BYU COUGARS

That’s right. The team projected to finish 13th in their own conference during Big 12 preseason media polls, finished 13th in the nation.

Puka Nacua is one of the more intriguing players In this first round based on what he did in his only postseason appearance, in the opening round of last seasons playoffs

Well wonder no more, as the official details are out in regards to the contest and it’s impact thanks to the official social media account of the Valero Alamo Bowl.

The broadcast, the written articles after, the discussion as whole was still largely focused on Colorado, seemingly dismissing and discrediting the season BYU had put together with only a few short nods in BYU’s direction.

Buffaloes head coach, Deion Sanders, would also touch on this slightly in his welcome presser by mentioning that he “knows how deep our fans come.”

For the three big schools right here in the beehive state, the beginning of the season has provided nothing but hope and optimism as BYU. Utah State and Utah have combined to win 11 of 12 games played. (The University of Utah has the one blemish here falling to Mississippi State 78-73) Not only are these teams winning but they are doing so quite handily.

Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill not only helped will the New Orleans Saints to their 2nd straight win by upsetting the Atlanta Falcons, but did so by making history on the way.

As one can see, the “holding” call had a lot to do with the wackiness that ensued after this contest between long time rivals, and when such wackiness occurs, one has to determine whether it was warranted or not.

This years matchup, the first since 2021, has all sorts of new caveats to keep the bitter relationship fresh.

Every Division 1 school in the state of Utah took the gridiron for week one and got their first teaser for the upcoming season. Every team gained valuable experience in understanding who they are and where they stand in the college football world of 2024 ...