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5. The Three-Headed Monster. BYU should have success running the ball behind three very solid running backs. JJ DiLuigi can pick up big chunks of yard with his shifty style, Brian Karyia is good for 3 yards up the middle every time which means that first downs will keep coming. Add to that the emerging powerhouse of Juice Quezada who has been averaging around 8 yards per carry and that means that every single down BYU can feature a strong, rested RB. Expect BYU to pick up close to 200 yards on the ground.
4. BYU's Defense. Utah has a solid running game. But this will be the 2nd best Rush D Utah will have faced all year. Look how they did against TCU. If BYU can limit Utah's yards on the ground, Utah will be forced to try and win it in the air. Enter BYU's stellar secondary. Led by Andrew Rich, BYU's pass protection has been excellent. Look for at least 2 picks this game with some sacks coming off of corner blitzes as well.
3. Wynn has become a head case in the passing game. He will face an aggressive Bronco Mendenhall pass rush an excellent secondary and I predict that if he gets sacked early the game will be over mentally for him. He hasn't hit the ground much this year but against BYU's rushers like KVN and speedster Corby Eason, he'll be introduced to the turf multiple times. Same goes for picks. At least 1 will happen this game and what little confidence Wynn has will be gone.
2. The Game Changer. Cody Hoffman has been inches away from returning a big one all year long. It will finally happen.
1. Jakes Heaps Will Feast on Utah's Porous Secondary. Utah has been playing man as though they still have last year's secondary. Trouble is, they don't. SDSU passed for more than 500 yards against them last week. Ultra accurate Heaps must be licking his chops. This will be a signature game for him as long as he doesn't succumb to the pressure from Utah's front 7.
With all this being said, considering Utah's strong rushing game but poor pass D, this could be a shootout.
BYU 34 Utah 28
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