No matter the score, what can Cougars learn from season opener vs. FCS Utah Tech?
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU is set to play Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday at 6 p.m. MDT, with the Cougars favored by 51.5 points, the largest margin among Big 12 nonconference games this week.
- The game is seen as a tune-up before tougher league matchups, with coaches likely to manage playing time carefully to avoid injuries while still demonstrating execution and game management skills.
- Key performance metrics to watch include quarterback Bear Bachmeier’s completion percentage, running back LJ Martin’s yards per carry, and the first-half defensive performance against Utah Tech’s offense.
- Predictions suggest BYU will win decisively but not run up the score, with expected final scores around BYU 56-63 and Utah Tech 7-10, reflecting respect for the opponent and strategic game management.
- Additional BYU sports news highlights include the addition of an NBA champion assistant coach to the basketball program and the golf team’s No. 23 national ranking by Golfweek.
