BCS Buster Watch - Week Twelve

1. Utah Utes (1)
Record: 11-0 (7-0)
Coaches Poll: 7
Associated Press: 8
Last Week: Won @ San Diego St. 63-14
Las Vegas native Deshawn Richard not only intercepted two Aztec passes, the senior took both picks to the house. Now comes the real test, as the Cougars pay a visit.
Up Next: 11/22: vs. BYU (Final Game)


2. Boise St. Broncos (2)
Record: 10-0 (6-0)
Coaches Poll: 9
Associated Press: 9
Last Week: Won @ Idaho 45-10
Boise St.’s WAC leading defense (10.3 points per game) will face its stiffest challenge when the Broncos face the conference’s top scoring offense – Nevada averages 38.5 points per game.
Next: 11/22: @ Nevada; 11/29: vs. Fresno St.

3. TCU Horned Frogs (3)
Record: 9-2 (6-1)
Coaches Poll: 17
Associated Press: 15
Last Week: BYE
Air Force averages 279 yards per game rushing while TCU allows only 39 rushing yards per game. What’s the saying? Something has to give.
Next: 11/22: vs. Air Force (Final Game)

4. BYU Cougars (4)
Record: 10-1 (6-1)
Coaches Poll: 14
Associated Press: 16
Last Week: Won @ Air Force 38-24
For the second time in the last three games both wide out Austin Collie and tight end Dennis Pitta went over 100 yards receiving.
Up Next: 11/22: @ Utah (Final Game)

5. Ball St. Cardinals (5)
Record: 10-0 (6-0)
Coaches Poll: 16
Associated Press: 14
Last Week: Won @ Miami 31-16
Flying under the radar is a Cardinals’ defense that has stepped up. Over the last five games, they have allowed just 10.6 points per game.
Next: 11/19: @ Central Michigan; 11/25: WMU

Photo Credit: College Press Box (Utah)