BYU has issues on offensive line and should be fine by the end of the year, but they had issues protecting the QB with two fantastic blockers in the line up and now Braden Brown and Braden Hansen are gone. They also lose two starters up front to the NFL on the defensive side so I think it's asking a lot for BYU to go on the road and win especially with an inexperienced QB in Taysom Hill who will be asked to win the game with his arm because Virginia's defensive front is very good against the run allowing just 3.24 ypc at home a year ago. The problem with Hill winning with his arm is Virginia returns all 4 starters in the secondary and they will have an aggressive approach with the new defensive coordinator Tenuta's style.
Virginia also has a new offensive coordinator in Steve Fairchiwho will bring his NFL experience and prostyle offense, but you will see more running from Virginia they have plenty of depth at running back including Kevin Parks and blue chip prospect. They also have 6 guys with starting experience on the offensive line and three 4* receivers that are upper class-men. Having a new QB won't be a bad thing because between Sims and Rocco Virginia was not very good I think forcing them to run the ball is going to be crucial to the success of this team that needs to get to a bowl game. If they are going to this is a huge game that is a must win.
