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BYU's Defense Edge Over UCF
BYU's defense dominates UCF with key stats in upcoming game.
In brief
BYU's defense dominates UCF with key stats in upcoming game. BYU's defense holds UCF to less than 20 points with strong run-stuffing and scoring position efficiency. Originally reported by BYU Cougars On SI.
BYU vs UCF game preview
BYU returns to action Saturday against UCF Knights despite being 6-0 and ranked 2nd in AP Poll.
BYU defense advantages
BYU defense leads in points per drive, yards per play, success rate, explosive rate, stuff rate, and havoc rate.
UCF's weak pass defense
UCF ranks 104th in pass success rate allowed, making them the worst p4 pass defense for BYU this season.
Run game dominance
BYU stuffs runs at 35% rate, UCF has 33% stuffed rushes this season.
Third down conversion
UCF ranks 114th in conversion down percentage, BYU can get off the field easily.
P4 team scoring
BYU allows 15 points per game against p4 teams, UCF scores 18 points per game.
UCF quarterback situation
UCF starts backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins after starter Alonza Barnett III has been out five weeks.
Scoring position efficiency
BYU converts 80% of scoring position drives into touchdowns, ranking 2nd nationally.
UCF's bend-don't-break defense
UCF allows touchdowns on 36% of scoring drives, ranking 18th in touchdowns allowed per scoring drive.
Rain impact on game
Rain forecast could hurt BYU's quarterback Bear Bachmeier who struggles in wet conditions.
Game outcome scenario
If BYU converts scoring opportunities to touchdowns, they cover the spread easily; field goals make game competitive.
The main idea
BYU's defense holds UCF to less than 20 points with strong run-stuffing and scoring position efficiency.
