The West Virginia Mountaineers will play against the BYU Cougars on Friday, October 3, 2025. The game will take place at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT, and will be shown on ESPN at 10:30 PM. This Week 6 game features the Mountaineers with a 2-3 record facing the Cougars, who are undefeated at 4-0 this season.

West Virginia vs. BYU Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: BYU Cougars -1185. BYU is strong at home with a 2-0 record this season. West Virginia struggles on the road with a 0-2 record.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 47.5. West Virginia games often go over, with a 9-2-1 record after a loss. BYU has scored well this season, ranking 30th in points for.

Team Trends

• BYU Cougars are ranked #23 in both the AP and Coaches Polls.
• West Virginia Mountaineers have a road record of 0-2 this season.
• BYU Cougars have a perfect home record of 2-0 this season.
• West Virginia Mountaineers rank 17th in rushing yards with 1081 this season.
• BYU Cougars have allowed only 37 points against them, ranking 11th in defense this season.

West Virginia vs BYU Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are set to take on the BYU Cougars in Week 6 of the 2025 season. The Mountaineers come into this game with a 2-3 record, struggling on the road with two losses. They are looking to bounce back from a two-game losing streak. Their conference record is 0-2, placing them low in the Big 12 standings.

On the other side, the BYU Cougars are having a strong season with a 4-0 record. They are ranked 23rd in both the AP and Coaches Polls. The Cougars have been solid at home, winning both games played at LaVell Edwards Stadium. They are on a four-game win streak and hold a 1-0 conference record. This game will test the Mountaineers as they face a ranked opponent in a challenging environment.

BYU Cougars: Strong Season Start

The BYU Cougars are ranked #23 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They play in the Big 12 Conference and call LaVell Edwards Stadium their home. This season, they have a perfect 4-0 record, with a strong 2-0 record both at home and on the road.

Bear Bachmeier leads the team as the top quarterback, with 697 passing yards and six touchdowns in four games. LJ Martin is the top running back, recording 400 rushing yards and one touchdown. Chase Roberts stands out as a wide receiver with 234 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

On offense, the Cougars have scored 154 points, ranking 30th, and have 1,015 rushing yards, ranking 27th. Defensively, they have allowed only 37 points, placing them 11th, and have secured 10 sacks and five interceptions. BYU’s betting trends highlight their strength as favorites, with a 15-1 record in their last 16 games when favored.

West Virginia Mountaineers: Seeking a Turnaround

The West Virginia Mountaineers are in the Big 12 Conference, with their home games played at Milan Puskar Stadium. This season, they have a 2-3 record overall, with a 2-1 record at home but struggling on the road at 0-2. Their conference record stands at 0-2, highlighting their challenges this season.

Nicco Marchiol has been the top quarterback, amassing 720 passing yards and two touchdowns in four games. Unfortunately, Marchiol is currently out due to a foot injury. This creates opportunities for other quarterbacks like Jaylen Henderson and Khalil Wilkins to step up and make an impact.

On the ground, Tye Edwards and Jahiem White have shown potential, with Edwards recording 141 rushing yards and three touchdowns. White has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury, leaving the team to rely on other running backs. The Mountaineers have scored 110 points this season and rank 17th in rushing yards with 1,081.

Final Betting Pick

The money line prediction for BYU Cougars at -1185 is strong. BYU is undefeated this season with a 4-0 record. They have been solid at home, winning both home games. West Virginia has struggled on the road with a 0-2 record, which makes BYU the safer pick.

The over/under prediction of over 47.5 is supported by both teams’ recent performances. West Virginia’s games often go over, especially after a loss, with a 9-2-1 record. BYU ranks 30th in points for, indicating they can score well. This suggests a higher-scoring game is possible.

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