Of course if BYU wants even an outside chance of making the playoffs this year, or to have Hill with a chance at a Heisman trophy this is a must win for the cougars as well. Of course for those magical achievements every game is a must win and even with an undefeated season it is nowhere near guaranteed. Since its much to early in the season to be contemplating either let's move on, shall we.
I feel good about this game and let me tell you why. Texas fans now thinking defeat is a possibility now that their quarterback is out and their offensive line has been completely decimated with only five combined starts for the whole line. They still seem to think that BYU will score less points because the longhorn defense is so much improved. Although I do agree that the Horns defense looks a whole lot better I still think we will put up a lot of points. Perhaps not the 40 of last season but I think they will score at least 30.
Here is why I think BYU will score so many. BYU's offense is much more balanced and more powerful. I think both teams defenses will start by loading the box to prevent the run. This will work of BYU's defense. Texas' defense will be so focused on stopping the run offense that put up 550 yards on them last year. The problem is this years team is different then the one that ran all over them last year. They can still run the ball but they are much better at passing. I think they will key in on Hill so much the quarterback will be able to pick them apart in the air. Texas will adjust but with their offensive line it will be to late to catch up. After they adjust our running backs will start gaining some nice yards and with both the passing game and running game working so well it will open things up for Hill to run the ball as well.
Also the cougars defense will do a great job giving their offences short fields and I believe they will force at least three turnovers. In the end the cougars offense will be on the field for so long that the longhorn defense will completly run out of steam.
Like always I could be wrong. If I have completely misjudged Texas I will come back here right after the game and apologize and admit my error.
Go Cougs!. I plan on posting after the game.