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    BYU Football vs SMU Predictions, Odds for Week 2 Game

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    The BYU Cougars and SMU Mustangs play a Week 2 college football game on Friday, September 6 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

    Which team will win the match?

    Check out these tips and predictions for the game, which starts at 4 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN (stream with this free FUBO trial).

    BYU is coming off a 41-13 win over Southern Illinois in the season opener. SMU won its Week 1 game against Houston Christian 59-7.

    According to BetMGM Sportsbook, SMU is a 10-point favorite over BYU in college football odds for the game.

    The Mustangs are -400 on the moneyline. The Cougars are +310.

    The over/under for the match has been set at 55.5 points.

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    ESPN: SMU Has 79% Chance to Beat BYU

    The site gives the Mustangs a 79% chance of beating the Cougars in Friday’s game.

    Randy Chambers writes: “BYU still has questions on both sides of the ball that can’t be solved when you play Southern Illinois. Until then, I can understand why SMU is a huge favorite at home. However, this is the same SMU team that nearly lost to Nevada in opening week as a 27-point favorite. I’m just not running to the window to put double digits on the scoreboard after watching that. Jake Retzlaff is coming off the best game of his career, for what that’s worth, and Martin is a stud running back who could give SMU some trouble. BYU is also 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games as double digit underdogs. I’m just not completely sold on SMU with those numbers. Give me BYU and the points.”

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    Pick Dawgz: Take BYU with the points against SMU

    Shane Mickle writes: “SMU wants to play two quarterbacks because they’re both talented, but ultimately I think it’s going to hurt them. They can’t find a rhythm and the lack of it is going to hurt them. BYU may not be as good as they’ve been the last few years, but they still have a good quarterback and they’re going to get some good quarterback play here. They may not win, but BYU is going to make this game close. Back BYU against the spread.”

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    Eddie Kline writes: “BYU has historically benefited from playing inferior opponents and their roster is not ready for Power Four football. SMU has done a great job preparing for their move to the ACC conference and will cruise to a home win that tops the total.”

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    Fan Insider: BYU Will Beat SMU On Friday

    Justin Giles writes: “For BYU, this game presents a big opportunity. Traveling and playing in the Texas heat will be a challenge, but SMU’s lackluster performance and ongoing struggles could work in BYU’s favor. With their defensive line, led by preseason All-Big 12 pick Tyler Batty, poised to exploit SMU’s weaknesses, BYU has a solid chance to pull off an upset. Given BYU’s recent history of pulling off upsets in September, they could continue their early-season streak. If BYU wants to go bowling this year, this game could be a game-changer for the Cougars.”

    STREAM THE GAME: Watch BYU Football vs. SMU Live with FUBO (Free Trial)

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