In the event USF defeats Nationally Ranked BYU . . .

[BullyPulpit]

1 minute ago, Triple B said:

So mildly improbable?

Was there an explanation to go along with that? If there is, and it's defensively oriented, I can buy it a bit. If it's the GB factor, not feeling it yet.

ESPN has a brief explanation for the proprietary FPI and what goes into the calculations. My explanation is that, on paper, we are better and deeper at every single position on the field than we were last season. We have a lot of talent in a lot of key areas. At the skill positions, we are more talented and deeper than BYU. They have the edge on defense and coaching. If reports out of camp are that Gerry is the real deal, I wouldn't be surprised to see the betting line move down to USF +10. 

[Outlaw]

2 hours ago, jchem1995 said:

Yep you win the downer award. Secondary will not be the same personnel this year. BULLS win.

The biggest  factor this year if we can get some pressure on the qb and attack their running attack  with the dline and linebackers.  We need to get back to getting after their qb and rbs behind the line of scrimmage. Take away the long ball with pressure on the qb.

[Ricky the Bull]

A nice discussion of the game with Will Turner with BYU's 247 rep:

 

[John Lewis]

Coaches Poll is out and BYU is not ranked

[Gat-Rat Bull]

Just now, John Lewis said:

Coaches Poll is out and BYU is not ranked

They must be baking in a first week loss to USF.

[Sk00b]

Who voted for FSU?

[Outlaw]

35 minutes ago, John Lewis said:

Coaches Poll is out and BYU is not ranked

Where is USf in the coaches poll?

[Bull Matrix]

1 hour ago, Outlaw said:

Where is USf in the coaches poll?

Coaches poll for some reason we are still not receiving any votes. So I guess we will sneak up on people 

[John Lewis]

1 hour ago, Outlaw said:

Where is USf in the coaches poll?

I stop after 25

[usfsig]

We all know the defense was not great last year. I looked up some stats just now from last year:

1) Opponents converted 39.6% or their 3rd down plays

2) Opponents converted 63.64% of their 4th down plays.

3) We allowed 206 rushing yards per game for a 5.8 average per attempt. (YIKES)

4) We allowed 263.3 passing yards per game for a 8.3 average per attempt. (DOUBLE YIKES)

5) Overall we allowed 470 yards per game with 7 yards per play average.

6) We only had 9 sacks on the season

7) We allowed opponents to convert 63% of red zone possessions into TDs.

Now I know we've added depth, but those underperforming players are still out there for us. I won't hold my breath that a coaching and philosophy change will somehow spark a dramatic turnaround defensively.

I would love nothing more than to be proven wrong though. 

EDIT: Let's also not forget that BYU's QB Jaren Hall was out against us last year and he is much more dynamic than their backup that scorched us.

Edited August 8, 2022 by usfsig
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