BYU's Bowl Game Odds Get a Significant Boost After Season-Opening Victory
What does this mean for BYU's bowl game chances?
BYU's impressive 50-21 victory over South Florida in the season opener has given the Cougars a significant boost in their bowl game odds. According to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), BYU's chances of making a bowl game have increased from 51% to 79%. The Cougars are now projected to finish the season with a record of 9-3, which would be good enough for a berth in a mid-tier bowl game.
What are BYU's strengths and weaknesses?
BYU's strengths include a talented offense led by quarterback Jaren Hall and running back Tyler Allgeier. The Cougars also have a solid defense, led by linebacker Keenan Pili and safety Chaz Ah You. However, BYU's offensive line is a bit of a question mark, and the Cougars will need to improve their pass defense if they want to make a deep run in the postseason.
What is the outlook for BYU's remaining schedule?
BYU faces a challenging schedule for the rest of the season, with games against Arizona, Utah, and Boise State still to come. However, the Cougars should be favored in most of their remaining games, and they should be able to secure a bowl berth with a few more wins.
What are the best bets for BYU in the bowl season?
If BYU can continue to play well, they could be a dark horse candidate to make a run in the bowl season. The Cougars have a talented team with a lot of experience, and they could be a threat to win any bowl game they make it to. Some potential bowl destinations for BYU include the Las Vegas Bowl, the New Mexico Bowl, and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
Conclusion
BYU's impressive season-opening victory has given the Cougars a significant boost in their bowl game odds. The Cougars are now projected to finish the season with a record of 9-3, which would be good enough for a berth in a mid-tier bowl game. BYU has a challenging schedule for the rest of the season, but the Cougars should be favored in most of their remaining games. If BYU can continue to play well, they could be a dark horse candidate to make a run in the bowl season.
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