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BYU opens as double-digit favorite over UMass

After a heartbreaking loss to Boise State, BYU (4-5) will look to keep its bowl hopes alive as they head out east to take on UMass (4-6).

Vegas released its opening line for the game and BYU opened as a 13-point favorite over the Minutemen. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots.

With a home game versus lowly New Mexico and the Holy War at Rice Eccles Stadium remaining, Saturday’s matchup will go a long way in determining BYU’s bowl eligibility.

UMass is similar in a lot of ways to Hawaii, in that they have a high-flying passing attack and anemic defense.