No. 11 BYU is set to face a difficult road test against Colorado State in a nonconference matchup at Canvas Stadium, according to a September 19 report.
The Cougars enter the game following a Big 12 victory over Arizona, where they covered an 8.5-point spread.
Colorado State enters the matchup with a high-powered offense led by quarterback Hauss Hejny. Through two games in 2026, the Rams are averaging 46.5 points per game, ranking 22nd nationally. Hejny leads all FBS signal callers with 4.5 touchdown passes per game and has achieved 10.7 yards per attempt.
Running back Jayden Brown is also contributing to the Rams' offensive efficiency, averaging 13.4 yards per carry through two games. However, Colorado State faces a significant statistical hurdle, as the team holds a 26-game losing streak against top-25 opponents, with its last victory over a ranked team occurring in 2002 against No. 7 Colorado.
BYU has demonstrated strength in the trenches, averaging 228 rushing yards per game while allowing only 73.0 rushing yards per game defensively. The Cougars' offense is led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who has operated at a high level to help position the team as a potential conference championship contender.
Predictions for the Saturday, Sept. 19 matchup suggest a competitive game. While the Cougars are favored, analysts suggest Colorado State may keep the game within the spread, with a prediction of Colorado State +17.5.
The game was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET and was broadcast on CBS.
