Could BYU Get Into BCS With One Loss (Sept 5)? Let's Debate!!!

by Layton on Aug 12, 2009 10:05 PM PDT

I'm not talking national championship or anything, but let's say BYU loses a close game to Oklahoma on September 5, then wins out (tough but doable)...could they be the first one-loss team from a non-BCS conference to get a bid? I say yes. Here's my rationale: OK will be ranked in the top 5 at season's end, which helps BYU immensely. If BYU loses that game they still have 11 games to get back into shape, including home games against will-be-ranked Florida St., TCU and Utah. This year the strength of schedule can't really hurt BYU.

Now, let's say by some miraculous happening BYU beats OK in Texas...as a BYU fan I would be (I am) very nervous for the following week against Tulane. BYU NEVER plays well back east and it could be a sleeper for a team coming off a HUGE upset the week before...

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My thoughts?

Me thinks I agree that they must be careful with Tulane but I still don’t see an upset there barring some devastating injury or injuries. FSU should be tough in Provo. I’m thrilled the CSU game is also in Provo because they actually scare me this year (weird I know). The next real test will obviously be 10/24 against TCU. I’m not ready for a prediction however just yet…

As for the BCS? Maybe they can get in with a close loss to OU, but certainly not to a MWC school. I’m hoping we beat the Seminoles and that they go on to win the ACC. That would look terrific…

by sroufe on Aug 12, 2009 10:20 PM PDT reply actions

There’s no worry against Tulane. Tulane was 2-10 last year and lost to Army at home.
The only problem will be if we leave Texas with half the team injured …

by gordito on Aug 13, 2009 5:51 AM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

I think it’s just hard for some to predict BYU having great success playing out of conference back east given their track record. However, I agree, the Green Wave shouldn’t be too difficult…

by sroufe on Aug 13, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes

It is possible just look what TCU did last year who had a very similar schedule in 2008 that BYU does in 2009. If TCU had not choked those FGs against Utah they would have jumped an undefeated Boise and made the BCS with a loss.

by Jeremy Mauss on Aug 13, 2009 10:44 AM PDT reply actions