3 Football Games for BYU Fans to Watch During the Bye Week
With the Cougars off the field this week, BYU fans still have plenty of exciting college football to enjoy. Here are three games that should keep your interest as BYU prepares for its next big matchup in the Holy War revival.
4 Ohio State vs. 3 Penn State | 10:00 AM, FOX
This top-4 Big Ten clash is critical, with Penn State hosting Ohio State in a noon Eastern kickoff. Penn State remains undefeated, while Ohio State can’t afford another loss after their stumble against Oregon, who is now unbeaten. A second loss could seriously damage Ohio State’s playoff hopes. BYU fans should root for Penn State; an Ohio State loss might help BYU climb in the rankings.
Texas Tech vs. 11 Iowa State | 1:30 PM, ESPN
Iowa State has much to gain as they fight for a spot in the Big 12 championship and aim for a historic 10-win season. A two-loss Texas Tech now faces an uphill battle, while the Cyclones look to stay undefeated heading into November. Though Iowa State should dominate, the unpredictable Big 12 makes this a must-watch.
18 Pittsburgh vs. 20 SMU | 6:00 PM, ACC Network
Pitt, despite its ranking, remains undefeated but has yet to gain much respect nationally. An impressive win over SMU, who holds a strong 7-1 record, could change that. SMU’s single loss came against BYU, making this game even more interesting for BYU fans. A win could position SMU for ACC control alongside Clemson, while a loss would likely knock them out of the top 25 entirely.