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BYU Cougars football: Gameday glance

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Published: Saturday, Nov. 19 2011 12:48 a.m. MST

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Cody Hoffman (2) runs after a catch against Idaho during NCAA football in Provo Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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New Mexico St. (4-6) at BYU (7-3)

Saturday, 8:15 p.m.

LaVell Edwards Stadium (63,470)

Natural grass, Provo

TV: ESPNU

Radio: 1160AM, 102.7FM

The stakes

For New Mexico State ... the Aggies are looking to spring a big upset of BYU on national TV.

For BYU ... the Cougars want to send their 19 seniors out with a victory in their final game at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

The trends

For New Mexico State ... the Aggies have scored 30 or more points in five of their last six games, including a 48-point performance in last week's victory over Fresno State.

For BYU ... the Cougars are 21-3 under coach Bronco Mendenhall in the month of November. All three of those losses came at the hands of Utah.

The edge

New Mexico State will win if ... the Aggies force turnovers and capitalize on those with their explosive offense.

BYU will win if ... the Cougars are balanced offensively, avoid turnovers and find a way to slow down New Mexico State's offensive weapons.

Player to watch

Jake Heaps, BYU quarterback: The Cougar QB is making his first start in nearly two months. Can he build on his solid performance last week?

Key matchup

BYU's SECONDARY vs. NEW MEXICO STATE'S PASSING GAME: The Cougars have been vulnerable at times this season to big pass plays. Aggie quarterback Matt Christian threw for 360 yards last week and he has talented receivers at his disposal.

Injury Report

New Mexico State: Quarterback Matt Christian is nursing an injury to his non-throwing shoulder and his hip, but will play. Safety Donyae Coleman (shoulder) did not play in last week's win over Fresno State. He was replaced by Justin Smith, who recorded a career-high 13 tackles.

BYU: Quarterback Riley Nelson suffered rib and lung injuries last week and could be out until the bowl game. Offensive lineman Houston Reynolds (shoulder) is questionable and defensive back Mike Hague (shoulder) is probable.

Next Up

NMSU visits Louisiana Tech next Saturday. BYU has a bye.

Schedule

Date Opponent Time (TV)/result

Sept. 3 at Ole Miss W, 14-3

Sept. 10 at Texas L, 17-16

Sept. 17 vs. Utah L, 54-10

Sept. 23 vs. UCF W, 24-17

Sept. 30 vs. Utah St. W, 27-24

Oct. 08vs. San Jose St.W, 29-16

Oct. 15 at Oregon St. W, 38-28

Oct. 22 vs. Idaho St. W, 56-3

Oct. 28 at TCU L, 38-28

Nov.12 vs. Idaho W, 42-7

Nov. 19vs. New Mexico St. 8:15 p.m. (ESPNU)

Dec. 3 at Hawai'i 5:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

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Juice Box
Eureka, UT

BlueCoug,

What's so great about Jake Heaps? Talk about overrated. That kid does not have heart or leadership. If the Cougies lose today, it's going to be because of him. Why would the football team themselves prefer to play under Riley if More..

  • 11:11 a.m. Nov. 19, 2011
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Informed Voter
South Jordan, UT

Sorry Tom Holmoe but as a season ticket holder I am skipping this game rather than freezing from 8:30-11:30 PM watching a scrimmage. I know opponents will improve next year. I never thought I would voluntarily miss a BYU game.

  • 8:39 a.m. Nov. 19, 2011
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Joey K
Sandy, UT

I think it is a disservice to BYU's seniors that senior day occurs at home against New Mexico state... Oh how the mighty have fallen. That's what people don't understand about independence. Sure it may work out in 5 years, but what about these kids More..

  • 8:38 a.m. Nov. 19, 2011
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