#3 OU downed by #20 BYU

Well BYU & the MWC showed once again that not only can they compete with the big boys, they can defeat them too. Now I realize that Bradford was knocked out of the game before the end of the first half. But BYU, who plays in the Mountain West, was predicted to finish third in the conference. By comparison many had OU finishing either first or second in the Big 12. Most would agree that the Big 12 is a more talent rich conference than the MWC. With that said OU should have at least been able to pull off a close victory. Also let’s not forget, OU wasn’t exactly running away with it when Bradford was in the game. A lot of credit must go to BYU for a hard fought victory.

Oklahoma’s defense couldn’t get the stop they needed when it counted. The Sooners should be concerned that their defense may not be able to stop some of the Big 12’s top offenses. On the other hand BYU should be pleased that they moved the ball when the game was on the line against a very talented Big 12 defense.

TCU didn’t have a game this week but travel to Virginia next Saturday. So it wouldn’t be fair to say that BYU is now the MWC favorite but I will say I believe they’ll finish no lower than second in the conference.