No. 11 BYU is off to solid start, but where can it improve?
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU will play its first road game of the season against Colorado State in Fort Collins, with former NFL coach Jim Mora praising BYU's toughness and discipline under head coach Kalani Sitake.
- Colorado State enters the game 2-0, and Mora expects a hard-fought contest, highlighting BYU as a College Football Playoff contender and the most complete team in the country.
- Analysts predict BYU will improve on tackling, reduce penalties, and execute better run blocking, with score predictions favoring BYU by significant margins (38-21 and 37-14).
- BYU's defense, led by coordinator Tyson Summers and influenced by Mora's NFL defensive background, has shown resilience and an emphasis on turnovers and disciplined play.
- Additional BYU sports updates include the women's volleyball team’s win over UCLA, new basketball coaching staff additions, and the signing of Serbian center Jakub Urbaniak.
