# UNSTOPPABLE: National Media Still UNDERESTIMATES BYU Football Despite Their TOTAL & UTTER DOMINANCE? | CSU Showing Was Pure Entertainment | BIg 12 Three Up & Three Down

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Published: 2026-09-21T10:00:00+00:00
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BYU football crushed Colorado State in a statement victory, unleashing Bear Bachmeier’s confident passing, LJ Martin’s dominant ground presence, and a physical offensive line coached by TJ Woods. Are BYU’s blend of veteran depth and emerging stars like freshman receiver Legend Glasker fueling a legitimate playoff chase? The BYU Cougars jumped inside the AP Poll top 10, but questions linger: will national analysts finally buy in, or does skepticism remain—especially when compared to rivals like the Utah Utes? Jake Hatch offers a detailed film review of BYU’s first half dominance, praising an offensive line that manhandled Colorado State—even without longtime starter Kyle Sefarchoke, as Trevon Osler stepped in and thrived. Spotlight shines on Aaron Roderick’s creative first-half play calling, which let rising star LJ Martin amass 175 yards before halftime and set a relentless tone. On the perimeter, Legend Glasker continues a record-setting rookie campaign, displaying elite speed, smooth routes, and the ability to win contested catches. While Glasgow’s physical strength is still developing, his sky-high ceiling is already changing BYU’s passing attack. Tight ends Walker Lyons and Keayen Nead also earned recognition for their blocking and pass-catching contributions. On defense, Jake highlights linebacker Cade Uluave’s sideline-to-sideline range—evoking memories of former Cougar Fred Warner—and details genius scheming that set up Hunter Clegg’s key interception. The team’s only major first-half miscue, a near-interception thrown by Bachmeier, serves as a reminder of both his growth and continued room for improvement. Jake goes beyond the field, analyzing BYU’s national perception. Despite moving up in major polls thanks to wins over Utah Tech, Arizona, and now Colorado St…

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