BYU versus Ole Miss Preview

When: 9-3-2011, 4:45 PM EST
Where: Oxford, MS

TV: ESPN


                                                 BYU                                                     Ole Miss

2010 Record:                                        7-6                                                                          4-8

Ended Season:                                      Won Bowl                                                              Regular Season, No Bowl

Points Scored Average:                      26.2                                                                        30.6

Points Allowed Average:                   21.6                                                                        35.2

Total Offense Per Game:                   366.5                                                                      399.8

Passing YPG:                                         198.4                                                                      192.2

Rushing YPG:                                        168.1                                                                      207.6

Overall Breakdown: Although playing in the SEC is a tough challenge for any team in the country, Ole Miss fell way below expectations in 2010. The season started rough with a surprising double overtime loss to I-AA Jacksonville State. The defense never could get on track as evidenced by the 35.2 points allowed per game last season. BYU had a split personality season in 2010. The Cougars started the season 2-5 losing to Air Force, Florida State, Nevada, Utah State and TCU. They ended the season by winning 5 of their last 6 games culminating in a resounding victory in the New Mexico Bowl over UTEP. BYU starts a new path as an independent in 2011 and should be able to handle a talented yet underachieving Ole Miss Rebels squad.