🦬 POSTGAME RECAP: #17 BYU 36, #23 Colorado 14 (Alamo Bowl)

[@DGZGSGEGIGKG]

(The algorithm brought me here) As a BYU fan I want to commend the Buffs for the way they handled themselves all week. From their coaching staff to their players I was real impressed. The level of respect between Coach Prime and Coach Sitake was genuine and a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your assessment and best of luck next season except when it comes to BYU .

[@RealMatSmith]

Hell of a season for the Cougs! Tons of respect for that program. They went out and took it tonight.

[@GiantOcean-t7x]

Colorado sucks. No props

[@glennlewman4186]

BYU has a great team. Give them the credit they deserve

[@RealMatSmith]

No question. Tons of respect for Kalani’s program.

[@roywall8169]

BYU was bigger, faster and stronger. The better athletes were wearing white. BYU just bullied Colorado in the game. Coach Hill is one of the best defensive minds in college football. He had a month to game-plan against Colorado, and it showed.

[@RealMatSmith]

After the game they said they threw 17 different looks at Shedeur in the first half alone and only repeated three of them. Takes a lot to confuse him. Tip your hat. Disagree with the first part of your statement overall but in the trenches I agree. They were absolutely the better coached team tonight as well. No one can argue that.

[@JustAGrl007]

Thank God next years class is giving more depth to this team.

[@roywall8169]

@@RealMatSmith honestly, with the exception of Sanders and Hunter, there was not one Buff I would swap for what BYU started. I am biased, admittedly, but what I watched out there tonight left me extremely unimpressed with the talent level at Colorado. The great news for you guys is that the rebuild is going very well. I expect more improvement next year.

[@shinyking1325]

Big Facts!!!!

[@TheForgottenMan270]

​@@RealMatSmithBy the looks of it it took very little for Shedeur to struggle in the second half. Hunter scored a TD on blown coverage, and then the second TD by CU was in junk time. Sorry, but all around CU was very much pedestrian.

[@Kevbarr-b9m]

One good thing is we did get to see shilo do a dance for the last time for making a play that was called back

[@kevinnapier8996]

EXCELLENT recap and evaluation here Mat!! Great content creating as well!

[@RealMatSmith]

Much appreciated Kevin 🙏

[@treycox706]

BYU fan here. Colorado is for sure a better team than they showed tonight. BYU is also for sure the better team overall, much more well rounded, but not as much superstar power. Excited to be in the BIG12 with Colorado and expect to have many great games vs the buffs in the future. If you’re able to hold on to Deion and get a new RB and some o linemen who specialize in run blocking I think Colorado can be a tough opponent for many years to come. Love coach prime and excited for the attention and eyes he brings to the league. Good luck going forward buffs. Go Cougs.

[@RealMatSmith]

Thanks so much for the response. Heck of a program Kalani is running in Provo. Very fortunate to have a great coach and man like that. Have a Happy New Year! 🙏

[@thomasbriscoe120]

It looked like the varsity (BYU) against the JV (Buffs) with complete domination in all phases!

[@BryantDickerson-sk5nk]

The conference is good. Any given day

[@RealMatSmith]

We have definitely learned that now!

[@KTPurdy]

Definitely surprised by Colorado's beat down, which was far worse than the score indicates. .

[@RealMatSmith]

No question

[@davenichols4352]

BYU’s defense won this game.

[@Noname-hc5uw]

BYU was better coached, better prepare for the game, and more disciplined. It's not that CU lost, but how they lost! They layed a rotten egg when it matter most this season, against Kansas and now BYU. Perspective is that it was still a very good season.

[@De_Sava]

BYU’s Coach said that all year, they had been looking at CU because they were getting ready for their next game and CU was on the tapes. BYU has been preparing for Colorado all year leading up to this game. Here since Jackson State, amazing ride from the beginning; the highs and lows.❤❤❤

[@RealMatSmith]

That goes both ways too now. Let’s not forget that. It was NOT like they had some sort of advantage. Let’s just keep it real. We always do 💯

[@lastoneleft100]

9-4. Stepping stone🦬🦬

[@RealMatSmith]

📈

[@altondavis492]

I been saying CU need a running game. Some clown got mad because I know football. Some of us fans do know the game 😊

[@vanjones1749]

Yes next year they need a running game for sure

[@LindaJones-f8z]

They did and will need a running game. Period.

[@billgood5938]

BYU coaches clearly had a game plan to exploit the known weaknesses. CU Portal losses (yeah, just one All Big12 LB but his back us was essentially third/fouth string start of year) and injuries (patchwork at OL) magnified their well known weaknesses. That just reminds us that it takes more than a two years to build a well rounded and talent deep team.

