Rather miss a bowl game than lose to BYU this year. I expect them to come out flat against Houston and look very much like world beaters against the Cougs after the BYE week. I'm glad we also have a BYE leading up to the game, but I'm pretty sure they'll have a full additional week to get ready. If the team doesn't come out and punch them in the face, and if Utah gets any sort of momentum, they may be tough to beat.

I still fully expect the Cougs to handle them. UCF is kind of scary, but don't overlook a desperate animal backed up against a wall.