BYU’s football players spoke almost reverently this week about the mystique of the USC football program. Following Saturday’s 30-27 overtime win over the Trojans, the Cougars deserve some high praise of their own.
Not only did the Cougars upset a ranked team in Provo for the first time since beating No. 20 Boise State in 2015, they also came from behind and won their second straight game in overtime and did so with a defense missing several key players with injuries. Let us also mention the offense had its most efficient day thus far.
All in all, it was an extremely satisfying day and, let’s go ahead and acknowledge it, surprising to probably more than a few fans.