SMU vs. BYU Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 6

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SMU vs. BYU Spread, Line & Odds for Sept. 6

Data Skrive:

RJ Maryland will lead the SMU Mustangs (2-0) into their matchup versus the BYU Cougars (1-0) at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET.

The Mustangs are double-digit favorites (currently -11.5) in their game versus the Cougars, with the over/under being 55.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mustangs are -474 and the Cougars are +358.)

Below you can find our betting primer for this season, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Odds to Cover

SMU -11.5 vs. BYU

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

SMU vs. BYU Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Mustangs (-11.5)
  • Moneyline: Mustangs (-474), Cougars (+358)
  • Total: 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

SMU vs. BYU Betting Stats and Info

Against the spread, the Mustangs are winless in one games. Against the spread, the Mustangs are winless in 13 games when favored by 11.5 points or more. In one game as a moneyline favorite, SMU won. BYU has not lost a game against the spread this season (1-0-0). This will be the first time on the year BYU is an underdog on the moneyline.

SMU vs. BYU Key Players

SMU Mustangs

  • Preston Stone racked up 3,197 passing yards (228.4 per game) with a 59.9% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. He added 198 rushing yards on 62 carries with four touchdowns.
  • Jaylan Knighton ran for 745 yards on 136 attempts (53.2 yards per game) and scored seven touchdowns a season ago.
  • Last year LJ Johnson Jr. rushed for 576 yards on 109 carries (41.1 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns.
  • Jake Bailey grabbed 42 passes for 528 yards last year. He was targeted 56 times, and averaged 37.7 receiving yards.
  • Maryland’s stat line last year revealed 34 grabs for 518 yards and seven touchdowns. He put up 37 yards per game.
  • Kelvontay Dixon racked up 441 receiving yards on 25 catches with four TDs.
  • Elijah Roberts boasted an impressive stat line of 8.5 sacks, eight TFL and 36 tackles last year.
  • In last year’s campaign, Kobe Wilson totaled 73 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception.
  • Isaiah Nwokobia picked off four passes and tacked on 58 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and four passes defended last season.

BYU Cougars

  • Last season Kedon Slovis collected 1,716 passing yards (143 per game) while going 153-for-266 (57.5%) and throwing for 12 touchdowns with six interceptions.
  • LJ Martin picked up 518 rushing yards (43.2 per game) and scored four touchdowns.
  • Aidan Robbins totaled 485 rushing yards on 101 carries with one touchdown on the ground last year.
  • Last year Chase Roberts hauled in 42 passes for 573 yards (47.8 per game) and five touchdowns.
  • Isaac Rex contributed with 422 yards on 34 grabs and three touchdowns. He was targeted 63 times, and averaged 35.2 receiving yards last year.
  • Darius Lassiter caught 29 passes on 53 targets for 365 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 30.4 receiving yards per game.
  • Last season Tyler Batty racked up 5.5 sacks, five TFL and 51 tackles.
  • Max Tooley’s 2023 campaign saw him total 91 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception.
  • Eddie Heckard picked off five passes while adding 47 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended a season ago.