BYU Football: Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for 2021

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Hank Bachmeier #19 of the Boise State Broncos runs against the San Jose State Spartans in the first half of the Mountain West Football Championship at Sam Boyd Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Spartans defeated the Broncos 34-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

5. Utah State (W)

There is always something to appreciate about old, historic rivalries. This statement is exponentialized whenever the rivalry is in-state. But one would not know it by this meeting. Two blowouts in a row for Brigham Young.

Record: 4-1

6. Boise State (L)

The Cougars and Broncos going at it is a consistent promise for a good time on the gridiron for football fans everywhere. BYU shockingly rolled right through Boise State in their 2020 matchup, but them doing so again just sounds too far-fetched to believe. The Cougs will put up a good fight, but will ultimately fall short against the Broncos.

Record: 4-2

7. Baylor (W)

A close victory will be awaiting Brigham Young as they enter Waco, Texas, to take on the Baylor Bears. BYU is merely in a better state as a program after last year, and will beat up on the Bears to compensate for their Boise State failure.

Record: 5-2

8. Washington State (W)

A third consecutive game versus a worthy opponent, and subsequently a third consecutive game that BYU struggles in all throughout. Wazzu is rather mediocre against weaker Power Five competition, and that will be a game-changing factor in deciding the outcome here. But the Cougars should count their blessings, as their luck just might be running out.

Record: 6-2

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