SMU (2-0) vs BYU (1-0)
Game Info: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Gerald J. Ford Stadium)
Betting Odds: SMU -12/ BYU +12 --- Over/Under: 55
The SMU Mustangs & BYU Cougars
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Week one has been great in college football and we want to keep the vibes going, so in this article, we're gonna make a prediction for the BYU vs. SMU game happening in College Football Week 2 on Friday, September 6th, at Gerald J Ford Stadium. Let's check out our pick for the BYU Cougars vs. SMU Mustangs match-up. The Outlet Sports Ventures will be sharing articles and predictions throughout the season to help you win some cash!
The Quarterback Play Impressed for BYU?
In the first game, BYU faced off Southern Illinois, and they were able to secure a 41-13 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were up 14-0 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Jake Retzlaff was under center fhr te Cougars and he completed 20 of his 30 asses for 348 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. It was a running back by committee with two different players finishing with 13 carries. LJ Martin finished with 13 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown. Hinkley Ropati also finished with 13 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown.
So, Chase Roberts seems to be a bit of a problem for the other team when he's out wide. He managed to grab seven passes for 108 yards. On the defensive side, they struggled a bit against the running plays, especially when the quarterback decided to run. However, they really tightened up when it came to defending against passes. They only let DJ Williams complete 10 out of his 20 passes for 98 yards, and they even picked him off once.
Can SMU get their Third Win?
SMU is one of the few teams that have played two games already, and they were able to win each of the first two games. In the first game against the Nevada Wolfpack they were able to secure the 29-24 victory, and in the last game against Houston Christian they were were able to secure the 59-7 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were up 28-0 and they never looked back on the way to the victory.
SMU is one of the few teams in college football that's gonna be switching between two quarterbacks. Kevin Jennings threw 10 out of 14 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown, while Preston Stone completed 6 out of 9 passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Oh, and on defense in the last game, they snagged two interceptions and shut down the run game pretty well. They gotta keep that energy up and make sure to slow down the run game from the start in the next game, you know?
The BYU vs SMU Game Prediction
The Pick : BYU +12
So, SMU wants to have two quarterbacks on the field because they're both pretty good, but honestly, I think it might backfire. It's hard for them to find a groove when they keep swapping out QBs, and that's gonna be a problem. BYU may not be as strong as before, but they've got a solid quarterback and will bring their A-game. They might not snatch the win, but BYU is gonna give SMU a run for their money. My money's on BYU to cover the spread.
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