Although talk is picking up that true freshman Zach Wilson could be making his first career start Saturday, BYU’s offense needs to prove it can move the ball versus Hawaii—regardless of who is starting under center.
Hawaii is 6-1 and has put up a ton of points, but the Rainbow Warriors have played a weak schedule and will be one of the weakest defenses BYU plays this year. According to Sagarin rankings, Hawaii has played the 135th toughest schedule in the nation and has yet to beat a top 100 team.
Here are Hawaii’s defensive rankings through seven games (out of 130 FBS teams):
- Total Defense: 411 ypg (89th)
- Rush Defense: 158.