PROVO — Ordinarily, a 7-6 record isn’t anything to Rise and Shout about. But put into context, posting a 7-6 mark was a big deal for the BYU football program in 2018.
Coming off an abysmal 4-9 season in 2017, it was crucial for the Cougars to show signs that the program is headed in the right direction under coach Kalani Sitake.
With unexpected road victories over Arizona and Wisconsin, and a resounding 49-18 victory over Western Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, BYU managed to secure a much-needed winning season and offer hope for the future.