BYU vs Utah Tech Prediction: One and Done For the Cougars
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Crazy things can happen – UMass just roasted Rutgers – but this is about as much of a scrimmage as it gets for a BYU team that has to get ready for Arizona and the Big 12 opener.
The Cougars have a strong team returning with a whole bunch of experience, but it needs to use this Utah Tech game to get everything right. The Thunderbirds – coming off a 2-10 season – have a game under their belt, losing 54-0 to Montana State.
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BYU vs Utah Tech: Quick Hits
- Utah Tech put up a few points in the 52-26 loss to BYU in 2022. That was the only time the two teams met.
- BYU has won six straight openers since the loss to Utah to start the 2019 season.
- The two other non-conference games for the Cougars are against Colorado State on the road in two weeks and at home against Notre Dame in mid-October.
How To Watch BYU vs Utah Tech
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
TV: ESPN+
Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
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Why Utah Tech Will Win
The Trailblazers already saw a loaded team in Week 0. Montana State is good enough to win another FCS national championship, so maybe don’t look too deeply into the ugly blowout loss last week.
Utah Tech wasn’t bad against the Bobcat running game, and there was a little bit of a pass rush to be a bit of a bother. But …
Why BYU Will Win
The Utah Tech offense didn’t move a lick against Montana State, and it’ll have to come up with something special to get anything moving against the Cougars.
There’s work to do, though. BYU needs to get the new receivers up to speed with quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who needs to throw it around a little bit, then get off the field. Considering his running style, veteran backup Treyson Bourguet could use some reps. The Cougar twos will keep the team going.
BYU vs Utah Tech Prediction, Betting Lines
BYU will score as much as it wants to. The team knows it’s good, and it doesn’t have to prove any points, but this live scrimmage should get everyone ready for the long haul. Bachmeier will be sharp for a half, and then everyone all the main men will sit.
BYU 65, Utah Tech 0
Latest Consensus Line: BYU -51.5, o/u: 61.5
ATS Confidence (out of 5): 3.5
Must See Rating (out of 5): 1
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