re: A more in depth break down of BYU for what it's worth. Super long post - apologies.

Hello Jangus- Awesome post, its obvious you are chomping at the bit for some BYU football and get a great game right off the bat.

I think youve mistaken this site as a football site. This is a smart arse, pick a side, or just bitch about anything kinda place. And lord help you if you misspell a word or forget a comma.

I appreciate your candor and knowledge and am glad you chimed in.
We as fans dont know what to expect this year. We could be 11-1 or 8-5.
We are average at OL and have depth issues. We finally have a decent returning QB, who has proven to be a solid game manager and better than average 2 minute drill player. But back surgery is back surgery. He must stay healthy with this OL for us to be in the hunt late, which is what we've become accustomed to. As youve said correctly, we have a new HC and new OC making major changes. We do though finally have a returning DC (after 3 straight years of ping pong because of an incompetent AD) and he's a good one.

We are replacing two all time greats in the secondary and both All SEC ILB's. The DL is finally as deep as necessary to compete for a New years day game.

We have reloaded at ILB and the secondary with very talented guys, who have played a decent amount of quality football. And have high hopes for Devin White at ILB. Many think he will be an all time great.
We also have 2 very good H backs, keep an eye on #84 especially. LSu has talented and very big WR's all over the roster, but other than Chark are inexperienced, which is not normal for LSU at WR.
Chark hasnt had to face the other teams best corner all game either. But seems to be a major talent even in the run game with sweeps. He has proven with the ball in his hands, he's one of the best in the SEC.

LSU's special teams most recently have not been up to par and our kicking game is a bit suspect as well. This could be a major opportunity for BYU.

The biggest thing BYU has going for it imo is this will be game 2. I expect a competitive game and would never underestimate a BYU team especially with a game under their belt.

Make sure you and your friends get to the game a few hours early and pop in among the LSU tailgaters with some BYU gear on. Get yourselves some great food, ice cold beer, or whatever your drink of choice is. You will be most welcomed and will have a blast. Your game day experience wont be nearly as good if you do not heed this advice.

Cheers my friend and hope you have a great and safe time in Houston.