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Cincinnati's prolific offense to pose a test for Cougar defense

PROVO — East Carolina scored 38 points and rolled up 518 yards of total offense against BYU last Saturday.

The Cougars won the game, 45-38, but they will take on an even more dangerous offense Friday (6 p.m., MT, ESPN) when Cincinnati invades LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Based on sheer statistics, the Bearcats are the best offense BYU has faced this season.

“They’re throwing for almost 400 yards per game, they’re rushing for almost 200 yards per game,” said Cougar outside linebackers coach Kelly Poppinga. “By the numbers, they are the best offense we’ve seen.