BYU coach Kalani Sitake was feeling optimistic this week — even in the wake of a beatdown at Texas.
“We’re still in a good spot,” Sitake said of his team’s performance this season. “Obviously not happy with the results, especially last week. But looking back at it again and being able to evaluate it and take the emotions out of it, we’re still in a really good spot.”
The Cougars are also in a decent spot to accomplish one of their biggest goals for their first Big 12 season: a bowl game.
At 5-3, BYU is on the doorstep of bowl eligibility.
But crossing the threshold won’t be an easy task.
Sitake’s squad has to travel all the way across the country for a showdown at West Virginia this weekend. Then they close things out by playing three teams currently tied for first in the conference: Iowa State, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
So let me ask you …
Which game do you think is most winnable?
Quick hits
Yes, the Cougars got handled in Austin, but a big loss to Texas shouldn’t change your perception of who this team is.
Bench Kedon Slovis? Not so fast. “How about we just protect him first?” Kalani Sitake says.
With Kirk Cousins out for the season, former BYU QB Jaren Hall got his first NFL action on Sunday.
Around the Big 12
Baylor — Aranda insists the Bears are close even after another loss to Iowa State.
UCF — Catastrophic mistakes continue to plague the Knights in a four-turnover game. UCF is still winless in the Big 12.
Cincinnati — A change at QB?
Houston — The NFL wants the Cougars to stop wearing their Oilers-themed jerseys.
Iowa State — Are somehow at the top of the Big 12 race.
Kansas — Took down the Sooners, and took the field goal posts to the lake with them.
Kansas fans celebrate on the field after their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 38-33. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State — Could be the final real test for Texas this week.
Oklahoma — Knocked down in the rankings before Bedlam.
Oklahoma State — The final Bedlam? Here is what Mike Gundy thinks.
TCU — Beat the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.
Texas — Now has a prime position to make the CFP.
Texas Tech — Spit-gate 2023?
West Virginia — What are the Mountaineers saying before facing BYU?
