The SMU Mustangs (2-0) welcome the BYU Cougars (1-0) to Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas Friday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the BYU vs. SMU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Mustangs kicked off their season with a 29-24 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack on the road; however, they were far from covering as a 27-point favorite. SMU then took on Houston Christian, winning 59-7 and covering as a 50.5-point favorite. It is led by RB Brashard Smith, who has 175 rushing yards and 3 TDs in 2 games.
BYU has had better luck airing the ball out behind QB Jake Retzlaff, who had 348 yards and 3 TDs in the Cougars 41-13 win over Southern Illinois Saturday. BYU covered as a 16.5-point home favorite. WR Chase Roberts had 108 yards on 7 receptions against SIU.
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