BYU at Hawaii
1 p.m., ESPN2 -- Steamed about snubbing from BCS bowl, the Cougars' past three victories have come by combined total of 13 points, including last week's win on kicker Matt Payne's 25-yard FG on final play. Their offense (leads nation in scoring, 46.9) will miss running back Luke Staley (broken leg), forcing quarterback Brandon Doman (3,316 passing, 31 TDs, 8 ints., 8 TD runs) to the air the ball more. Their defense (102nd in nation against run, 211.2, 95th in total defense, 432.1) gives up too many yards and points. Sizzling Warriors quarterback Nick Rolovich (60-of-99, 1,005 passing, 12 TDs, 1 int. in last 2 games) will look for elusive receiver Ashley Lelie (76 catches, 19.1 per catch, 17 TDs, WAC-record 285 yards receiving in 52-30 win over Air Force Nov. 24).
Published 12/8/2001