The calendar turns to September next week, which means college football is near. BYU kicks off their 2021 season on September 4 in Las Vegas against Arizona, the first game of the post-Zach Wilson era.
Expectations are high following an 11-1 season and finishing 11th in the final AP poll. However, there is plenty of turnover on the Cougars’ roster as well as a much tougher schedule looming. Expecting another 11-win season may be setting yourself up for disappointment, especially given the seven Power 5 teams on the schedule.
Let’s dive into the meaty 2021 schedule and make some picks, with the aid of Phil Steele’s power rankings.