No. 12 BYU at No. 25 Oregon Prediction for Week 3
Odds, best bets and analysis for this college football matchup
By Matthew Horner – Sep 13, 2022, 7:36pm
It took two overtimes, but the Cougars got the job done against a very good Baylor Bears team last week. The 26-20 victory was a hard-fought match that could have gone either way, but it showed just how good this team really is. They are now 2-0 after that win and a blowout 51-20 victory in Week 1 against USF. Each week they are proving that they belong, and they have what it takes to be a real contender for the college football playoff.
BYU QB Jaren Hall has thrown for three touchdowns and 522 yards through two games, while running back Christopher Brooks has added 166 yards and a touchdown for the Cougars to start the year.
There's also no question that they are being challenged early, with a back-to-back here against Baylor and Oregon. That is a tough ask for a team to come out of 2-0, but the Cougars have the ability to do it. Traveling to fa ce the Ducks will be extremely difficult, and I think home field had a bit of an affect on the Baylor game. The good news is that they have the offensive front to keep a talented Oregon defensive line at bay, and they have the veteran playmakers to get down the field and make plays.