National pundits have weighed in on what they think will happen in the BYU-Mississippi State game and the matchup between Utah and USC. And it doesn't look good for the local teams, according to the experts.
Nobody gives the Cougars much chance on the road against the Bulldogs, including Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report.
"Compared to BYU, Rutgers and Illinois have potent offenses," wrote Miller. "The Cougars are averaging just 10.0 points and 231.2 yards per game against FBS opponents. Auburn and Georgia crushed Mississippi State in its last two games, but the Bulldogs should bounce back nicely.