[@RealMatSmith]

Agreed

[@LarryFournillier]

Thanks for your great post game analysis. Simply, BYU played a better game.

[@RealMatSmith]

Thanks for the support all year Larry!

[@LarryFournillier]

@RealMatSmith you're welcome, Mat! I'm looking forward to more spot-on reviews from you, in the 2025 season.

[@Dr.RealTalk]

Overall good season. We're moving in the right direction. Tough loss. Gotta fix the running game going forward.

[@RealMatSmith]

Preaching to the choir on that one

[@twotwentyswift]

Colorado have 2 total yards rushing. How can a college football team with a Heisman trophy winner get 2 yards!? That BYU defense is NASTY but that's on the coaches.

[@RealMatSmith]

They have to develop a legitimate ground attack. Non negotiable.

[@dirkpalmer1067]

BYU had similar adjustment to Big XII physicality and need for depth last year.

[@RealMatSmith]

Absolutely. Credit to Coach Sitake and staff. Did a phenomenal job with that group.

[@Lamont47]

Looking forward to next year this is emotional but I’m happy for what 2&12 have done for CU

[@dirkpalmer1067]

BYU used a substantial number of defensive schemes, perhaps most of season per players/staff.

[@RealMatSmith]

It was seriously impressive. Colorado had no answers. Well they had one, 12, if he ever ends a game with only 4 touches, you failed 🤷‍♂️💯

[@augustmax100]

Thanks for telling the truth. We'll have to live with this for six months. Why was Hunter not at the Post-Game Press Conference?

[@RealMatSmith]

Always do 💯 Travis has done a lot of media lately. His play spoke for itself as it always do. I thought he might but he held up his end of the bargain on the field. That’s more than plenty to ask of him.

[@Kevbarr-b9m]

Rumor has it, shilo is still signing autographs

[@whadupfoo]

Wouldn’t be a Mat Smith video without some sort of loud noise in the background lol. Great job on the coverage this season Mat, looking forward to next season.

[@RealMatSmith]

😂😂 tonight I just said SCREW IT Thanks so much for the support 🙏🙏🙏

[@jakeMontejo3272]

Not a fan of either team but a NY Giants football & pro fan, mainly. Buffs have made me a lot of $$$ the last two years, betting for and against. That first game (ND) told me alot about them and they showed who they were throughout the season. They were always a decent team but their record was always deceiving and their national coverage gave them more validity than all teams at their level. Games like this and that Nebraska showed how to beat them convincingly. They didn’t all of a sudden fall apart, they’ve been like this all year in all 3 phases & we’re always vulnerable when they faced a well coached and talented team. BYU had the schematic and the players to do what Nebraska did. That said, it was year 2. The program is moving in a better direction than pre-Prime. You won’t have the dynamic player personalities of the last two years but the culture implemented is strong. Last thing: your OC is not the long term answer- he was washed up in the NFL for a reason, we in NY know this.

[@yusufdelrio2728]

coach prime is the reason we dont run the ball. He wants to jump on teams very fast with the passing game and sheduer, but a good defense wont allow that

[@WheelerRickRambles]

Today was their strongest opponent this season & maybe prior season. And, they were outclassed big! 2025 season schedule is waaayyyy tougher.

[@RealMatSmith]

They played Oregon in Eugene last year…

[@curtisgeiger9134]

Sanders is a better person than the hype makes him out to be. He is humble pretending to be bombastic. Next year will grow the program.

[@danacallanan2922]

It looked like BYU was bigger on the O and D lines on TV .

[@FBGotti]

They were. Majority of their dline was 6"3 and taller primed, conditioned and cut

[@tracyware5157]

I really enjoy your analysis. I agree with you 💯 percent. I thought Bentley and Shilo played really well! Going to miss Sheddeur, Travis, Shilo, Bentley, Sheppard, Camron, and all this great assembly of the talent! I love this team! Thank you for all the wonderful, happy memories! Sko Buffs ❤

[@RealMatSmith]

Thank you Tracy!!

[@bobcalderon2534]

Great job on the game.your right. Thanks 😊

[@RealMatSmith]

Thanks for watching Bob! 🙏

[@darrelhopkinson3560]

Proud of this team tough loss this is only the beginning cu football is back

[@jamo-d3j]

When I saw Ralpie come out of the crate so slowly, as though she didn’t want to be there, spoke hurt my heart and concerned me. Maybe she felt something that we didn’t understand at the time.

[@FBGotti]

That ralphie isn't used to a closed dome and that one traveled for days too so it was expected maybe it was foreshadowing we'll see

[@AK-xu5sj]

That field goal kick was terrible for a D1 Bowl program. It’s a good thing it wasn’t on the line. That kicker would never recover.

