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BYU Cougars

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BYU Cougars is 11-2 on the season, 8-3-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +21.8. BYU Cougars is covering the spread at 73% this season (8-3-2), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Big 12 Conference
Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
Power Rating: +21.8
HFA Rating:2.7 pts
Record: 11-2
ATS: 8-3-2
O/U: 6-5-2

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Portland State
W 69-0
W
Over
vs
Stanford
W 27-3
Push
Push
at
East Carolina
W 34-13
W
Under
at
Colorado
W 24-21
L
Under
vs
West Virginia
W 38-24
L
Over
at
Arizona
W 33-27
W
Over
vs
Utah
W 24-21
W
Under
at
Iowa State
W 41-27
W
Over
at
Texas Tech
L 7-29
L
Under
vs
TCU
W 44-13
W
Over
at
Cincinnati
W 26-14
W
Under
vs
UCF
W 41-21
W
Over
at
Texas Tech
L 7-34
Push
Push
vs
Georgia Tech
W 25-21
Push
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

9,887 miles — ranked 23th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1Portland StateHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2StanfordHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3—Bye
Week 4East Carolina1,889 mi1,889 mi
Week 5Colorado339 mi2,227 mi
Week 6West VirginiaHome (0 mi)2,227 mi
Week 7Arizona555 mi2,782 mi
Week 8UtahHome (0 mi)2,782 mi
Week 9Iowa State946 mi3,728 mi
Week 10—Bye
Week 11Texas Tech710 mi4,438 mi
Week 12TCUHome (0 mi)4,438 mi
Week 13Cincinnati1,443 mi5,881 mi
Week 14UCFHome (0 mi)5,881 mi
Week 15Texas Tech960 mi6,841 mi

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Offensive Struggles Against Elite Defense

BYU managed only 200 total yards, a season low, and scored just 7 points. The offense was stifled by Texas Tech's aggressive defense, which forced four turnovers and limited the Cougars to 110 yards after the first drive.

Turnover Issues Prove Costly

BYU committed four turnovers, including two interceptions thrown by true freshman Bear Bachmeier. These mistakes directly led to Texas Tech touchdowns and prevented the Cougars from mounting a comeback.

Slow Start Avoided, But Inability to Sustain Drives

BYU opened with a 90-yard touchdown drive, but then managed only 24 yards before halftime. The offense failed to maintain momentum, highlighting a lack of consistency against top-tier competition.

Running Game Contained

Big 12 rushing leader LJ Martin was held to 76 yards on 19 carries, well below his average of 102.4 yards per game. The inability to establish the run limited BYU's offensive options.

Playoff Hopes Dashed, Bowl Game Ahead

With the loss, BYU (11-2) will not make the College Football Playoff. The team will now prepare for its 19th bowl game in 21 seasons, needing to regroup after consecutive losses to Texas Tech.

Sources

Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

BYU Cougars — 11-2 overall, 8-3-2 ATS, power rating +21.8.