


This season it's more than we want to be comfortable with, but we knew this was a possibility." "We've been really tested with our depth because of injury. "I'm really pleased with the talent that we have on our team and the development of our players," said BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.

To date, the Cougars have two notable wins coming against Utah and 18th-ranked Arizona State, both of whom are the only two teams without a loss in Pac-12 play. Putting aside the self-inflicted wounds against Boise State, the Cougars can achieve double-digit wins for the second consecutive season, which hasn't happened since Bronco Mendenhall's teams did it four straight seasons starting in 2006.Īt the halfway point, BYU has done well in attempting to follow up last season's 11-1 record. Until then, the program can't do much about the bowl situation.īut the bowl game doesn't demean the potential accomplishment awaiting BYU during the second half of the season. It's become life as an independent, which has removed big-time possibilities once the team is saddled with a loss.įortunately for BYU, the forthcoming membership in the Big 12 starting in 2023 will create another level for the postseason. But the dream of making a New Year's Day bowl likely died last Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium, meaning the Cougars appear destined to play in the previously contracted Independence Bowl against a Conference USA team in Shreveport, Louisiana.īYU knows all about playing in lower-level bowl games, having participated in the Famous Idaho Potato, Poinsettia and Fight Hunger bowls, among others. At the same time, the dream of an undefeated season died last week in a turnover-plagued loss to Boise State.Īs an independent without a realistic pathway to the four-team playoff, BYU always was a long shot to make the tournament, even without a blemish on its record. See the individual order pages for FAQs, reviews, and videos of the Hop Stopper in action.SALT LAKE CITY - Palatable disappointment marks the first half of BYU's football season even as the team is on a pace to win 10 games this season.Īt 5-1, with three consecutive wins over Pac-12 South division teams to start the season, the 19th-ranked Cougars are in a great position to enjoy an excellent season. Not sure what's right for you or need a custom solution? Contact us with your kettle brand, size, and type of fitting. The most popular options are listed below. Hop Stoppers are available for most kettles and fittings types (NPT, TC, friction fit, etc.) as well as corny serving kegs.

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