Arizona State Sun Devils at BYU Cougars

Injuries noted

Arizona State Sun Devils: Lyrik Rawls (questionable) — DB #2 listed Questionable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Albert Smith III (probable) — DE #3 listed Probable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Mikey Keene (questionable) — QB #12 listed Questionable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Marques Uini (doubtful) — OL #50 listed Doubtful on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Filiva'a Lokotui (probable) — OL #57 listed Probable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Tana Alo-Tupuola (out) — OL #58 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Wade Helton (questionable) — OL #64 listed Questionable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Luke Baklenko (probable) — OL #78 listed Probable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Xander Ruggeroli (doubtful) — OL #79 listed Doubtful on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Harry Hassmann (out) — WR #89 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report

BYU Cougars: Evan Johnson (out) — CB #0 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Jonathan Kabeya (out) — CB #2 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report; LJ Martin (out) — RB #4 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Preston Rex (probable) — RB #12 listed Probable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Pierson Watson (out) — LB #23 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Joseph Douglas (probable) — S #37 listed Probable on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Seth Shigg (out) — CB #39 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report; Kendal Wall (out) — DE #46 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report

QUARTERBACK

• Jake Fette is ASU's projected starter

  PROJECTED

  Jake Fette is ASU's projected starting quarterback. Arizona Sports (Oct 30, 2026): true freshman Fette is 'in line to start' at No. 8 BYU, which would be his first college start, depending on Mikey Keene's availability; Kenny Dillingham said 'The plan is probably Jake, but Mikey practiced all week.' Keene (knee) is questionable and a game-time decision who would start if able. Sports Illustrated via Yahoo Sports (Oct 29): sources say the decision will be made at game time and Dillingham has not confirmed a starter. Fette led two fourth-quarter touchdown drives after Keene's injury in the 28-17 win over Kansas State; the KJZZ (Oct 29) and KSL (Oct 28) previews also cover him. No verified passing sample is available yet.

• Bear Bachmeier is BYU's projected starter

  8.30 Y/A

  Bear Bachmeier is BYU's projected starting quarterback. Deseret News via Yahoo Sports (Oct 30, 2026) says Bachmeier and No. 8 BYU host Arizona State on Saturday and calls Enoch Watson his backup; assistant QBs coach Tyler Hughes praised his daily work. No current-week team statement or depth chart says he starts. The checked sources report no injury or limited practice for him, and Deseret News (Oct 24) reports no injury to him in the UCF game. 2026 line: 1469 passing yards, 64.4% completions, 8.30 yards per attempt, 10-3 TD-INT over 7 games.

TRENCHES

• BYU: 96.1 rushing yards allowed per game to ASU's 146.4

  50.3 YPG

  ASU is at 146.4 rushing yards allowed per game over 7 games; BYU is at 96.1 over 7 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 30.

PACE & SCRIPT

• BYU: 18.6 points allowed per game to ASU's 29.9

  11.3 PPG

  ASU is at 29.9 points allowed per game over 7 games; BYU is at 18.6 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 30. Last season ASU was at 24.5 over 13 games and BYU at 19.1 over 14 games.

MISMATCH

• BYU: 54.8% on third down to ASU's 30.1%

  54.8 VS 30.1

  BYU is converting 54.8% of its third downs, up from 42% last season, while Arizona State is at 30.1%, close to its 33.2% a year ago. BYU's number is high and could drift down, but Arizona State's struggles look steady across two seasons. BYU keeps drives alive at home and Arizona State has to stay out of third and long. Possession length and time of possession are the angle here.

REPLACEMENT

• Tana Alo-Tupuola (OL) is out for ASU

  OUT

  OL #58 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Harry Hassmann (WR) is out for ASU

  OUT

  WR #89 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Evan Johnson (CB) is out for BYU

  OUT

  CB #0 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Jonathan Kabeya (CB) is out for BYU

  OUT

  CB #2 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• LJ Martin (RB) is out for BYU

  OUT

  RB #4 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Pierson Watson (LB) is out for BYU

  OUT

  LB #23 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Seth Shigg (CB) is out for BYU

  OUT

  CB #39 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

• Kendal Wall (DE) is out for BYU

  OUT

  DE #46 listed Out on the Big 12 Update 2 report Big 12 availability report (Update 2, published 2026-10-30 21:00:00 CT) (2026-10-30)

SITUATIONAL

• ASU: 2.71 fourth-down attempts per game to BYU's 1

  1.71 ATT/G

  ASU is at 2.71 fourth-down attempts per game over 7 games; BYU is at 1 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 30. Last season ASU was at 2.77 over 13 games and BYU at 2.21 over 14 games.

• ASU: 267.4 team passing yards per game to BYU's 214.1

  53.3 YPG

  ASU is at 267.4 team passing yards per game over 7 games; BYU is at 214.1 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 30. Last season ASU was at 223.7 over 13 games and BYU at 221.4 over 14 games.

TEAM RECORD

• Big 12 game: ASU 2-2, BYU 3-1 in conference

  CONFERENCE

  These two share the Big 12. ASU is 2-2 against it, BYU is 3-1. 2026 standings through 2026-10-31.

AFTER GARY

• ASU +16.5 → +17.5

  NOW +1

  Gary's number was 16.5; the same book now shows 17.5.