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Up next: Baylor at BYU, November 14, 2026 — the belt is on the line

Holder · 8th reign · 1 defense

Baylor

3–2 in the last 5 · Last: def. Iowa State 42–31

Belt on the line SAT November 14, 2026
LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo Fox

Challenger · last held 2026

BYUAP No. 12

3–2 in the last 5 · Last: lost to Utah 20–28

If Baylor wins2nd defense · reign reaches 15 days

If BYU winsBelt changes hands · BYU’s 5th reign

Head to head, belt gamesBYU leads 1–0 · last met 2022

Kickoff weather44°F · overcast · wind 8 mph · 51% rain forecast as of 2026-11-13

40% to defend, per our Elo estimate · 8% to hold the belt into the offseason (full season outlook) · line BYU -7.5, O/U 49.5 (DraftKings)

Game day

How to watch Baylor at BYU

When	November 14, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET
TV	Fox
Where	LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo
Why it matters	Baylor puts the lineal College Football Belt on the line; beat the holder and BYU takes it.

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The preview · AI-written

Baylor travels to BYU with the belt on the line

The Cougars have the edge in the all-time series at 3-2, including a 34-28 victory the last time these teams met in 2024, making this a chance for BYU to reclaim the belt on their home field.

Worth watching

Baylor's offensive consistency against BYU's recent defensive improvements; the Bears scored 42, 41, and 55 points in three of their last five games while BYU held Iowa State to 10 points
BYU's home-field advantage and recent form against ranked competition, having beaten Notre Dame 28-24 and Arizona State 27-20
The Cougars' ability to execute in close games, as evidenced by their 28-24 win over Notre Dame and 24-10 victory over Iowa State

The numbers

BYU has won the head-to-head matchup in the most recent meeting (34-28 in 2024) and holds a 3-2 series advantage all-time. Baylor has shown defensive vulnerabilities, allowing 31 to Iowa State and 25 to Kansas in recent outings, while BYU has demonstrated the ability to win close contests and hold opponents to low scores. The Cougars' home-field performance and recent victories over quality opponents suggest they match up favorably with the belt-holding Bears.

The lean

Baylor 24, BYU 28

BYU enters this matchup with momentum and the all-time series advantage at 3-2, including last year's 34-28 win that showed the Cougars can execute down the stretch. Baylor's recent form includes two losses (24-25 at Kansas and 6-17 vs TCU) that expose defensive inconsistency, while BYU has strung together convincing wins over Notre Dame and Arizona State. The Cougars' ability to win close games and their home-field advantage in Provo make them slight favorites to capture the belt. Expect another tight contest given the teams' recent history, but BYU's recent confidence and experience in this rivalry give them the edge to reclaim the championship.

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