Get ready college football fans! The drama of Week 11 of the college football season is officially here! After a high-intensity Week 10, there will be even more important games this week. Teams are looking to take things to another level with bowl season and the College Football Playoff right around the corner. With college football’s regular season nearing its conclusion, every win and loss counts more from here on out. One of the key matchups this week will be the BYU Cougars taking on the Utah Utahs Raiders in what should be a highly entertaining matchup.
Coming into this season, the Utah Utes were ranked 12th in the preseason AP Poll while the BYU Cougars were unranked. But going into Week 11 of the season, the scripts have completely flipped as undefeated BYU is now eyeing a berth in the College Football Playoff.
But even though the Cougars have proven to be among the most elite teams this season, they still have business to handle if they want to finish the season strong. They come into the matchup as -3.5 favorites. And it’s easy to see why.
By the numbers, the Utes have left a lot to be desired this season. They rank 155th in allowed opponents points per game, 88th in allowed opponent yards per game, and, are 91st in opponent red zone scoring percentage. Combine those numbers and the fact that they are going up against a red-hot BYU offense and it equals a recipe for disaster for the Utes.
So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.
