The Cougars will play the Mustangs on Friday, September 6th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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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 Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season continues with BYU matching up against SMU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - BYU has a 98.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for SMU is 99.67.
- Away BYU - BYU currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home SMU - So far, SMU has a 1-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2024. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - BYU ranks 8th (41) in the Big 12 Conference, with SMU currently ranking 1st (88) for points scored in the 2024 ACC Conference.
- Points Against - BYU stands 7th (13) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. SMU sits at 3rd (31) in the 2024 ACC Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
- Team Records - BYU has a 1-0 regular season overall record, with SMU currently possessing a 2-0 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown at Gerald J. Ford Stadium as BYU takes on SMU.
SMU looks to defend their home turf in this crucial early season matchup on Friday.
BYU comes in with a 1-0 record, while SMU boasts an impressive 2-0 start.
For all of your betting needs, head to SportsBetting3.com to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below.
Best Cougars at Mustangs Odds
| Underdog BYU | Favorite SMU |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog BYU | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -12.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while BYU is a +12.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and BYU is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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BYU
SMU
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | +12.5 -115-12.5 -105 |
Underdog BYU - BYU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 BYU underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
BYU at SMU 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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BYU
SMU
First Team To Score
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | +145-190Bet |
BYU
SMU
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | +165-250+10000Bet |
BYU
SMU
Game to Overtime
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +1300No -10000Bet |
BYU
SMU
Both Teams Score 10+
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -1100No +600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
BYU
SMU
Both Teams Score 20+
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -140No +110Bet |
BYU
SMU
Both Teams Score 30+
9/06/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +400No -650Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 2 | BYU vs SMU Friday, September 6th, 2024 | BYU 18, SMU 15 Gerald J. Ford Stadium | BYU by 3 |
| 2022 Bowls | SMU vs BYU Saturday, December 17th, 2022 New Mexico Bowl | BYU 24, SMU 23 University Stadium (NM) | BYU by 1 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| #13 SMU | 5-0 | 1.000 | 8 | 1 | 361 | 196 | 4-1 | 4-0 | W6 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| #9 BYU | 5-0 | 1.000 | 8 | 0 | 281 | 157 | 4-0 | 4-0 | W8 |
BYU & SMU Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
BYU Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| BYU | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| SMU | +6600 Bet |
BYU & SMU Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Southern Illinois vs BYU | BYU 41, SIU 13 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | BYU vs SMU | BYU 18, SMU 15 Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | BYU vs Wyoming | BYU 34, WYO 14 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kansas State vs BYU | BYU 38, KSU 9 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | BYU vs Baylor | BYU 34, BAY 28 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Arizona vs BYU | BYU 41, ARIZ 19 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Oklahoma State vs BYU | BYU 38, OKST 35 Friday, October 18th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | BYU vs UCF | BYU 37, UCF 24 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | BYU vs Utah | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 10:15 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Kansas vs BYU | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 10:15 pm EST |
| Week 13 | BYU vs Arizona State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs BYU | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | SMU vs Nevada | SMU 29, NEV 24 Saturday, August 24th, 2024 |
| Week 1 | Houston Christian vs SMU | SMU 59, HCU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | BYU vs SMU | BYU 18, SMU 15 Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | TCU vs SMU | SMU 66, TCU 42 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Florida State vs SMU | SMU 42, FSU 16 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | SMU vs Louisville | SMU 34, LOU 27 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Stanford | SMU 40, STAN 10 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | SMU vs Duke | SMU 28, DUKE 27 (OT) Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Pittsburgh vs SMU | SMU 48, PITT 25 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Boston College vs SMU | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | SMU vs Virginia | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | California vs SMU | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the BYU vs SMU 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 Friday, September 6th, 2024 at 7:00 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 BYU vs SMU Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the BYU vs SMU 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.