Undefeated BYU will look to maintain its perfect record when the Cougars host struggling West Virginia on Thursday night.
The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $25 off your first month. Paramount+ also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. Max has movies, original series, live sports and more and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month. You can stream ESPN+ on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console for $11.99/month or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $16.99 per month. Peacock has plans starting at $7.99 a month.
The contest pits two teams heading in opposite directions. BYU enters at 4-0 and ranked 23rd nationally, while West Virginia sits at 2-3 after a disappointing start to the season.
The statistical matchup favors BYU across most categories. The Cougars boast one of the nation’s top defenses, allowing just 226.8 yards per game, which ranks seventh in the FBS. BYU’s rushing defense has been particularly stout, giving up only 76.3 yards per game for eighth nationally, while allowing just 9.3 points per game, fourth-best in college football.
Offensively, BYU has found success on the ground, averaging 251.3 rushing yards per game, ninth in the nation. The Cougars score 38.5 points per game, ranking 22nd nationally.
West Virginia faces significant challenges in several key areas. The Mountaineers rank 131st in third-down conversion percentage at just 27.1%, while BYU’s defense allows opponents to convert only 24% of third downs, ranking eighth defensively in that category.
Who: BYU Cougars vs West Virginia Mountaineers
When: 10:30 PM ET, October 3, 2025
Where: Provo, Utah
Stream: DirecTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); Paramount+ (free trial);SlingTV;ESPN+; Peacock; Max
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