[@DreLBrown529]

This is not on the players. This is squarely on Deion and his coaching staff on the offensive side of the ball. They were so hell bent on passing the ball that Deion did not prepare his team at all for BYU pass defense that they had prepared because they knew Colorado was a one dimensional team who wasn’t a threat to run the ball. Good defensive teams like BYU, Nebraska and Kansas all exploited that, and all three of those teams beat the DOG SH💩T out of Colorado. BYU passed zoned defended Colorado with damn near all their players and dared Colorado to run. Shedeur couldn’t do anything with that passing zone they had out there, finding an open man was damn near a miracle. This was a piss poor coaching job for Deion and the rest of he’s coaching on the offensive side of the ball because they should have known that BYU was going to lock down on the passing game and force Colorado to do something that’s not in their DNA, and that’s run the ball. As far as I’m concerned, Deion never really made any efforts all season to improve the run; and it once again it bit him where the sun don’t shine. Maybe now that Shedeur is leaving for the NFL, he will now put more emphasis on the run game.

[@HartofSports]

You 💯 percent right but all I hear is run game next year. And my question is why the hell would they do it next year when they didn’t want to do it this year. I expect the same exact thing. A few more runs sprinkled in but nothing major.

[@DreLBrown529]

@ I actually believe that it had everything to do with Shedeur why Deion never made the running game an integral part of the offense. This is why I’m so glad Shedeur is out of here headed to the NFL; and why I believe next year we will actually see a vastly different offense that will emphasize heavily on both the run and passing game. Deion pretty much sacrificed the run game for his son the last two season at Colorado. And I don’t fault Shedeur for that. I squarely put the blame on Deion for how this season ended in such blowout fashion. So again, this is why I believe next season without his son Shedeur will be much more of an offensive balance attack of a run, pass offense which will get them to the promise land.

[@russelldesertvikinganderso3386]

Buffs are a Great Program! See you in Boulder in 2025. #GoCougs

[@RealMatSmith]

🤝👍

[@df7041]

Deion better be flying southwest with his team after that performance. Great year yes. But he did not have his team ready to play. And BYU coach put on a clinic. Onside kick, end of half clock management. Call your timeouts to make BYU think about the long kick! Gave the guy a 54 yarder with no consequences/time left if he misses. Also we sure Pat Shurmer is the guy going forward?? That was pathetic.

[@DrDarrenSilvester]

Byu looked much bigger and stronger....but then black uniforms are slimming 😅😅😅

[@beastmodemmj]

Cu needs a new OC Shurmer needs to go

[@dontes5009]

Offense line fell apart. NGH was a big loss. Gant and JB aren’t good. On a lighter note, Shilo’s best game. I was worried about Trav but he proved he is still him. #2 wasn’t that good, bad sacks, no quick passes. What happened to our screens? Too much enjoying the vacay?

[@FBGotti]

Offensive gameplan was shit, whole line needs to be revamped again seaton held his own but he folded at the end shedeur didn't even wanna play anymore. BYU didn't do anything special we got turnovers on them and we didn't produce any points. I love Mata but we need a real kicker with leg power BYU's kicker literally drilled a couple 50 yarders with no sweat I knew then even if we got them to settle for field goals game was technically over at that point. We need white boys at linebacker or some samoans that lvoe the culture because we are bums Had high hopes for this team and I'm not happy as a fan or a football fan because the standard and the potential all season even in blowout wins it wasn't because we played great other teams just sucked and we did the right thing at the right time to win

[@timcecil4579]

I called out CU stats 4 games into the season about the absolute lack of a running game and people got offended. You don’t just get a running game without true D1 offensive lineman. Seaton has size but was exposed because freshmen can’t pass block at this level. Colorado lacks discipline and penalties contribute to their problems as well. They got walked last night and with that crop of receivers next year could be very ugly.

[@squibkick]

This game was decided weeks ago. People must admit that the CU OC is a fraud and awful at calling a planning game; it concerns me that Coach Prime continues to praise them, Shurmur. I understand he caters to Shedeur and Coach Prime's only interest in passing. Shedeur did not improve on getting the ball out of his hands, which hurt the team every week, and for good reason, CU cannot recruit intelligent offensive linemen who can actually play. You cannot win without a run game, you cannot win without blocking, and you cannot win by calling the game plan week after week with players only interested in stats. J5 has no business entering the NFL draft, and he is delusional if he thinks he has proved anything. You cannot win with a revolving coaches door at key positions. I am sure, however, that Coach Prime understands this dynamic and is working to correct it.

[@shinyking1325]

Thanks for the Content!!!! Colorado didn't run the ball well and the oline was terrible no adjustments was made after halftime Colorado never had a chance from the 1st quarter to the 4 Colorado never established a run game this season that one of the reasons we lost 4 games this season no run game.....

