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BYU Football: Can BYU lose a game and still play in a NY6

By Adam Gibby

Oct 1, 2021; Logan, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is pursued by Utah State Aggies linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer (33) during the third quarter at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2021; Logan, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is pursued by Utah State Aggies linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer (33) during the third quarter at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Timmy McClain (9) throws the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Timmy McClain (9) throws the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Not So Great P5 Schedule

Overall, BYU’s opponents have played worse than expected. Arizona is 0-4, Utah lost a game to San Diego State, and future opponents USC, Boise State, Virginia and Washington State are all playing well below their expectations. With an exception to Utah State, Arizona State and Baylor, nobody is making BYU’s schedule look overly difficult, or at least more difficult than expected.

Now, we aren’t even halfway done with the season and things can of course turn completely around. Utah could go on to win six of their remaining eight games. Maybe Utah State ends up being a 9-3 or 10-2 team to finish out the season. Even USF could end up with four or five wins and be seen as a formidable team. But early results are showing that BYU’s schedule is full of mostly bottom half P5 teams and struggling G5’s.

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