of guys back there had been injured in camp? Who are the stars and what is the background? Are you guys running a Nickle base defense like Utah is? Is this a bend don't break philosophy or are they going to be aggressively attacking the Utah backfield?
From some analysis I have seen, BYU was running Cover 3 like 60% of the time which seems conservative.
From what you've said, I think both teams are going to try to pound it. Could end up being a short game and lower scoring if that is the case. I just have a hard time seeing BYU have success running against Utah's DL. I think Utah are more vulnerable in the short timing routes. If I were game planning, that's where I'd start. It negates the pass rush and the DL strength.
I personally don't think Covey should play, we need him 100% for the season stretch. I honestly wouldn't be shocked if Moss didn't play, we've seen him in a cast and Utah have done things like this before with suprises in the personnel. If that were the case, I wouldn't be concerned, the stable behind him is more than capable.