BAY @ BYU

Baylor arrives with momentum under interim leadership

Baylor is 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big 12 after a 42-31 win over Iowa State on Nov. 7, its second straight win under interim coach Joe Klanderman after rallying from 17-7 down.

Lagway’s legs add another dimension

In Baylor’s win over Iowa State, DJ Lagway threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a career-high 119 yards and a score, giving BYU another run threat to account for.

Baylor’s pass rush is a major matchup factor

Baylor’s 2026 season total reached 37 sacks after Iowa State, and its recap placed the Bears among the nation’s top three in sacks and tackles for loss; that pressure could test BYU’s protection.

BYU seeks a home response after costly Utah loss

BYU is 7-2 in 2026 and unbeaten in five home games, but its latest result was a 28-20 loss at Utah despite 391 yards and four turnovers.

Glasker and Lyons give BYU downfield options

Legend Glasker led BYU with 118 receiving yards in the Utah game, while Walker Lyons added 97 yards on seven catches, giving the Cougars downfield options.

Game-week availability remains unsettled

A Nov. 14 Baylor-at-BYU injury report was unavailable as of Nov. 7, so prior-week availability is not confirmation; recheck official Big 12 updates closer to kickoff. Sitake said BYU generally does not play players who miss Tuesday and Wednesday practice, and a podcast said BYU would receive a meaningful offensive boost if LJ Martin were available for the rivalry game.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

BYU moneyline: shop the price

BYU is favored, but compare current sportsbook moneylines and pass if the price does not compensate for the upset risk.

Under 47.5: a cautious lean

Consider Under 47.5 only if available: Baylor’s pressure could disrupt drives, but BYU’s turnover-heavy loss and the recent 2026 results’ offensive upside on both sides make it a lean rather than a confident play.