AJ Dybantsa and the BYU Cougars will face the Holy Cross Crusaders in this college basketball matchup on Saturday at the Marriott Center, and you can catch all the action with ESPN Unlimited.

How to Watch BYU vs Holy CrossDate: Saturday, November 8, 2025Time: 9:00 PM ETChannel: ESPN+Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)

The Cougars roll into this one after a solid 71-66 season-opening victory over Villanova Wildcats, powered by freshman forward AJ Dybantsa’s 21-point effort. BYU is highly ranked (No. 8) and boasts strong home-court form, having gone 15-2 at the Marriott Center last year. Their depth, emerging stars, and confidence position them to dictate the tempo, crash the glass, and defend effectively. Expect BYU to push early, aim to build a double-digit lead, and manage the game from there.

Holy Cross arrives with some positives, most notably guard Tyler Boston, who dropped 25 points in their opener, and an excellent three-point shooting reputation (they ranked top-10 nationally in 3-point percentage last season). However, the Crusaders are coming off a tough start (an 89-79 loss to Providence), and they face major challenges: limited interior size, inconsistent defense, and the daunting prospect of playing at BYU against a superior opponent. Their best pathway is to guard the arc, limit turnovers, and hope to stay competitive through the first half; beyond that, the odds look stacked against them.

This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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