BYU Cougars vs Colorado State Rams Predictions

Bachmeier presents the challenge

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier's ability to extend plays is a concern for Colorado State coach Jim Mora. BYU Roundtable, a publication covering BYU sports, reports that Mora highlighted his size, decision-making, arm talent and mobility. That combination gives the Rams more to defend, but Mora's assessment alone doesn't justify laying SPF's 17.5 points with BYU.

Colorado State is 2-0 for the first time since 2011, according to BYU Roundtable. That record doesn't establish how the Rams will handle this matchup, especially with no detailed current-season performance or availability information to assess either team's advantage.

Prediction and betting outlook

BYU is the likely winner, but SPF's -1000 moneyline requires a win probability above 90.9% to break even. There's no firm basis for estimating BYU's chances that precisely. Colorado State's +650 price doesn't establish underdog value, either. Pass on the moneyline and spread.

SPF lists the total at 53.5, with over -108 and under -112. Without current scoring, pace or defensive data, neither direction warrants a bet, and an exact score prediction would be speculative.

Utah sports outlet KSL Sports reports that Saturday's game kicks off at 5:30 p.m. MDT at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins and airs on CBS.