Sep 18, 2026 · 50 min
BYU faces a national test at Colorado State
BYU vs CSU: What's Good Enough?
The episode defines the offensive, defensive, and turnover benchmarks that could determine whether BYU’s first road game strengthens its top-ten case.
- 1BYU needs efficient offense, meaningful rushing production, and a decisive margin to satisfy national expectations.
- 2The defensive standard centers on limiting Colorado State’s rushing attack and forcing quarterback Haas Haney into predictable passing situations.
- 3Adam Brenneman sees BYU’s offensive line and a fast start as central advantages in a potential top-ten push.
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Adam Brenneman explains why a fast start and decisive road win could move BYU from No. 11 into the national top ten.
The brief
BYU’s first road game against Colorado State is framed as more than a routine matchup: the hosts ask what kind of win would actually change national perceptions.
The benchmarks are specific: strong production from Bear Bachmeier and L.J. Martin, fewer than 100 Colorado State rushing yards, and a manageable turnover margin.
Adam Brenneman breaks down Haas Haney, BYU’s defensive front, and the Cougars’ advantage along the offensive line, drawing on his experience playing BYU at UMass.
Brenneman argues that BYU’s path from No. 11 into the top ten requires a fast start and a decisive road victory, not merely a narrow escape.
The episode broadens into College GameDay possibilities, BYU’s newly released men’s basketball schedule, and upcoming women’s soccer and volleyball matchups.