BYU Cougars defeat Arizona State Sun Devils 27-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · Arizona State Sun Devils 20, BYU Cougars 27
The BYU Cougars beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 27-20 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Arizona State Sun Devils covered the spread as 17.5-point underdogs. The total pushed: 47 points, exactly the closing total of 47. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. BYU Cougars final score and game recap
The BYU Cougars led 7-0 after the first quarter and 17-3 at halftime. The Arizona State Sun Devils outscored the BYU Cougars 17-10 in the second half, 14-0 in the third quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jake Fette (Arizona State Sun Devils): 22/42 passing for 166 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Cardae Mack (Arizona State Sun Devils): 23 carries for 123 yards.
- Bear Bachmeier (BYU Cougars): 19/30 passing for 236 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Legend Glasker (BYU Cougars): 4 catches for 87 yards.
Who covered the spread in Arizona State Sun Devils vs. BYU Cougars?
The Arizona State Sun Devils covered the spread as 17.5-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened at BYU Cougars -16.5 and closed at BYU Cougars -17.5.
Did Arizona State Sun Devils vs. BYU Cougars go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 47 points combined, exactly the closing total of 47. 20 of the 47 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 47.
How did AiQ's Arizona State Sun Devils vs. BYU Cougars predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the BYU Cougars to win at -900, a win (+$11.11 on a $100 bet).
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. BYU Cougars game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Arizona State Sun Devils team total 14.5: the over, paying -102, with 20 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +100, with 7 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: BYU Cougars won the first half, paying -650.
- First-half total 24.5: the under, paying -122, with 20 points scored.
- BYU Cougars team total 31.5: the under, paying -113, with 27 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: BYU Cougars won the first quarter, paying -395.
- First-half spread: BYU Cougars -9.5 covered, paying -125.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. BYU Cougars odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Arizona State Sun Devils at +600 and the BYU Cougars at -900. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the BYU Cougars a 86% favorite. The BYU Cougars won as the favorite at -900: $11.11 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the BYU Cougars, the best price before the game was -800 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−1.5% value).
The spread moved toward the BYU Cougars between the open and the close, and the Arizona State Sun Devils covered.
Arizona State Sun Devils and BYU Cougars betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Arizona State Sun Devils 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times, with 1 push.
This result left the BYU Cougars 7-1 in the 2026 regular season (5-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Arizona State Sun Devils and BYU Cougars?
Next for the Arizona State Sun Devils: the Colorado Buffaloes at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the BYU Cougars: at the Utah Utes on Saturday, November 7, 2026.