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SALT LAKE CITY — Local FBS college football teams went 2-1 in the second (official) Saturday of the college football season.
And while former Utah defensive star Stevenson Sylvester will take a win, ex-BYU linebacker David Nixon is looking for answers for his Cougars.
Utah’s offense was far from impressive in the 17-6 win at Northern Illinois. But about that defense, including Chase Hansen’s pick-six. Can the Utes ride their defense to a special season, including next week in the Pac 12 opener against Washington?
BYU’s offensive woes reared their ugly head again in a 21-18 loss to Cal in the Cougars’ home opener.
Like their Pac 12 neighbors, the defense was better. But what can be done for BYU to get more out of new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes’ system? Things don’t get any easier, as they travel to Madison for a showdown with No. 6 Wisconsin next Saturday.
Meanwhile in Logan, Utah State picked up a big win against New Mexico State, 60-13 for their first win of the year. Is this the year the Aggies can find their own special-season magic?
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