(odds per DraftKings Sportsbook)
Season Win Total: 5.5
Odds to win Big 12: +8,000
Odds to win National Championship: +40,000
Overall Preseason SP+ Rank: 60th (Offense: 40; Defense: 80)
After twelve seasons wandering the college football wilderness as an Independent, BYU never emerged as the “Notre Dame of the West,” but a continued commitment to compete at a high level, paired with a large passionate fan base, made the Cougars an attractive addition to the Big 12.