The BYU Cougars have announced their 2013 football schedule, which features games against Boise State, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. Adam and Matt recap the top stories of BYU football media day, including Bronco's contract extension, the trouble of scheduling bowl games, and the scheduling announcement with USC. We do, however, know that BYU's best game of the season came with Hill at quarterback. Hill is the guy, and his ability to run (and his inability to, as of yet, pass consistently or avoid sacks) pretty much ends the search for an identity. BYU cycled through the quarterbacks in 2012. But there is a load of potential in players like end Bronson Kaufusi, who could be ready for a major star turn, 2011 starter Eathyn Manumaleuna, who missed nine of 13 games last year (and put up similar numbers in 2011 to what Fuga posted last year), and newcomers to the rotation like end Austin Holt and redshirt freshman Tuni Kanuch. Hawaii had to drop the game this year due to the new MWC conference championship game which would fall on that date. With Taysom Hill, BYU averaged 50 rushes and 30 passes per game. BYU closes out the 2013 regular-season with back-to-back road games at Notre Dame (Nov. 23) and at Nevada (Nov. 30). The injuries left BYU headless for a good portion of the year. Boise State visits LaVell Edwards Stadium on Oct 26. Was it really worth it to go independent for six home games? Well, if you look back in time… today’s MWC is essentially yesteryear’s WAC. NBA mock draft 2020: LaMelo Ball is trying to hold on to No. BYUtv's announcement of XBox360 and Android apps continue to push the boundaries of how BYU sports are available to us as fans. But in KVN, BYU has a player for which opponents absolutely must gameplan against and account for on every single play. There is hope in this regard, however, and part of this hope comes in a complete lack of options. Houston’s on-campus home, Robertson Stadium, was recently demolished and a new stadium will be built on the same site. We'll also see if BYU can figure out what the hell it wants to be on offense, and if a couple of stud sophomores are ready to have their names on the marquee. And if the Cougars are ready to actually close games this time around, they could escape from a tough schedule with a lot of tough wins. Williams and Skyler Ridley at least contributed decent catch rates, but it is a bit of a miracle that Hoffman was even able to average 8.6 yards per target considering the attention defenses were able to give to him. For more on Cougars football, visit BYU community Vanquish The Foe. They host Texas and Utah in September, make an early trip to Virginia, and, in all, play seven BCS conference teams, plus Utah State and Boise State, 2012's two best mid-majors. I’m wondering what happened with the rumored games with PSU and Mizzou.. Actually, with most conferences having a title game, Hawaii may have trouble scheduling non-conference in general now. With Navy's luck, BYU might have gone 11-2 or 12-1 in 2012. Looking at these options, a team is most likely looking at least a 12-13 game regular season, not to mention 2 more games for the BCS. Former blue-chipper Ross Apo contributed very little. Keep in mind the WCC deal for Basketball & Olympic Sports is renewable after 5 years (2016), which is why the speculation surronding BYU is that if the Big 12 doesn’t come through for them, they will return to the MWC. BYU announced their schedule this evening on BYUtv. Our Leathernecks look to defend their national championship in Year 26 of our sim dynasty in College Hoops 2K8. Like Navy, the Cougars simply got their records reversed. Ansah made Kyle Van Noy's job pretty easy at times and occupied blockers like the perfect 3-4 end, while Fuga was a lovely space-eater. Does he know something we don't? I have no idea why the heck they annihilated the WAC. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. His supporting cast will change, and that is a little bit scary, but Kyle Van Noy was either the best or second-best playmaking linebacker in the country. Nelson returned despite a back injury, then got knocked out with rib issues. Cross-divisional opponents are rotated so that everyone plays everyone else once every four years, allowing each individual player to play games against every other member of the conference. Van Noy was free to take chances because these two guys could help to cover for him. I’m hearing rumors of big ten in talks to add 2 more teams of Virginia and either unc or georgia tech. Are you sure? In a month's span late in the season, BYU visits both Wisconsin and Notre Dame and welcomes Boise State to town. We also know that Hill is both healthy and the only one left from last year's QB battle. So here’s how I look at it…if any of these conferences decide to go to 16, then the conference will have to be divided into 4 divisions (4×4). Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 7 divisional games + 2 rotating cross-divisional opponents for a total of 9 games. Indy status continues to look bleak. The SEC will seek to pick up Virginia Tech and perhaps Florida State or NC State. BYU could be ready for it, too. on a play that was supposed to be in victory formation, former blue-chipper Tanner Mangum is going on a two-year mission, When the SEC’s seven-year streak could’ve ended, 2007: The inside story of the greatest CFB season ever, The all-time ‘consensus’ national championships list, The evolutionary history of option football. It’s not as bad as it could have been, but still, only six home games? Followed by more years of terrible home schedules. The rumors are starting to swirl that BYU will either return to the MWC in 2016 when a new TV deal kicks in (not the reneogtiated one that brought Boise State & San Diego State back), or the possibility BYU will be included in a Big 12 expansion for 2014 that could bring Florida State and an odd number of other ACC schools…BYU evening that number. The PAC 12 would go hard after Texas and Oklahoma. And with 2013's schedule, they are certainly acting like a major program. Naturally, these changes happened because of the skill sets of the QBs at hand. Other than ACC schools poached BYU is the only other school that will keep the Big 12 at the bottom line. That is as good or better than any than any home schedule they would have as a member of the MWC. With BYU unable to schedule the one week in December most years, seasons other than fifteen week seasons in 2013, 2014 and 2019 would mean 13 consecutive games if a Hawaii exemption is used. The NFL is trying to keep things together, but it’s getting worse. June 27, 2013 With Hill as signal caller, expect a run-heavy attack, which suits the personnel well. And it might pay off. The talent in the front seven was unmatched by just about any school in the country not named Alabama, and while it took a little bit to find its rhythm (BYU saw some slow starts at times) and the passing downs defense could be a little bit leaky at times, if you enjoy attacking defenses, BYU's was for you. ESPN/FOX have reportedly mentioned that BYU in a larger than ten Big 12 would work with their strict “no Sunday play” policy. Heck, the WCC just added Pacific to enable travel partners. So why did the get rid of the Hawaii games? Following an open date, the Cougars host in-state rival Utah (Sept. 21) and Middle Tennessee (Fri., Sept. 27) at LaVell Edwards Stadium. News and info on BYU's 2013 football media day. Van Noy was just so fun to watch in 2012. The receiving corps has plenty of former three- and four-star recruits in it, and if players like Apo or tight end Devin Mahina (who did pretty well with his one target per game) were to suddenly play like they were supposed to coming out of high school, then Hill might begin to get the help he needs. The Nevada game is part of a 3-game series that was announced earlier today. 40 F/+ ranking. Deseret News veteran Dick Harmon has placed some interesting odds on a "big announcement" during Wednesday's media day. Hill was explosive, and Jamaal Williams, a freshman thrust into action with the transfer of Josh Quezada, at the very least held his own. 1 overall pick status. Players in italics are questionable with injury/suspension. Holy moly. If they wanted to go to 16, Boise State and UConn would be good additions also. The Cougars had one of the best defenses in the country, replete with an absolutely terrifying front seven, and thrived despite a directionless offense.