BYU Opens as 13 point underdog to AZ

https://twitter.com/ArtDirectorBYU/status/998564902871666688



I think the line is fair, considering what an all around awful team BYU fielded for 2017. I do think the game will be closer than that however.



This is one of the games BYU needs to win, against a lower tier P5 program, otherwise it will be another long year.

I'll take AZ and give the points.

hawkwing wrote:

This is one of the games BYU needs to win, against a lower tier P5 program, otherwise it will be another long year.

This is more of a must win for Arizona than it is for BYU. Average to good Pac-12 teams do not lose to BYU at home. BYU is 3-15 all time in road games vs. Pac-12 teams that are at least .500. If Arizona loses this game, they are going to suuuuuuck.

https://lawlessrepublic.com/2018/06/19/byu-football-scouting-schedule-arizona/



Preview of the game. They’re short on depth especially OL.

If BYU doesn't win this game, chances for a decent season are not good.

Important game for both teams. I plan on being there.

scott715 wrote:

Important game for both teams. I plan on being there.

Me too, have to say hi.

This one is winnable. BYU needs to win all it's winnable games.

Gunk wrote:

This one is winnable. BYU needs to win all it's winnable games.

Setting your goals high, i see. A few years ago, we would have been laughing that BYU would be considered a 13 pt dog to a team like AZ. And Az hasn't gotten a lot better.

I think 13 points is being generous for BYU.

I think 13 points is generous to Arizona

This line has shrunk dramatically. Down to 12.5 today.

Mars wrote:

This line has shrunk dramatically. Down to 12.5 today.

:lol:



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https://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2018/8/13/17649556/arizona-football-opponent-preview-byu-cougars-odds-time-tv



This is their preview of us. There was this comment.



Takitaki is an edge rushing outside linebacker, who has 11.5 career sacks and will likely add several more this year. He could cause some trouble for an Arizona o-line that will be without starting left tackle Layth Friekh for the first two games of the year.

BroncoBot wrote:

This one is winnable. BYU needs to win all it's winnable games.

Setting your goals high, i see. A few years ago, we would have been laughing that BYU would be considered a 13 pt dog to a team like AZ. And Az hasn't gotten a lot better.

No, it is a realistic goal as last year was a fluke.

frdbtr wrote:

I think 13 points is being generous for BYU.

I think 13 points is very generous for Arizona. I pick BYU to win it by 13+. frdbtr you need to forget last years fluke and move on.

TheDean wrote:

Gunk wrote:

This one is winnable. BYU needs to win all it's winnable games.

Setting your goals high, i see. A few years ago, we would have been laughing that BYU would be considered a 13 pt dog to a team like AZ. And Az hasn't gotten a lot better.

No, it is a realistic goal as last year was a fluke.

frdbtr wrote:

I think 13 points is being generous for BYU.

I think 13 points is very generous for Arizona. I pick BYU to win it by 13+. frdbtr you need to forget last years fluke and move on.

I will forget last years "fluke" when this coaching staff proves it was a fluke. There was so much more wrong with last years team than injury. Lazy, disinterested play is just one thing.

Yep. 2018 will prove which of the last two seasons was the fluky one.

Mars wrote:

Yep. 2018 will prove which of the last two seasons was the fluky one.

just so I have this in writing. Are you saying 2016 was a "good" year?