Cougar Nation has spoken, and according to their predictions, BYU football is set to have a remarkable 2025 season. Here’s a breakdown of what fans are expecting:

Quarterback Controversy

– Bear Bachmeier is predicted to be the starting quarterback, with 83% of the votes.
– McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet trail behind, with 15.1% and 1.9% of the votes, respectively.

Season Outlook

– Most fans expect BYU to have a strong season, with 48.9% predicting 9-10 wins and 28.9% predicting 11-12 wins.
– Only 4.4% of fans think the Cougars will win 5 or fewer games.

Player of the Year

– LJ Martin is the clear favorite to be the player of the year, with 53.8% of the votes.
– Chase Roberts and the starting quarterback are also in the running, with 25.6% and 10.3% of the votes, respectively.

Holy War Showdown

– BYU is expected to come out on top in the Holy War, with 50% of fans predicting a close win and 43.2% predicting a 10-point or more victory.
– Utah is expected to win by 10 or more points by 4.5% of fans, while 2.3% think Utah will win in a close game.

Big 12 Championship

– BYU is the favorite to win the Big 12 championship, with 61.2% of the votes.
– Texas Tech and Kansas State are also in the mix, with 24.5% and 10.2% of the votes, respectively ¹.

2025 Schedule

BYU’s schedule looks challenging, with key matchups against top teams in the Big 12. Some notable games include ² ³ ⁴:
– Portland State Vikings: August 31
– Stanford Cardinal: September 7
– East Carolina Pirates: September 20
– Colorado Buffaloes: September 28
– West Virginia Mountaineers: October 4
– Arizona Wildcats: October 11
– Utah Utes: October 18

Analytics Guru Prediction

College football analytics guru Kelley Ford predicts BYU to go 8.2-3.8 in 2025, with a 71% chance of starting the season 3-0. Ford also gives BYU a 20% chance to win 10 games or more and a 25% chance to win 7 conference games or more ⁵.