Derrvin Speight of USU runs for a big gain against BYU. Brigham Young University vs Utah State University in NCAA football played in Logan, Utah, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.
Ravell Call, Deseret News
PROVO — BYU has Utah State both have defenses that rank in the top 25 in rush yards allowed, pass yards allowed, pass efficiency defense, total yards allowed and points allowed, according to Cougar Tracks.
The Cougars have held 11 straight opponents to less than 300 yards of total offense and the defense hasn't allowed a score in more than nine quarters, according to the article. But the Aggies' defense haven't allowed more than 24 points in eight straight games, dating back to the 2011 season. USU hasn't allowed a team to score more than 20 points in a single game so far this season. The Aggies are 6-2 during that stretch.
Under head coach Bronco Mendenhall, BYU is 61-6 when allowing 24 points or less, according to the article. In fact, the Cougars have won 37 straight games at home when the visiting team scores 24 points or less.
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One game this weekend will decide the Pac 12 South title likely
One game will likely decide the WAC champion
Good luck to all participants
Utes 27
usc 21
usu 24
byu 14
Hope springs eternal!
You just cannot be a citizen of the great state of Utah and not feel proud of what the Aggies are doing this year. It has taken a while, but little brother is now growing up fast.
Go get em, Big Blue! Win or lose, we are all proud of your More..