The culture on the team is still thriving. “Love the fight in the players,” BYU coach Kalani Sitake said. Still, BYU has not given up on its postseason goal amid continued struggles. The Cougars totaled 26 points over their last three games while surrendering 39.0 points and 454.7 yards per contest. BYU did not convert a third down over the final three quarters and finished with fewer than 200 passing yards for the fourth time in five games. The Cougars’ hopes for reaching a bowl game to cap their first Big 12 season are fading amid a three-game losing streak.Įverything went wrong in a 45-13 loss to Iowa State last week.
“I think those two things set the tone for everything we did that day.”īYU (5-5, 2-5) is in a desperate spot on both sides of the ball. “We came out with the right mindset: start fast and then play really physical,” Gabriel said.
