PASADENA, Calif. — As an independent, BYU’s schedule furnishes opportunities to make a national statement early in the season.
The No. 19 Cougars (2-0) have capitalized so far with two memorable, last-minute victories — on the road against Nebraska, and last week against a nationally ranked Boise State team.
Some in the national media have declared that BYU owns two of the most impressive wins in the country at this stage of the season.
Now the Cougars are looking to continue this magical ride against a Pac-12 opponent at a storied venue, the Rose Bowl.
After vaulting into the rankings this week, BYU has another chance on a big stage to garner even more national respect when it visits No.