BYU is as disciplined as they come, and having a month to prepare– even though it wasnt anticipated prior to the COVID-19 shutdown– will be the deciding aspect in what needs to be a fun way to wrap up the first weekend of the season.
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Week 1 of the long-anticipated 2020 college football season is almost in the books, but theres still another contest left on the slate. Only 9 video games incorporated the opening week since of COVID-19 issues, however nevertheless its still good to have the sport back on our tvs. And what better way to put a bow on this opening week than with Navy handling BYU in Annapolis. Primetime Labor Day games have actually ended up being a staple of the college football season, so a lot of eyes will be enjoying the Midshipmen and Cougars fight it out.
It will be the 3rd time these schools have ever fulfilled on the field and it wasnt even on the calendar a month earlier. The COVID-19 pandemic has actually required numerous cancellations and changes to schedules throughout the nation, consisting of both of these programs. Navy was expected to play Notre Dame to begin the year while BYU was slated to start with the Holy War against Utah on Sept. 3. Now they meet no fans in presence in Annapolis.
What will take place in the last video game of the opening weekend of the season? Lets break down the matchup and make a pick.
Storylines
Tight end Matt Bushman– the teams leading receiver last year– wont play this season after bursting his Achilles in practice. If BYU is going to take benefit of Navys weakness on defense, itll have to do it with a new-look supporting cast. BYU has that covered with all 4 of its beginners returning to Provo.
Video game prediction, choices.
BYU is as disciplined as they come, and having a month to prepare– although it wasnt anticipated prior to the COVID-19 shutdown– will be the choosing factor in what ought to be an enjoyable method to conclude the very first weekend of the season. Wilson will take lead his team on a march down the field in the final minutes to put Navy in a spot where it needs to pass late in the game. It will not be effective. Select: BYU (-2 ).
Navy: The most apparent storyline for the Midshipmen is the absence of previous quarterback Malcolm Perry. The three-year starter capped off his profession by rushing for 2,017 yards as a senior, leaving huge shoes to fill. Dalen Morris is the guy charged with gilling them. The senior beat out presumed starter Perry Olsen for the starting task. Watching how Morris handles the decision-making needed of quarterbacks in the triple option offense will be fascinating. The Navy defense is doing not have depth and experience in the secondary, which bodes well for Wilson and the Cougars offense. The backend of the Mids defense better grow up in a hurry if it plans to keep this in arms reach.
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Date: Monday, Sept. 7|Time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium– Annapolis, MarylandTV: ESPN|Live stream: fuboTV ( Try for complimentary).
And what much better method to put a bow on this opening week than with Navy taking on BYU in Annapolis. Navy was anticipated to play Notre Dame to start the year while BYU was slated to start with the Holy War against Utah on Sept. 3. If BYU is going to take benefit of Navys weak point on defense, itll have to do it with a new-look supporting cast. BYU has that covered with all four of its beginners returning to Provo.
