Finally, for the first time in more than a decade, all is not lost once the inevitable first loss comes for the BYU football team.
Thank goodness for those connected to the program, from the coaches and players right down to all the fans. No doubt, it's the welcomed benefit — and relief — that comes with conference membership.
Like most recent seasons, BYU's first loss came early this year — Saturday to Kansas — but the new Big 12 affiliation allows for some mystery. At 3-1 overall and 0-1 in conference, the Cougars could run the table and theoretically have a shot to make the four-team playoff. "In years past, you were limited to what your options were," BYU coach Kalani Sitake said. "And now that we're a part of this conference, there's definitely a lot to play for other than your pride and what's on the schedule.
Preseason prognostications be darned, the Cougars expect to compete well their first year in the Big 12. They believe Saturday's hard-fought 11-point loss, in which Kansas scored two touchdowns on defense, proved as much. For now, forget about Texas and Oklahoma, the two Big 12 teams ranked at third and 14th, respectively. The bulk of the remaining conference schedule does not look overwhelming.But significant issues do persist, namelythat has not generated nearly enough through the first third of the season. Injuries and poor play have resulted in multiple makeshift rotations for the offensive line, which has not come close to matching expectations.
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