In a similar way to the new Big 12 members, the BYU Cougars have had a miserable 2023 campaign. BYU may limp into a bowl game, but it won’t be big. However, this week brings the opportunity to salvage the season. The Cougars will host the Oklahoma Sooners. Like in 2022, Oklahoma started hot but cooled off when the big games began. BYU would normally be a dangerous Betting on College Football home dog. But they have failed to inspire confidence with ugly losses all season. Last week, the Cougars were run off their home field against Iowa State.
Oklahoma Sooners vs. BYU Cougars NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 18, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT |
| TV Coverage: | ABC or ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oklahoma | -24 -110 | 57 -110 | -2800 |  |
| BYU | +24 -110 | 57 -110 | +1300 | |
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Oklahoma Sooners Team Overview
Last game, the Oklahoma Sooners won 59-20 against the West Virginia Mountaineers as 13-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 59.5. Oklahoma has a record of 8-2 straight up, 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 over/under the sports betting total. OU ranks 4th for total offense, 7th for passing, 36th for rushing, and 4th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 69th overall, 89th against the pass, 49th against the rush, and 28th for points allowed. Also, Oklahoma ranks 106th for fewest turnovers lost and 2nd for takeaways.
Dillon Gabriel threw for a season-high 423 yards and five touchdowns and ran for three more as Oklahoma beat West Virginia. To show, Gabriel’s eight combined passing/rushing touchdowns set a school record. The win snapped a two-game losing streak and kept the Sooners hunting for a berth in the Big 12 Championship game.
Accordingly, Gabriel moved into 10th place in NCAA career passing yards. Drake Stoops finished with 10 catches for 164 yards and three touchdowns. Stoops has set career highs in receiving yards in back-to-back games. Also, Nic Anderson had four catches for 119 yards. And then Gavin Sawchuk ran for 135 yards. Oklahoma outgained the Mountaineers 644-330. The Sooners’ offensive production was its highest of the season.
BYU Cougars Team Overview
Last game, the BYU Cougars lost 45-13 against the West Virginia Mountaineers as 7.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 41.5. BYU has a record of 5-5 straight up, 3-7 against the spread, and 6-4 over/under the total. BYU ranks 126th for total offense, 86th for passing, 126th for rushing, and 106th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 106th overall, 78th against the pass, 116th against the rush, and 95th for points allowed. Also, BYU ranks 76th for fewest turnovers lost and 15th for takeaways.
Jake Retzlaff started for the second straight week for injured QB Kedon Slovis. Overall, Retzlaff completed 10 of 27 passes for 104 yards with two interceptions. Consider that BYU gained only 318 yards in a third straight blowout loss. The game got off to a disastrous start for the Cougars, who are struggling in their first Big 12 season.
Following a BYU fumble and recovery of the opening kickoff, Retzlaff threw an interception. In turn, that error led to a quick 4-yard touchdown pass from Becht to Noel. The Cougars coughed up the ensuing kickoff, leading to Chase Contreraz’s 31-yard field goal.
Oklahoma at BYU SBG Free Picks
Of course, Oklahoma has the better roster. But the Sooners have been sloppy and unreliable Betting on College Football value in 2023.
Oklahoma at BYU SBG Best Bet: BYU Cougars.