Cincinnati Bearcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction & Picks - NCAA

Prediction published on 11/22/25, 4:28 PM  by Matt Lowrimore | Modified on 11/25/25 at 1:27 PM in NCAA Picks

One of the most important games on the Week 13 College Football Saturday slate will see the 11th-ranked BYU Cougars take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Big 12. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Cougars and the Bearcats.

BYU enters this game with a record of 9-1 and 6-1 in the Big 12. The Cougars most recently beat the TCU Horned Frogs in Week 12 by a score of 44-13. BYU’s offense had a total of 447 yards, while its defense allowed 298 yards. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 296 yards and one touchdown, while running back LJ Martin led the team in rushing with 88 yards and one touchdown.

As for Cincinnati, they enter this game with a record of 7-3 and 5-2 in the Big 12. The Bearcats most recently lost to the Arizona Wildcats in Week 12 by a score of 30-24. Cincinnati’s offense had a total of 344 yards, while its defense allowed 475 yards. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby threw for 154 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while running back Tawee Walker led the team in rushing with 119 yards.