Official UNI-BYU prediction thread.

[Panther789]

We all know this is probably an uphill battle. I believe UNI will be competitive into the 3rd quarter, and move the ball fairly well on offense. However, I think our D will probably struggle for the most part. All in all, a respectable game, and a good experience for the Panthers going forward.


BYU - 38

UNI - 17

[KBCoug]

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We all know this is probably an uphill battle. I believe UNI will be competitive into the 3rd quarter, and move the ball fairly well on offense. However, I think our D will probably struggle for the most part. All in all, a respectable game, and a good experience for the Panthers going forward.


BYU - 38

UNI - 17

I think your athleticsm and the fact that our db's are fairly inexperienced will enable you to put some points on the board but in the long run I think the altitude, size difference on our O-line to your D-line and our offense will be too much.
I pick:

BYU 45
UNI 17

[TripleCrownCoug]

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38 sounds right, but I'm not as confident that the BYU defense can contain what looks like a very good UNI offense, besides they always have trouble with running QB's.

BYU 38

UNI 28

[bag]

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Byu- 34
uni- 17

[Khan4Cats]

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BYU 37
UNI 24

Within 10 going into the 4th.

[MacBYU]

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I'll go with BYU 41, UNI 13.

A few thoughts about the game... Looking at what both teams have back on offense, your top two returning WRs and RB have about the same stats as our top two returning WRs and RB. I think BYU has a big advantage in that it has its QB and TE returning, along with nearly all of its O Line, while UNI is replacing the QB and most of the O line. Big advantage for BYU there.

UNI offense vs BYU defense: I think your strenghts play into our strenghts, and I'm not sure you'll be able to exploit our weaknesses. I think our biggest weakness is at CB. Our best CB is small and fast, which matches up with your two returning WRs - so no advantage gained there. Our linebackers are fast, and the defense as a whole is known for getting to the ball, so I think the quickness of Lewis and Gray will be negated. If you go dink and dunk on us and try to drive the field, we'll just keep it in front of us and wait for you to make a mistake. And with a young O line and QB, you have to expect things like penalties turning a 2nd and 3 into a 2nd and 8 or 13. Or having a receiver open on a 3rd down, but your QB throws just a bit off target for an incompletion. It will be hard for you to have sustained drives. I think your best hope is to get some big plays early against our CBs and get some confidence.

BYU offense vs UNI defense: I don't know much about your defense. Our coaches have had good things to say about it, saying they are well coached. And experince shouldn't be a problem with seven starters returning. It looks like you have the least experience returning at LB, so you may have problems covering our tight ends. Honestly, your defense may be strong, but some very good defenses had trouble with our offense last year and we'll just be better this year. The teams that have had the most success are those that try to jam our receivers and disrupt the timing, while getting their D linemen into the QB's face. I don't know your personnel or defensive style well enough to know if you'll be able to try that tactic or be successful at it. Personally, I'm anxious to see what wrinkles BYU uses on offense. They've been pretty vanilla the past few years, but word is they are expanding the offense.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Panthers for the first time. To me, that's one of the joys of college football. Not only do you have your rivalry games, but there are so many teams that you get to see new teams frequently. Good like to you guys. For those of you coming out to the game, be safe and enjoy the trip. And may the best cat win!

Oh, and p.s. Blue >>>> Purple as far colors go.

[BlueNtheFace]

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byu 44
uni 13

[Hoosier Coug]

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BYU 49 UNI 13

Remember to travel safely.

[williebat]

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24 UNI 17 BYU

you heard it here first

[wloopanther]

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BYU- 45
UNI - 17

It's going to be a tough one for the panthers

[Dingo]

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24 UNI 17 BYU

you heard it here first

UNI holding BYU's offense to 17 points? Sorry, but that's just crazy.

BYU 45
UNI 24

[SteinPizza]

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Everyone seems to be stuck on UNI scoring 17. I like us to put up at least 3 touchdowns, but for all the reasons mentioned above, BYU will pull away at some point after halftime so the final TD or two may only be valuable as prep for our conference season. If our new O Line can execute like it's midseason (tough but not impossible), the longer we stay in the game.

BYU 41
UNI 28

When does the team leave? The FAA is having computer issues which has air travel severly screwed up. I can't imagine we'd leave this soon, but hopefully this doesn't mess up either the team's travel plans or those of the fans on both sides. It sounds like it has the potential to effect air travel for a few days.

[FOTY]

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There are just too many changes in for us to be consistent our first time out and against a tough team. My thoughts are that we will actually fall behind early and come back late.

UNI 16
BYU 27

I really do hope I'm completely wrong and the scores are reversed. But I have to be realistic.

[Chitown Panther]

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Everyone knows Farley looks like Rex Linn

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0513010/mediaindex

[cougfan85]

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Our O is going to open things up early. We will score plenty. I think our D is going to surprise a lot of panther as well as BYU fans.

BYU 42
UNI 14