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It was actually Wishnowsky, the Utah punter, that brought down Trinnaman on the kick return. He's handling both punts and kickoffs this year.

The Battle for the Old Wagon Wheel is rich with dramatic finishes, memorable performances and fun history. There's a few things you probably didn't know about one of BYU's oldest football rivalries. Read the full story at: http://utahsportspage.blogspot.com/2017/09/byu-vs-utah-state-5-things-you-did...

Coaching is a factor in the O-line struggles. Mike Empey was a tight ends coach under Crowton and wasn't retained when Bronco took over. He had been out of college football coaching since 2005 before coming back last year. His inexperience has trickled down to the linemen, I think, in their struggle...

BYU should win 7-8 games. USU, UNLV, Fresno State and San Jose State are all bottom-half MWC teams. East Carolina and UMass could both go 0-12. Boise State and Mississippi State are likely losses. Hawaii is a toss-up because it's at Hawaii.

All of the numbers paint an ugly picture for BYU on offense. Will Beau Hoge be able to help the Cougars solve their problems on that side of the ball?

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Nobody can deny Utah has gained the upper hand over BYU in the Holy War. The Utes notched a 19-13 win over the Cougars on Saturday night to win their seventh straight game in the rivalry series. Utah last won seven straight over BYU when it ran off seven consecutive wins over BYU from 1951 to 1957. ...

Few college sports rivalries can match the passion and venom generated between BYU and Utah. Countless games featuring thrilling finishes and colorful characters have turned the Holy War into one of the nation's best. Read the full story at http://utahsportspage.blogspot.com/2017/09/byu-vs-utah-10-f...