rushing yards per game. It has been better on defense, allowing 150.3 rushing yards per contest (81st-ranked).
- BYU’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, compiling a 30.1% third-down rate, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 103rd with a 43.4% third-down rate surrendered.
- BYU has accumulated 16 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over seven times, resulting in a +9 turnover margin, which ranks fourth-best in the FBS.
BYU’s Best Players
- Kedon Slovis has recored 1,519 passing yards, or 217 per game, so far this season. He has completed 56.6% of his passes and has tossed 12 touchdowns with four interceptions.
- LJ Martin has rushed 96 times for 438 yards, with four touchdowns.
- Aidan Robbins has rushed for 78 yards on 26 carries.
- Chase Roberts’ 430 receiving yards (61.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 29 catches on 48 targets with four touchdowns.
- Isaac Rex has put up a 316-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 23 passes on 44 targets.
- Darius Lassiter’s 43 targets have resulted in 23 receptions for 272 yards and four touchdowns.
- Tyler Batty has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 25 tackles.
- Max Tooley is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 47 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Jakob Robinson has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 31 tackles and four passes defended.
