BYU Football beat Colorado 36-14 in the Alamo Bowl last year, and it is looking like they will do it again.
BYU Football is back to Big 12 play, and they start on the road at the Colorado Buffaloes. BYU beat the Buffaloes 36-14 in the 2024 Valero Alamo Bowl, led by a dominant defense. The Cougars are looking to keep their undefeated season alive, and they are expected to beat Colorado again. The Cougars are 6.5-point favorites, and this does not come as a surprise.
BYU has a dominant defense, and through three games, they have only allowed 16 points and one touchdown. BYU’s defense has scored eight points (a safety and a pick-six) while only allowing six. BYU has a bunch of sacks, some tackles for loss, and has forced six turnovers. Last year, Colorado’s two turnovers led to 10 BYU points. BYU is scoring on turnovers and wreaking havoc in the backfield.
BYU is still figuring out its offense, and with a true freshman quarterback, there are bound to be hiccups. But Bear Bachmeier is figuring out how to play at the collegiate level. Bachmeier is going to be good, and he has shown a lot of promise. Bear has gotten better each game and has already exceeded expectations. BYU also has a good running back in LJ Martin.
BYU and Colorado’s game last year was exciting. Colorado didn’t score until the second half, and BYU scored 20 first-half points. Colorado took the ball away from BYU three times, but all they got out of it was two punts and a missed field goal. BYU picked off Shedeur Sanders twice, and BYU scored a touchdown and a field goal. The Cougars kept pressuring Sanders, and Colorado couldn’t handle it.
Game Prediction: BYU at Colorado.
BYU: 45, Colorado: 24
BYU has improved defensively, and Jack Kelly and Isaiah Glasker have led this defense. BYU has found a rhythm and started three straight seasons 3-0 for the first time in school history. BYU is getting better every game, and they are firing on all cylinders in all cylinders, bringing momentum and strength into Big 12 play. Big 12 play won’t be easy, but BYU can do it.
BYU faces Colorado Saturday at 8:15 PM MDT. That game will be broadcast on ESPN.
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