BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmo issued a statement Monday morning in response to reports that the 8th-ranked BYU Cougars had turned down the opportunity to play in the Pack-12 and Washington Washington Huskies next week.
While the statement naturally did not specifically mention Washington, it outlines some of the factors that go into schedule games.
“We remain open to the search for options to add football games, and remain so throughout the season,” the statement said. “Various factors need to be considered in the research process, including location, prep time for the game, game possibilities, testing protocols that are in place and what it takes to restart the game. .
“At this stage of the season, after playing nine games and being ranked nationally, we are discussing possible matchups for W / other teams, on common open dates, for the benefit of both teams.”
A number of national college college football reporters reported on Sunday that Washington’s game against Washington State (known as the Apple Pul Cup) was canceled this coming Saturday after the Covid-19 issue was canceled, leading to the Huck Keys’ possible play. Reached Holmo for interest in playing, as BYU has a bye.
While the Cougars are ranked in the top 10 in the country, they have played a poor schedule, and many have speculated that they need two or more wins if they are to make it to the four-team college football playoffs.
Athletic’s Bruce Feldum reported Sunday that B.Y.U. U.S. He wanted to wait until the first CFP ranking of the season came out before scheduling a game against Washington on Tuesday.
The fact that the Cougars have reiterated a ban that they will be ready to play on any team at any time and place (quarterback Zack Wilson also wore a headband with that message during BYU’s 66-14 win over North Alabama last week) plays Sunday.
While the Kungaros do not have another game scheduled for December 12, they are scheduled to play the San Diego State Aztec.
BYU lost 45-19 to the Huckabee last season at home.
