CSU vs. BYU
Sunny. High of 84 degrees
Colorado St. (3-0) at No. 19 BYU (2-1)
Today, 4 p.m. ? Edwards Stadium
Grass ? Provo
TV: The mtn. ? Radio: 1160AM, 102.7 FM
THE STAKES
For Colorado St. ... The Rams are hoping BYU is vulnerable so they can spring a major upset.
For BYU ... After last week's debacle against Florida State, the Cougars need to get back on track and off to a strong start in their conference-opener.
THE TRENDS
For Colorado St. ... The Rams haven't defeated BYU since 2003, when they crushed the Cougars in Provo, 58-13.
For BYU ... The Cougars are 6-1 in their last seven conference openers.
THE EDGE
Colorado St. will win if ... it controls the clock by successfully converting on third-down attempts and keeps the ball away from BYU's offense.
BYU will win if ... it shores up the defense by getting consistent stops and the offense avoids turnovers.
PLAYER TO WATCH
Scott Johnson, BYU: After missing the Florida State game with a concussion, the senior free safety is back this week. He's looking to lead a defense that needs to rebound from an abysmal performance against the Seminoles.
KEY MATCHUP
BYU's defense vs. CSU's running game: A week ago, the Cougar defense allowed 313 rushing yards to Florida State, so the Cougars are focused on stopping the run. The Rams have a mobile quarterback, Grant Stucker, and two solid running backs, John Mosure and Leonard Mason.
INJURY REPORT
Colorado St.: Wide receiver T.J. Borcky is questionable.
BYU: Nose tackle Russell Tialavea is out 2-4 weeks with a knee injury.
NEXT UP
BYU entertains Utah State in a Friday night (7 p.m., The Mtn.) pre-General Conference contest. Colorado State visits Idaho Saturday.
BYU's SCHEDULE
Date Opponent TIME (TV)
Sept. 5 BYU 14, Oklahoma 13
Sept. 12 BYU 54, Tulane 3
Sept. 19 Florida State 54, BYU 28
Sept. 26 Colorado State 4 p.m. (The Mtn.)
Oct. 2 Utah State 7 p.m. (The Mtn.)
Oct. 10 at UNLV 8 p.m. (The Mtn.)
Oct. 17 at San Diego State 4 p.m. (The Mtn.)
Oct. 24 TCU 5:30 p.m. (Versus)
Nov. 7 at Wyoming 12 p.m. (The Mtn.)
Nov. 14 at New Mexico 12 p.m. (The Mtn.)
Nov. 21 Air Force 1:30 p.m. (CBS C)
Nov. 28 Utah 3 p.m. (CBS C, The Mtn.)