to be able to throw the ball, BSU has given up some big passing numbers on defense, just like the Cougars. BSU gives up about 250 yds per game, which includes a game against Air Force who only threw for 50 yds.
to be able to run the ball against BSU. They give up 120 rushing yds per game and with Williams back BYU should be able to top that number.
Even with the "bad" defense BYU has played this year, they are giving up 387 yds total offense per game, which from what I see on the NCAA site ranks 60th . BSU gives up 365 yds per game which ranks 45th, not a big difference. On the offensive side, BYU avgs 452 yds per game and BSU 485 per game, again not a big difference.
We have said BYU has been turnover prone, but BSU has turned it over 1 time more than BYU
I will still stay with my blue colored glasses and say BYU wins in a close game.