Arizona State vs BYU Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 31, 2026
The Arizona State Sun Devils will travel to Provo, Utah, Saturday afternoon for a Big 12 matchup against the No. 8 BYU Cougars inside LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, with coverage available on FOX. Arizona State comes into Saturday 4-3 overall following a 28-17 victory against Kansas State. BYU is 6-1 this season after suffering its first loss of the year, falling 39-31 in double overtime against UCF. BYU is a -16.5 favorite and a -750 on the money line. Arizona State is a +525, and the total is 48.5. Keep up with our College Football Picks.
Arizona State looks for the upset
Cutter Boley is leading the Arizona State offense this season with 1,360 passing yards and 13 touchdowns on 105 completions, and added 66 rushing yards and one touchdown on 42 carries before his demotion. Mikey Keene has also spent time under center for Arizona State this season, throwing for 448 yards and two touchdowns on 39 completions. Cardae Mack leads the Arizona State rushing attack with 400 yards and six touchdowns on 55 carries, while Kyson Brown has added 335 yards and one score on 61 carries.
Offensively, Arizona State got the job done last week, scoring 28 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, while compiling 359 total yards. Defensively, Arizona State was solid, allowing just 17 points on 278 total yards and held Kansas State to only four third-down conversions. Mikey Keene led the Arizona State passing attack, completing 10 passes for 160 yards. Cardae Mack dominated on the ground with 159 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries. Reed Harris was the top target in the Arizona State offense, hauling in six receptions for 147 yards.
BYU comes in looking to get back rolling
Bear Bachmeier is the offensive leader this season for BYU with 1514 yards and 11 scores, along with 321 yards and seven touchdowns on 64 carries. LJ Martin is the top ball carrier on the team with 344 yards and three scores on 44 carries, and Preston Rex has added 223 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries. Legend Glasker is leading BYU with 498 yards and four scores on 28 catches. Kyler Kasper has added 373 yards and four scores on 26 receptions.
The BYU offense moved the ball well last week, scoring 31 points but only 7 in overtime on 373 total yards. Defensively, BYU was obliterated, giving up 39 points on 463 total yards. Bear Bachmeier led the charge for the BYU offense last week, completing 16 passes for 257 yards and two scores and ran the ball 15 times for 37 yards and one score. Kyler Kasper led the Cougars with 129 yards and one touchdown on 6 receptions. Legend Glasker added a second-best 54 yards and one score on 4 catches.
Arizona State vs BYU Picks and Prediction
Pick: BYU -16.5
BYU should come into this matchup with plenty of motivation after dropping its first game of the season. The Cougars have been difficult to handle at home, and their ability to establish the running game should create problems for an Arizona State defense that has struggled against stronger competition. The Sun Devils have surrendered at least 53 points in two of their last four games, showing significant weaknesses when opponents find an offensive rhythm. BYU should be able to control the line of scrimmage, sustain long drives, and wear down the Arizona State defense as the game progresses. Look for the Cougars to bounce back with a convincing home victory.
Pick: Over 48.5
Arizona State has enough offensive talent to contribute to the total, but the biggest factor will be BYU's ability to consistently move the football. The Cougars should have success on the ground, opening opportunities through the passing game against an Arizona State defense that has been vulnerable to explosive plays. The Sun Devils will likely need to throw the football more frequently if they fall behind, which could create additional possessions and scoring chances for both teams. Expect BYU to approach 40 points while Arizona State does enough offensively to push the combined score over the number.