Sep 17, 2026 · 50 min
BYU faces a road test with ranking stakes
BYU’s First Road Test at Colorado State
Colorado State’s explosive offense gives No. 11 BYU a meaningful test of its defense, road readiness, and national standing.
- 1Colorado State’s explosive offense and dual-threat quarterback Hoss Haney create a credible upset threat for BYU.
- 2A decisive BYU victory could strengthen its case for moving into the Associated Press top 10.
- 3Greg Rebell and Tommy Prassas emphasize game control, defensive discipline, and sustained execution on the road.
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Tommy Prassas explains how BYU’s defense must respond to Colorado State’s explosive offense in its first true road game.
The brief
BYU enters its first true road game against Colorado State under upset-alert scrutiny, with the Rams’ explosive offense challenging the Cougars’ early-season ranking.
The hosts focus on quarterback Hoss Haney, whose dual-threat ability, efficiency, weapons, and prior Power Four experience make him Colorado State’s central threat.
The ranking debate turns on margin: BYU may need more than a win over Colorado State to move from No. 11 into the Associated Press top 10.
Greg Rebell assesses Colorado State’s strengths and vulnerabilities, arguing that a controlled, double-digit BYU victory could improve national respect and playoff consideration.
Safety Tommy Prassas explains how BYU must handle Colorado State’s explosive offense after the defense gained confidence from its late-game stand against Arizona.