They've got 9 games scheduled. They have interesting games. They have relevant games.
They don't want to risk the injury with another tough game. They know we're better than most of the teams they see in conference. They know they need to use OOC games wisely to make sure they are bowl eligible. They know the rivalry game is a physical game. The legislature wants to mandate they play USU as well, so I see why they're doing this.
They're ducking us, and anyone who says otherwise is silly, but it is what it is.