PROVO — For the BYU football program, one measuring stick for progress this season would be returning to the postseason after posting a four-win campaign and staying home for the holidays a year ago.
The Cougars were halfway to achieving that goal in September by starting the season 3-1.
Now, their margin for error, in terms of becoming bowl eligible, is thin.
After suffering a gut-wrenching 21-16 loss to Boise State on the blue turf last Saturday night, BYU (4-5) needs two wins in its final three games.
Next up is a cross-country trip to Foxborough, Massachusetts, to face UMass next Saturday (10 a.