Playing as an independent again, the BYU Cougars begin their season when they visit the Virginia Cavaliers Saturday afternoon (3:30 pm ET).

In the early wagering on this game the Cougars, coming off an 8-5 season, were favored by a field goal over the Cavs, who went just 4-8 last year.

View BYU vs Virginia Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: The Cavaliers were listed as 4-point underdogs at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook on the college football lines.






BYU Cougars Trends:
When playing in August are 7-1
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Virginia Cavaliers Trends:
When playing in August are 1-4
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few Cougars at Cavaliers trends to consider:
BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of BYU's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 5 games
Virginia is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Virginia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Virginia is 2-11-1 ATS in its last 14 games


Next up:
BYU home to Texas, Saturday, September 7
Virginia home to Oregon, Saturday, September 7