PROVO — Having suffered five consecutive losses, BYU is reeling amid a historically futile season.
For players, who are trying to end this dismal slump — the Cougars' first five-game losing streak in 47 years — it can be difficult to escape, and deal with, the pervasive negativity from outside the program, particularly on social media.
As BYU (1-5) prepares for a trip to Mississippi State on Saturday (10 a.m., MDT, SEC Network), it’s not easy staying positive.
“We’re always on our phones so we definitely see social media. It’s super hard,” said wide receiver Neil Pau’u.