Week 1 Navy Labor Day 2020

Opening game on ESPN should have a high tv rating. It was reported that Herbstriet will be calling the game as part of Gameday.

Their star QB from last year graduated so they will be breaking in a new one. We have a transfer, Pepe Tanuvasa, from Navy that plays LB, so he would be ready to play against the option.

https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/2020/8/28/21405405/byu-football-navy-vegas-odds-spread-2-5-underdog



We start as 2.5 point underdog.

I have a sick feeling in my gut thinking about Tuiaki trying to call a defense to defend the triple option. The ONLY shot we have is that Navy will be breaking in a new QB. I have a feeling that BYU's offense is going to have to score 40 and have the ball last in order to win this one.

New QB, first game, maybe we get some fumbles.

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/8/28/21404980/virginia-poppinga-bronco-mendenhall-byu-navy-college-football-ncaa-kalani-sitake-mormon



How to defend the option.

https://www.si.com/college/byu/lavells-lounge/navy-insider-midshipmen-to-start-more-senior-qb-against-byu



Looks like their QB will be the senior.

Game in one week. Depth chart is out. In 2025, there is a chance we join the AAC.

That sounds like a real downgrade.

6 days to game time. Team will be flying out in a few days.

Navy practices have been no contact and no scrimmages. This might be a tough first game for them.

https://247sports.com/college/byu/Article/Gambling-Picks-for-BYU-vs-Navy--151023807/



Several articles about the game.