UCF vs. BYU Football Preview with Mitch Harper of KSL Sports ⚔️🏈

UCF is back in the Bounce House this weekend for a homecoming matchup against No. 11 BYU. The Cougars are one of the hottest teams in college football with a 7-0 overall record and 4-0 in the Big 12.

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[dfausti]

Just to let UCF know, BYU is planning a humanitarian effort with Knights Pantry with 50, 000 pounds of food along with personal kits. We are also bringing some of the BYU 500, 000 alums in the southeastern United States converging on Orlando to participate in cheering for the BYU Cougars. We love the Golden Knights!

[gordonjeffery]

You have to add to this rivalry the fact that families have fans for each team. At work, at church, at school you have fans for both teams. This is a 24/7 365 rivalry.

[DGZGSGEGIGKG]

As a BYU fan living in Orlando, I’m scared to death of this game. UCF has got such a strong run game and a stingy defense that it could be upset city. Looking forward to seeing the game on Saturday!

[michcoug]

Wake me up when Mitch is finally done lord son

[johnfaris]

I don’t think there is a savvy BYU fan who isn’t nervous about this game. UCF is no slouch, better than their record might indicate to the casual observer. It’s in a hot humid environment at sea level. I for one am as nervous about this game as any.

[og]

Great job guys. Vegas & others still don't get BYU's defense this year. The only ones giving Y's defense respect are opposing coaches. BYU's defense is a pro-defense this year. Believe me. They're legit. They're for real! Y's defense is why they are 7-0. People don't get it. Y's defense has shut down each opponent this year. And they've faced some of the best offenses. They've exposed opponent's offensive weaknesses and exploited them. Y's defense makes opponent's offenses make mistakes. And what's more? Y's defense fuels, pumps up their offense. Y's defensive backs, secondary shuts down receivers, which then gives time for the down 4 guys and linebackers to stop the run, pressure, and sack the qb. They showed this well with K-State. And when Y's defensive front and linebackers pressure qb's, they make mistakes, throw picks. And when Y's defense pressures the qb, it's over. Y's defensive secondary are ball hawks. BYU has already seen UCF already this year. How? They saw them in K-State, in Baylor, in OK State, and in AZ. Yes, Iowa St. barely beat UCF. But BYU this year is no Iowa St. Why? Because of Y's defense. BYU UCF game is gonna be like K-State and Baylor. This may even be another route for BYU. Why? The inexperience of UCF QB. He's young and inexperienced. And when Hill throws his pro defensive schemes at UCF, their QB is gonna make mistakes and throw picks, just like K-State QB did. All BYU has to worry about with UCF is stopping the run. Because UCF QB can't throw. He's not proven he can throw. That's how they lost against Iowa St. This is why this might be another route for BYU. Yes, even though it's in Orlando and historically BYU has not fared well east of the Mississippi. Not this year. Why? Again, I keep saying this. Y's DEFENSE! Plus their veterans, very experienced, and play for each other. Chemistry! Away games do not matter to BYU this year. No one wants to play the Cougs this year because they're real, they're legit, they're scary, and they ARE DANGEROUS! Especially their DEFENSE! What's the score for this game. 38-21, BYU wins. UCF will not be able to score enough points. Why? You guessed it. BYU'S DEFENSE. This is a magical season for the COUGS! Yes, I'm an alum, '02. But, this has been an objective analysis. Pundits and voters, start giving BYU the respect they have already deserved and earned. They will be 8-0 after Saturday's game in Orlando.

[ToddErickson-EF]

UCF is far better than their record indicates. To win, BYU will need to be +3 in turnovers, 75% efficiency in 3rd downs, and limit UCF to less than 215 yards rushing & 150 passing. Tall order, especially on the road.

[JeffSchlueter]

Byu is different from other college football schools because of the long term missions that players go on creating a more mature team they field so there is an intrinsic advantage built in. Is this valid anymore concerning the Byu program?

[RJohnson]

The fact that at 3-4, UCF is favored by odds makers over a 7-0 BYU team tells you how dangerous UCF is. I give BYU about a 40% chance to win.

I'm sure UCF would like nothing more than to spoil BYU's season as a way to prop up their own disappointments to date. It's always great to be the spoiler once the golden prize is out of reach.

[JeffSchlueter]

Ditch the bounce house bs, sounds like a captain kangaroo prop or romper room child play.