Villanova vs BYU predictions and college basketball picks. Cougars freshman AJ Dybantsa lights it up in debut.

Freshman QB Bear Bachmeier excels, while 2026 recruit Ryder Lyons announces LDS mission. Next game is against No. 9 Texas Tech on ABC. Much of the team’s success this season can be attributed to the stellar play of true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

The only top-10 battle in the country will take place in Lubbock where undefeated BYU takes on its biggest test of the season against Texas Tech. This game figures to be decided in the trenches, where both teams have had the advantage on most opponents all season.

The BYU men's basketball team gets its season officially under way with a big-time game against Villanova in Las Vegas on Monday night.