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5 things a win in Vegas Bowl would mean for BYU's football program

KSL | December 19, 2015

Related Topics: Bronco Mendenhall, Las Vegas Bowl, Bowl game, Las Vegas Valley, BYU Cougars football, 2009 BYU Cougars football team, The Game, Brigham Young University

LAS VEGAS — BYU and Utah are ready for their showdown in the Las Vegas Bowl. Here are five things a BYU win would do for the program.

A BYU win comes against a ranked team

Since beating a ranked Oregon State team in the 2009 Las Vegas Bowl, Bronco Mendenhall-led teams have struggled against ranked opponents. Independence has brought more opportunities to play high-caliber competition and, for the most part, the Cougs have not risen to the occasion. Since leaving the MWC, the Y. has gone a measly 2-7 against ranked teams. Neither win came against an opponent that finished the year in the top 25.

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