Kansas Jayhawks vs. BYU Cougars 11/16/24 – On the 16th of November, 2024, the Kansas Jayhawks will challenge the BYU Cougars in a college football showdown. The Jayhawks come in a 3-6 standing needing to ensure a win, whilst the Cougar are yet to be beaten, standing undefeated at 9-0. With the college football season heading into week 12, the kickoff for the game seems to be set for 10:15 PM ET. As the season coming towards its tail end, the match promises to be explosive as the Jayhawks try to stop the Cougars from getting an undefeated season. Fans can follow all of the interesting drama on ESPN.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. BYU Cougars 11/16/24
| When: | Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM ET |
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| Where: | LaVell Edwards Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Jayhawks | +2.5 (-110) | Over 56.5 (-110) | +115 |  |
| Cougars | -2.5 (-110) | Under 56.5 (-110) | -135 | |
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As of now, the odds makers have the BYU Cougars as a slight home favourite at -2.5, considering that they are undefeated and have been good throughout the season. The total for the match is provided at 56.5 as well, and trends indicate that this is going to be a high-scoring match as both teams have gone over that points line in their recent games.
Jalon Daniels QB vs. Jake Retzlaff QB
Jalon Daniels from Kansas Jayhawks had a rough season and finished with 133 completed passes out of 237 attempts for 1,816 yardage. The season statistics of 56.1 percent in completion and 13 for 9 as a touchdown over-interception ratio are mediocre at best, but the pressure-performing skills for Daniels will be critical against BYU. Based on how he currently handles heat, this could swing the game in even the most unexpected directions.
On the other hand, Jake Retzlaff of BYU had a little better skew than the others, with 152 completions and 2,091 yards while throwing 18 touchdowns against 7 interceptions, marking him as a stable quarterback. He is expected to have a better figure than Daniels, with a 58 percent completion rate and a passer rating of 142.4 compared to 131 of Daniels. Retzlaff’s leadership qualities have been a major contributor to BYU’s unbeaten record so far and will continue to be important in this game.
In the event that Daniels and Retzlaff face off on the pitch, it will be more of a fight between the will and the attitude. Daniels has struggled with protection in the past, managing more sacks and more lost yards, but there’s a chance at making big plays that might be able to catch the Cougars off guard. A relatively slower pace of Retzlaff’s game might appear like an advantage, but there is a reason why there are so many crazy stories in football, and many of those come from college football, where things can get chaotic.
The Jayhawks’ Offensive Strides
Kansas has shown an impressive overall performance in their last five games in offense with extreme peaks and valleys. Among these, Running back Devin Neal stands out with a remarkable 874 rushing yards on 148 attempts this season, showcasing a strong run game. Another important player has been wide receiver Luke Grimm, who caught the ball 40 times for 505 yards. These performances, including the dominant scoring displays noted by Kansas against Iowa State and Houston, demonstrate that Kansas has the firepower to crack defenses, but the biggest problem is the sustained performance level.
Cougars’ Consistency
LJ Martin and Chase Roberts have stood out in BYU’s offensive plans. Martin finished the game with 425 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, while Roberts had 588 receiving yards. These stats complement each other well and present a rather cohesive front. Martin and Roberts showcased the ability to advance the ball in tight contests against Utah Utes and in a solid showing against Oklahoma State. Both the rushing and receiving games have shown consistency over the course of this season, which has been instrumental in the team’s unbeaten so far and will remain key if the unbeaten record is to be protected.
Trends
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends
Kansas are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas’ last 6 games.
Kansas are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas’ last 5 games on the road.
Kansas are 5-14 SU in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
BYU Cougars Betting Trends
Brigham Young are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Brigham Young’s last 5 games.
Brigham Young are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games.
Brigham Young are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games at home.
Brigham Young are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. BYU Cougars Betting Prediction
With the current statistics and performance history, BYU emerges as the favorite for this contest. Their level-headedness and dependability, regardless of the stage of the tournament, separates them from Kansas. The Jayhawks, on the other hand, should be able to hold their own and perhaps push the total over the line more than once again. In fact, BYU may cover the spread in their own winning and entertaining contest that is projected to be high-scoring.
A high-scoring game with lots of scoring drives is anticipated, favoring the OVER and leading BYU to be above -2.5 spread in front of their own fans.
Score Prediction: BYU Cougars 34, Kansas Jayhawks 27.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
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Published on: November 16, 2024
Last updated: March 26, 2025