BYU football: Three things to know for the ECU Pirates

Can BYU generate pressure?

The Pirates are 35th in the nation, allowing just 1.5 sacks per game.

However, at home, the Pirates have allowed 2.8 sacks per contest. Granted, a lot of that has to do with the level of competition ECU has played at home – but I think BYU can get some pressure generated.

Even if Fred Warner is forced to miss the game, I think we might finally get to see Sione Takitaki take over a game for the Cougars.

Not to mention, Khyiris Tonga (on mission legs) has been winning the one-on-one battles with linemen from LSU, Utah, Wisconsin… so I fully expect him to put a hurting on the interior of ECU’s offensive line.

Getting pressure has been the biggest weakness of BYU football’s defense this season. It’s tough to maintain coverage when opposing quarterbacks have a perfect pocket to sit in.