The Bearkats will play the Cougars on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 10:15 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Sam Houston State and BYU scheduled to matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Sam Houston State had a 97.33 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for BYU in the 2022 season was 98.67.
- Away Sam Houston State - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Sam Houston State had a 3-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the WAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home BYU - BYU finished the 2022 regular season with a 4-2 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the Independent Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Sam Houston State wound up 6th (165) in the WAC Conference, with BYU ranked 2nd (407) for points scored in the 2022 Independent Conference.
- Points Against - Sam Houston State finished 6th (187) in the WAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. BYU wound up 1st (383) in the 2022 Independent Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Sam Houston State had a 5-4 regular season overall record, with BYU notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild clash at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 2nd! The Sam Houston State away team (5-4 last season) is up against the BYU home team (8-5 last season) in one of the first games of the 2023-24 college football regular season. Spastic Leprechaun here to give you a whirlwind preview!
Both teams are hungry for a strong start to the season. Will Sam Houston State's momentum carry them to victory? Or will BYU defend their home turf with a vengeance?... It's bound to be an explosive showdown!
If you're feeling lucky, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Review the odds below and place your bets for a chance to strike gold! Who will come out on top? Tune in on September 2nd to find out!
Best Bearkats at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite BYU |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite BYU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
BYU is a -19.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +20 -112 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 46.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47 -113 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the under.
BYU is a -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +850 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Sam Houston State
BYU
9/02/23 10:15pm EDT | +19.5 -110-19.5 -110 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +19.5 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 19 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 20 or more.
Favorite BYU - BYU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -19.5 BYU favorite bet wins if they win by 20 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 19 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sam Houston State at BYU Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Sam Houston State
BYU
9/02/23 10:15pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| BYU | 2-7 | 0.222 | 5 | 7 | 277 | 358 | 4-2 | 1-5 | L5 |
| C-USA | |||||||||
| Sam Houston State | 2-6 | 0.250 | 3 | 9 | 240 | 314 | 2-3 | 1-5 | W1 |
Sam Houston State & BYU Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
BYU Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| BYU | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs BYU | BYU 14, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Air Force vs Sam Houston State | AFA 13, SHSU 3 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Houston | HOU 38, SHSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 35, SHSU 28 (OT) Thursday, September 28th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs Liberty | LIB 21, SHSU 16 Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 27, SHSU 13 Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | FIU 33, SHSU 27 (2OT) Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 37, SHSU 34 Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 24, KENN 21 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | SHSU 42, LT 27 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 28, SHSU 23 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Middle Tennessee vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 23, MTSU 20 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs BYU | BYU 14, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Southern Utah vs BYU | BYU 41, SUU 16 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | BYU vs Arkansas | BYU 38, ARK 31 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | BYU vs Kansas | KU 38, BYU 27 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Cincinnati vs BYU | BYU 35, CIN 27 Friday, September 29th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | BYU vs TCU | TCU 44, BYU 11 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Texas Tech vs BYU | BYU 27, TTU 14 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | BYU vs Texas | TEX 35, BYU 6 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | BYU vs West Virginia | WVU 37, BYU 7 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Iowa State vs BYU | ISU 45, BYU 13 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Oklahoma vs BYU | OU 31, BYU 24 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | BYU vs Oklahoma State | OKST 40, BYU 34 (2OT) Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sam Houston State vs BYU College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at 10:15 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Sam Houston State vs BYU Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sam Houston State vs BYU Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.