That makes sense. BSU's defense has not generated a lot of turnovers this year.

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Oct 19, 2016
8:38:36am

Dread Pirate Westley Playmaker

That makes sense. BSU's defense has not generated a lot of turnovers this year.

On the bright side, other than a meaningless end-of-half interception of a Hail Mary, the defense has scored on every other turnover they've created. Sadly, this only equates to two defensive TDs.

Great analysis, and thank you for not mentioning special teams where BSU has been atrocious, particularly on covering onside kicks.

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BYU and Boise State by the Numbers

Random Walk

10/19/16 8:15am

Great post. Do these rankings account for strength of schedule at all?

kccougar

10/19/16 8:20am

They do. They're S&P+ rankings. Adjusted for opponent and context.

Random Walk

10/19/16 8:21am

Thanks.

kccougar

10/19/16 8:21am

Have you looked at these numbers retrospectively for previous opponents?

Tom Trails

10/19/16 12:40pm

Check out the linked thread.

Random Walk

10/19/16 12:44pm

Awesome. Thanks... I'm not optimistic about our chances tomorrow now.

Tom Trails

10/19/16 2:09pm

So, you're saying we have a chance.....?

rockhound

10/19/16 8:22am

Can you explain offensive and defensive "Field Position" to me? Is this how far

Revolution

10/19/16 8:23am

It's based on where drives start.

Random Walk

10/19/16 8:27am

Please explain the BSU offense being likely to turn over the ball.

Dread Pirate Westley

10/19/16 8:27am

It's turnover margin. Based on opponent, BYU is expected to be at +1.75, but

Random Walk

10/19/16 8:29am

That makes sense. BSU's defense has not generated a lot of turnovers this year.

Dread Pirate Westley

10/19/16 8:38am

I was going to mention field position, but it doesn't really matter since

Random Walk

10/19/16 8:42am

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East1999

10/19/16 8:33am

Their rush defense has been suspect the last two games. See my post from

dallasbyu

10/19/16 8:41am

Raw yardage is a very noisy measure. You need context.

Random Walk

10/19/16 8:46am

I watched a lot of the CSU game and saw the CSU line opening up big holes. Yes

dallasbyu

10/19/16 8:48am

I didn't see the CSU game, so that is encouraging. If BYU can get SOMETHING on

Random Walk

10/19/16 8:51am

I agree. The gameplan needs to be long sustained drives using the run taking

dallasbyu

10/19/16 8:53am

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kunarcougar

10/19/16 8:48am

Side by side: BYU and Boise State by the Numbers

BYUFam1

10/19/16 8:51am

We might have to have to win the turnover battle to beat them

okieboy

10/19/16 8:51am

Havoc is a fun measurable...

Florwood

10/19/16 8:52am

To win we'll have to grind out a ground game to keep the ball away from BSU

Deadpool

10/19/16 8:58am

BSU is not going to be as tough as we all think. People are acting like they

idacoug

10/19/16 9:26am

It will be a close game

Jericho

10/19/16 9:30am

All our games are close games

Cougarclaw

10/19/16 9:34am

We haven't played many cupcakes yet this year

Jericho

10/19/16 12:18pm

I think it's going to be right on par with UCLA, WVU, and Miss. State.

Random Walk

10/19/16 9:44am

RE: BYU and Boise State by the Numbers

BSUJackson

10/19/16 9:34am

We have good linebackers, but the DL has been underwhelming.

Random Walk

10/19/16 9:43am

Interesting to get a BSU fan's perspective. It should be a good game tomorrow.

dilbert

10/19/16 9:44am

Well we don't get pressure on anyone so Rypien will not have any laundry to do.

Ash

10/19/16 10:04am

One other Varible, BSU has a lot more to play for. BYU is playing for pride, BSU

byucougarsbig12

10/19/16 10:05am

Random Walk, you are my kind of analyst. Huge thumbs up!

Juiceman

10/19/16 10:26am

This is amazing analysis. I'd love it if this report came weekly

MaxxPower

10/19/16 10:27am

"Boise is going to be a tough game"

icecougar

10/19/16 5:00pm

"On passing downs, BYU's defense is terrible (#100)"

icecougar

10/19/16 5:07pm

Boise St running the ball...it could get ugly

icecougar

10/19/16 6:55pm

You're right it could. Boise has given up 566 yards rushing last two weeks. BYU could make it ugly by running.

SpiffCoug

10/19/16 7:11pm

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