How about they cannot compete in talent, quality against Top 15 programs. We can make all the excuses we want, but the plain and simple fact is the Cougars do not have the talent, or are deep enough to compete against the big boys. This is the reality of being on your own. Unless the Cougars sonehow get into a power 5 conference, the state of BYU football will continue to miss the mark. You can color it how you see fit, but this is an average program that will remain so... If losing to Utah 7 years staright doesn't drive home the fact, i don't know what will.