Week 14 • November 29, 2025, 06:00 PM UTC
5-6
Big 12
Power Rank: 9.3
21 FINAL 41
10-1
Big 12
Power Rank: 19.5
BYU covered by 2.5 | Game went Over by 14.5
UCF @ BYU Preview

General Information

Week: Week 14
Kick Off (at stadium): 11:00 AM MST
Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
Capacity: 62,073
Elevation: 4678 ft
HFA Rating: 2.7
Playing Surface: Grass

Betting Information

Spread BYU -17.5
Total (O/U) 47.5
Expected Score UCF 15.0 - 32.5 BYU
Power Rank Implied Line BYU +10.2
Prediction Markets BYU 90% Win Chance (Kalshi)

Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Cloudy

Cloudy

43.3°F

Wind Chill: 42.5°F
Wind: 1.1 mph E
Gusts: 2.5 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 41%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

UCF (Away)

This Week: 1903.4 miles
Last Week: Home Game
Season Total: 13988.6 miles
Body Clock Time: 13:00
Rest Days: 7

BYU (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 2885.6 miles
Season Total: 11761.2 miles
Body Clock Time: 11:00
Rest Days: 7

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Betting Information
Current Line BYU -17.5
Total Points 47.5
Blue Chip Analytics Power Rating
UCF 9.3
BYU 19.5
✈️ Travel Impact
Away Team Travel 1903 mi
Home Team Travel 0 mi
Rest Even
🏟️ HFA: LaVell Edwards Stadium
Capacity 62,073
Elevation 4678 ft
🌤️ Weather: Cloudy
Temperature 43.3°F
Wind Speed 1.1 mph
Your Line BYU +10.2
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College Football Lines - Factors and Insights

BYU

LJ Martin's Historic Performance Establishes Elite Ground Game

Martin's career-high 222 rushing yards (8th-most in school history) with two touchdowns demonstrates BYU has a dominant rushing attack. This was his 6th 100-yard game this season, showing consistent production that opposing defenses must account for heavily in game planning.

Big 12 Championship Hopes Remain Alive Despite Missing Clinch Opportunity

At 10-1 overall and 7-1 in Big 12 play, BYU kept their title game hopes alive but couldn't clinch due to Arizona State's win over Colorado. They still control their destiny but face pressure in remaining games, particularly against UCF next week.

Defense Peaks at Right Time with Dominant Run Stopping

BYU held Cincinnati to just 87 rushing yards, their lowest total since December 2022, against a team averaging 194 yards per game on the ground. Coach Sitake noted the defense is 'peaking at the right time' heading into crucial final games.

Freshman QB Bachmeier Continues Red Zone Excellence

Bear Bachmeier's 6-yard rushing touchdown gives him 11 rushing TDs, tying for second-most by a freshman in program history. His dual-threat ability in short-yardage situations provides BYU with reliable scoring options near the goal line.

Team Philosophy Focused on Winning Over Style Points

Despite being ranked 11th in CFP rankings, BYU players emphasize winning games over impressing committees. Martin's quote 'If we win, we'll be in' reflects the team's mindset heading into the final stretch, suggesting they won't change their approach for style points.