BYU’s elevation from being picked 13th in the Big 12 to finishing 13th in the AP Top 25 had little to do with magic and ...

There wasn’t a pass rush of any sort - it was the worst in the Big 12. There weren’t any tackles for loss, and the third down stops weren’t there, but … BYU had the Big 12’s best defense.

BYU is an 81 overall which is right in the middle of the pack in the Big 12. Frankly, the overall team ratings are flawed. For example, BYU has a higher-rated offense and defense than Colorado.

BYU had the Big 12’s best defense. It allowed just 309 yards and fewer than 20 points per game, mostly because there were lots and lots of takeaways. It forced 29 on the year, ...