NCAAF · 10 months ago

Can BYU Finish Undefeated? Predicting the Cougars’ Final 7 Games

Grant White

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Week 15: Iowa State Cyclones 18 - BYU Cougars 17
Alas, the Cougars will finally meet their defensive match against the Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa State's berth in the championship game is far from guaranteed and will likely come down to its Week 14 showdown against the Kansas State Wildcats. If the Cyclones prevail as expected, they pose a significant threat to BYU. Iowa State plays a smothering defensive brand of football, beating the Cougars at their own game. A last-second field goal ends the Cougars' undefeated run, leaving them an outside shot of still cracking the College Football Playoff field.

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Week 8: Oklahoma State Cowboys 17 - BYU Cougars 27
Finally, the betting market has caught up to the BYU Cougars' supremacy. The undefeated Cougars enter Week 8's matchup as decisive -9 chalk against the suddenly anemic Oklahoma State Cowboys. Despite having NFL-caliber playmakers sprinkled throughout its lineup, OK State's offense has failed to generate anything meaningful over the past few weeks. That plays into the strengths of the Cougars, who should win by a comfortable margin at home.

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Week 9: BYU Cougars 21 - UCF Knights 10
It's important that the Cougars don't look past Week 9's matchup with the UCF Knights. While the Knights have struggled of late, they still possess top-end performers on both sides of the ball. But with a bye week on the horizon, BYU can't get complacent on the road. A tightly contested first half gives way to a more imposing second half, with the Cougars walking away winners.

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Week 11: BYU Cougars 31 - Utah Utes 20
At one point, this seemed like the Cougars' biggest stumbling block to a perfect season. Now, a win seems like a formality. Cam Rising is done for the season, squashing any championship aspirations for the Utah Utes. BYU is rested and easily able to escape the Holy War unscathed.

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Week 12: Kansas Jayhawks 7 - BYU Cougars 28
Another virtual lock for BYU, the Cougars host the Kansas Jayhawks in Week 12. Kansas has failed to maintain its lofty standard from last year and appears destined to miss bowl season. The Cougars could be on the verge of shutting out the Jayhawks, but a garbage time touchdown saves the Jayhawks from the embarrassment.
Week 13: BYU Cougars 35 - Arizona State Sun Devils 32
Low-key, Week 13's clash against the Arizona State Sun Devils is the most important matchup on the Cougars' remaining schedule. Irrespective of opponent, ASU has proven to be a stout competitor. Their only loss on the season came at Texas Tech, and the Sun Devils still managed to outscore the Red Raiders 22-16 over the final three quarters. Playing in the unforgiving Mountain America Stadium, the Cougars will need to be at their best from start to finish in this one.

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Week 14: Houston Cougars 3 - BYU Cougars 30
BYU's regular season comes to an uneventful conclusion with Week 14's tilt versus the Houston Cougars. Houston has been utterly outmatched in every conference game this season. So far this season, they've been shut out twice and underdogs in all three contests, a distinction that's unlikely to change before the end of the season. That should allow BYU to coast into the Big 12 Championship Game undefeated.
Week 15: Iowa State Cyclones 18 - BYU Cougars 17
Alas, the Cougars will finally meet their defensive match against the Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa State's berth in the championship game is far from guaranteed and will likely come down to its Week 14 showdown against the Kansas State Wildcats. If the Cyclones prevail as expected, they pose a significant threat to BYU. Iowa State plays a smothering defensive brand of football, beating the Cougars at their own game. A last-second field goal ends the Cougars' undefeated run, leaving them an outside shot of still cracking the College Football Playoff field.

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Week 8: Oklahoma State Cowboys 17 - BYU Cougars 27
Finally, the betting market has caught up to the BYU Cougars' supremacy. The undefeated Cougars enter Week 8's matchup as decisive -9 chalk against the suddenly anemic Oklahoma State Cowboys. Despite having NFL-caliber playmakers sprinkled throughout its lineup, OK State's offense has failed to generate anything meaningful over the past few weeks. That plays into the strengths of the Cougars, who should win by a comfortable margin at home.

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