These teams last met in 2016, and BYU ground out an 18-16 win that went UNDER by nearly 30 points. BYU had one of its worst years on offense in its history last year averaging only 17 points per game, while allowing just 25 per contest. The Cougars return seven on offense, but only one on the offensive line. They're hoping the return of quarterback Tanner Magnum, who missed the last three games last year due to an injury, will be the spark they need. Magnum has the experience having played in 26 games in his career, but he also has struggled at times, and the Cougars will be breaking in a different offense in a new system. The defense still will be formidable with seven starters back, including three on the defensive line. Arizona returns nine on defense and has a new coach in Kevin Sumlin, who is anxious to take advantage of QB Khalil Tate's many talents as he did with Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M. BYU has gone UNDER its last four games versus Pac-12 teams, the Cougars have stayed UNDER 14 of their last 19 non-conference games, and eight of their last 11 road games overall. Also, the Cougars are 15-6 UNDER their last 21 games overall. The Wildcats will have an improved defense, so look for this matchup to stay UNDER the total.
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CFB
BYU at Arizona
September 1, 2018
10:45 PM Eastern
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 60.5 -105 (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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