Baylor Bears vs BYU Cougars Prediction & Odds – November 14, 2026

Baylor arrives in Provo with a chance to test BYU’s unbeaten home record. Both teams are 4-2 in conference play, making this a meeting between closely matched contenders with different offensive strengths.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm EST · LaVell Edwards Stadium

Total: 48.5 — over -110, under -110.

Draft Kings odds checked November 12, 2026 15:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Baylor’s passing game meets a demanding road test

Baylor averages 277.8 passing yards and 31.9 points per game, giving the Bears a clear route to pressure BYU’s defense. DJ Lagway has thrown for 1,900 yards with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions, while Gavin Freeman leads the team with 69 catches and 852 receiving yards.

The Bears have responded to a difficult October stretch with consecutive wins, beating UCF 41-9 on the road and Iowa State 42-31 at home. Those results show two ways Baylor can win: it contained UCF while finding enough offense to outlast Iowa State. Before that, the Bears fell 25-24 at Kansas and scored only six points in a loss to TCU. The contrast matters here. Baylor’s recent scoring surge is encouraging, but the Kansas and TCU games show that its offense has not produced consistently across every matchup.

BYU’s home form against Baylor’s momentum

BYU is 5-0 at home and allows 302.2 yards per game, including 199.6 through the air. That makes its pass defense central to this matchup. The Cougars also average 169.1 rushing yards per game, giving them a way to sustain drives rather than rely exclusively on passing production.

The Cougars return after a 28-20 loss at Utah, their second defeat in three games following a 39-31 setback at UCF. Their results at home have told a different story: they beat Arizona State 27-20, Notre Dame 28-24 and Iowa State 24-10 in their three most recent completed home games. Those margins were not all comfortable, but BYU held each of those opponents to 24 points or fewer. The question is whether that steadier home version can reappear against a Baylor team coming off two wins.

Injury news

Baylor Bears: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

BYU Cougars: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 12, 2026 15:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: BYU Cougars.

BYU’s unbeaten home record and recent home defensive results give the Cougars a narrow edge. Baylor’s consecutive wins and improved scoring make this a real test, particularly if the Bears sustain their passing attack.

Original winner pick recorded November 12, 2026 08:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.