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How BYU wins football games

They are tied with Alabama (#5) forcing the most TO in the country.

They needed a drive in the final minute to beat Oklahoma State at home. The one thing that happened that game is they lost the turnover battle by one. And they barely won the game.

If KU can just play even in the TO category in this one I think they win or in it until the final drive.

Story Posted BYU coach Kalani Sitake talks about Kansas, playing at home

It will be almost a month since BYU played a home game. Kalani Sitake said yesterday they are looking forward to playing at home and not looking at KU's 3-6 record.

Breaking News Bryson Hayes flips commitment from Nebraska to KU

Quick Take: The change from Nebraska to Kansas has been brewing for a while. Two weeks ago, Bryson Hayes confided in me he went to Lawrence with his family to meet with the coaching staff. I kept that out of the public out of respect for Hayes, because I felt a change was coming in his recruiting.

He handled it well and from what I was told he was honest with the Nebraska coaching staff.

I always thought KU was either the top school for Hayes, or at least a front-runner. He visited eight times during his recruiting process and his trip two weeks ago makes it nine.

When he was committed to NU, he stayed in touch with the KU staff and WR coach Terry Samuel. Things built up over time and he was ready to make the change after thinking about it for a while.

This is a big get for Kansas for several reasons. For starters, he was always one of their most coveted receiver targets. They put a lot of time and effort into trying to get him before he committed and stayed on him after that.

It also gives them another local player in the state. It is a good last couple of weeks adding Jaylen Mason and Hayes. They are both Top 10 in-state prospects.



Breakdown: Hayes plays with a combination of speed and power. If you watch his film, he rarely goes down on first contact. Maize gets him the ball quickly in space and lets him operate. They use bubble screens, and he is successful in getting yards after the catch.

He can also beat cornerbacks on deep routes. He has some size at 185 pounds but still has speed to get past defenders. He has turned in 100m times of 10.6, so that tells you he has the speed.



What this means: KU loses all their top receivers. Going into the recruiting cycle I said they would take four high school receivers if they can find four they want. Hayes makes it three and they will get a visit from Jaden Nickens for the Colorado game.

The people I have talked with feel good about Nickens. He will announce next week, and the big sign came this week when he decided not to visit Arizona State.

If they can close out the WR class with Hayes and Nickens that would be closing strong.

News and Notes Lance Leipold updates - BYU week

Leiopld had family and friends after the game and ordered pizza and watched the BYU game.

David Lawrence asked the first question since it was his birthday.

Everything feels good after a win. The office is different, the players are different. Now the talk is what can you do from here.

Players responded well after the ISU opening drive. They got it back to even.

Saw he's watched BYU and has a lot of respect for Sitake. Every year there will be a team that comes out of nowhere. TCU in 202 for example. BYU is that story this year.

BYU wanted to address physicality after last year and they have done that.

Cabeldue didn't practice called him doubtful. Said Clements will be ready if he's the guy.

BYU well balanced. Said QB is physical runner. Accurate and strong arm. Guys in front seven make plays and they play with confidence.

Encouraged by play of Herold and Taylor Davis. Devin Dye left the game.

Will be a challenge with schedule coming back so late.

Cole Ballard is doubtful. Started a throwing program today. Said Isaiah Marshall took some first team reps and has great poise. They are excited about his future.

Jereme Robinson played with a lot of effort. Ron McGee stepped up. Keeping guys fresh on the DL
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