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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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Memphis Tigers defensive back Sanchez Blake Jr. chases down UTSA receiver Sheldon Jones at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 25, 2021.Jrca0692a
Memphis Tigers defensive back Sanchez Blake Jr. chases down UTSA receiver Sheldon Jones at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 25, 2021.Jrca0692a /

Disturbing Reality

What is really sad and crazy about this season is that BYU has already agreed to play in the Independence Bowl against a Conference USA team if they are not selected to play in a New Year Six Bowl. While some projections are showing that undefeated UTSA would be the Cougar’s opponent, by contractual obligation, the Independence Bowl is third or fourth in the pecking order for the conference. As things currently stand, that would mean that UAB, UTEP or Charlotte, not exactly the type of team a typical 11-1 ranked team plays in a bowl game.

Personally, I think ESPN would pull some strings and find a way to put the Cougars in a better bowl game, but as it stands right now, it is NY6 or Shreveport, Louisiana.

My message to the team is simple: Keep winning and you don’t have to worry which bowl game the team will play in.

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