No. 2 BYU takes its undefeated start on the road Saturday, and the BYU vs UCF prediction from FOX Sports Research points to the Cougars covering a 6.5-point spread. The Week 8 Big 12 matchup is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Florida, with FOX carrying the broadcast.
Game essentials
BYU is the visiting team and the higher-ranked side. UCF hosts as the underdog. The game falls on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, and is part of the Big 12 conference schedule.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on FOX. Streaming options include FOX One, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App.
Odds snapshot from FanDuel
FanDuel Sportsbook lists BYU as a 6.5-point favorite at -115. UCF is +6.5 at -105. The moneyline sits at -258 for BYU and +210 for UCF.
The total is set at 43.5 points, with both the over and under priced at -110. These lines were listed as of Oct. 24, 2026.
FOX Sports Research pick
FOX Sports Research backs BYU minus 6.5. That aligns with the market’s view of the Cougars as a ranked road favorite.
FOX Sports may receive compensation from betting partners. The odds and pick reflect information available as of Oct. 24.
Why the numbers point to a low-scoring profile
Both teams sit near the bottom of the Big 12 in passing yards per game. UCF ranks second-fewest at 192.7 yards per game. BYU ranks third-fewest at 214.5.
BYU’s conference scoring average is 23 points per game. Its conference defense allows just 12.3 points per game. That gap between a modest offense and a stingy defense shapes the matchup.
The total of 43.5 points sits in line with two passing offenses that do not pile up yards through the air. UCF’s 192.7 passing yards per game and BYU’s 214.5 are among the lowest in the conference.
BYU's bid for another 7-0 start
BYU is chasing a 7-0 start for the third consecutive season. The Cougars opened 7-0 in each of the two previous seasons.
A win at UCF would keep that streak alive and protect the No. 2 ranking. The Cougars enter as the road favorite, with the spread set at 6.5 points.
How to watch and stream
The game airs on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Streaming is available through FOX One, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App.
Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, Florida, is the venue. UCF is the home team.
What to know before kickoff
BYU is ranked No. 2 and favored by 6.5 points. UCF is the home underdog at +210 on the moneyline. The total is 43.5.
Both teams rank among the Big 12’s lowest-volume passing offenses. BYU’s conference defense allows 12.3 points per game, while its conference offense averages 23.
The FOX Sports Research pick is BYU minus 6.5. Odds are from FanDuel Sportsbook as of Oct. 24.
