DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
BYU defeated West Virginia 38–24 in a double-digit victory. West Virginia covered by 5.5; Game went Over by 15.5. The market closed at BYU -19.5 and the Blue Chip model made it BYU -22.0, an edge of 2.5 points toward BYU.
Despite forcing three turnovers and finishing plus-one in turnover margin, West Virginia could not slow down BYU's explosive offense, which rolled up 517 total yards and scored 38 points.
The Mountaineers were repeatedly burned by big plays, including an 85-yard catch-and-run and a 54-yard touchdown, which allowed BYU to build a commanding lead and control the game.
West Virginia's offense managed a brief threat after a fumble recovery led to a touchdown, but overall could not keep pace with BYU's scoring, trailing 21-3 at one point and failing to mount a sustained comeback.
Coach Rich Rodriguez noted that BYU's quarterback 'made him look like the Heisman winner in the first half,' highlighting the Mountaineers' inability to pressure or contain the opposing passer.
West Virginia will travel to face UCF, needing to address defensive breakdowns and offensive consistency to avoid a fourth straight Big 12 loss.
At kickoff, conditions at LaVell Edwards Stadium were Partly cloudy, 56°F with winds of 1 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
56°F
| Measure | West VirginiaAway | BYUHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,675 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 677 miles |
| Season total | 3,549 miles | 4,454 miles |
| Body clock | 22:30 | 20:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 6 days |
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