Austin Prognostication

The Cougars have a great opportunity today to pick up a victory against a traditional power.  Although Texas isn't a Top 10 team this year, it would still be a great win - especially on the road.  Professor Price made a nice observation about the BYU receivers (see comments on the last post) not getting separation last week against Ole Miss and he questioned if the Cougars wideouts could do it today against the Longhorns.  We've heard plenty about Hoffman and Apo being talented, but today they have a chance to show it against a quality opponent.  As will usually be the case this year, BYU's receivers will have the height advantage over the Texas DBs.  Texas corners and safeties average 6'0'' across the board.  Hoffman and Apo are 6'4'' and 6'3'' respectively.  Height alone will not make the difference, but I think the receivers and the offense in general feel like they have something to prove after only putting up one touchdown last week.  I expect that the offense will improve this week, but I still think they will take some time to, as Bronco says, reach their potential.  I expect a close game and I think the Cougars put it all together and pick up another road victory.

BYU 21 - Texas 17