Love Oregon State here, BYU has replaced their QB and that's not always a good thing as dual threat QB Riley Nelson takes on a real defense for the vs. time all year after facing some suspect defenses the last few weeks. BYU has been really lucky to get 3 wins in a row and they have not been as impressive as many thought. Oregon State has gotten off to a slow start, but this team has rallied behind their coach before and their defense is the main reason for this play as they are much faster than the last 2 teams BYU has faced in San Jose and Utah State. Oregon State has come up with 5 turnovers in their win vs. Arizona last week. Freshmen Scott Crichton looks like the real deal he's #1 in tackles for loss in the Pac 12 and has 3 sacks on the year.
Lastly this is a revenge spot for Oregon State as they lost in 2009 int he Las Vegas Bowl. There are still players on the Beavers who remember that game and will use it for motivation. The passing game the last few weeks has improved dramatically with Sean Mannion. I also believe he'll take care of the ball and Oregon State has forced 8 turnovers the last 2 games so they are turning into the defense they thought they had. Offensive weapons are there to give BYU problems with electrifying James Rodgers.
