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Look for Utah to grind out a close win Saturday before shifting the focus to 2024.

I fully trust coach Kyle Whittingham, his staff, and his player leadership to refocus after the blowout loss, and to send off their two-time Pac-12 champion seniors the right way.

Both teams have huge stakes. BYU seeks bowl eligibility in their first Power Five season, while Oklahoma State can clinch a spot in the Big 12 title game.

Oklahoma has decisive advantages in every unit and positional matchup of this game. They also have extra motivation as they pursue a spot in the Big 12 title game.

Both defenses are about 20-30 spots better than their opposing offenses, so I am calling for a lower-scoring game than some of these Pac-12 shootouts.

Maybe Penixs playing style as a pocket passer helps tilt the matchup toward Utahs defense; regardless, Washington will hit some home runs and will get some points on the board.

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This one will resemble a Big Ten West battle: elite defenses against struggling offenses.

Ill take West Virginia with their home field advantage and their strong rushing attack against BYUs statistical weakness.

Even without their starting quarterback, Texas has the advantage at every other position group and will play refocused football after their near upset loss to Houston.