[@andynoutah1234]

It was close only due to BYUs mistakes

[@RealMatSmith]

100%

[@quintinfranklin9168]

No, those blunders were forced by the buffs, they couldn't capitalize. Byu was a better team!

[@twotwentyswift]

36-14 is close? 😆

[@RonWinter335]

CU stunk it up. Embarrassing. BYU was far superior.

[@RealMatSmith]

Yes it was. Laid an egg.

[@df7041]

The end of the shilo sanders era is upon us!!! He may be a great guy but he is one mediocre safety. Stoutemire was clearly better when he stepped in. Loved the celebration on the int clearly that was offsides. And then the celebration on the holding penalty.

[@mike19712010]

When Nebraska (add with TRUE freshman)💪 EXPOSED Colorado & N Dakota 💪 almost beat them the start of season...NO SURPRISE!...90% of Big 12 teams are just bad now. Back to 4 wins now without Travis Hunter for Colorado.😂

[@quintinfranklin9168]

Colorado ran that same shit on offense, & they looked like dummies out there!

[@RealMatSmith]

Yeah it’s a problem. Had a month off.

[@shinyking1325]

You just can not play man 2 man all the got dam time thats why we lost to Kansas State Colorado head was not in the game @ all no focus & no adjustments Prime 0-3 in bowls which is terrible 😢

[@robertg22256]

the offense will look better without Sheduer. The game plan has to counter what the defense is doing not just highlight a few players. I never want to see them in 4 and 5 wr sets again

[@BrightStartLLC]

Did Sean Lewis leave because he had a specific script for his offense and he was not allowed to run it?

[@RealMatSmith]

No he got demoted because he didn’t adjust and couldn’t figure it out after he got solved. Didn’t have a great relationship with Shedeur either. He had no script. He said every time he made a script it backfired so he stopped doing it. He was far from the answer. Offense was better this year. Still felt like at times they had a Ferrari offensively and turned it into a Minivan.

[@aaronzacharywimbley6508]

18 kids transferred from Colorado

[@RealMatSmith]

Outside of NHG, none were significant contributors

[@mattcarlstrom4298]

And your point is? 99% were not signifcant co tributors

[@twotwentyswift]

Guys riding the pine want to go to a school where they have a chance at starting.

[@RobertHouston-t1u]

A lot of NIL money down the drain. All that money spent and this is what they got? This reminds me of how USC wasted Caleb's last year, and then fell on their face without him. Without Travis and Shedeur, Colorado is going to need some real coaching...not just a bunch of chearleaders on the sidelines. Mat: Excellent report.

[@bdphourde]

I saw nothing in your vlog that indicated that you were a CU vlogger. Sorry your team lost, but you could have helped your team by not recapping such a terrible game for them in all those details. The other choice would have been to turn around and cover the BYU celebration of a very hard-earned win. That might do more to motivate your team next time.

[@RealMatSmith]

Welcome to the channel. Yes I am objective. No tinted glasses.

[@germanyvids9836]

I NAMED THEM THE CHARMIN BUFFALOES CAUSE THEY ARE SOFT. THEY DID NOT HAVE A GREAT YEAR LOL. LOOK AT THE STATS OF THE K-STATE AND KANSAS GAMES. BOTH TEAMS RAN STRAIGHT OVER THEM. GROUND THEM INTO DUST. CHARMIN BUFFS HAVE BEEN SOFT ALL YEAR. HYPE AND BS ONLY GETS YOU SO FAR.

[@russelldesertvikinganderso3386]

Everyone with "Objectivity" was Cheated by #BYUFOOTBALL NOT making the CFP. 11-2 better than SMU(beat them in Dallas) & much better than Indiana who played nobody.

[@outerOT]

you need to go hard on coach prime next year. no run game back to back years. shedeur scrambling for his life taking horrible sacks intead of throwing the ball away. they lost against every comptent team they played. let pat shurmur actually install his offense not this bulljunk that we see.

[@jackiehale3730]

2 yards rushing.. lol , 2.....

[@RealMatSmith]

I know smh…

[@swedesam]

Baby steps all the way up.

[@RealMatSmith]

📈

[@augustmax100]

The Best Bowl Game! Please, no more Coach speak. All coaches are enemies until you win a title.

[@RealMatSmith]

Huh?

[@shinyking1325]

Big Facts!!!!

[@uncletubgaming]

CU is small they need SEC size players to compete against bigger stronger team they can't tackle in space to save their life...and prime gotta stop loving the head coach of the other team so much because they love kicking his ass a lot 😂 😂

[@twotwentyswift]

After it was 27-0 the BYU coach took his foot off the gas so being friends with him definitely helped CU not look so bad.

[@De_Sava]

The commentaries from all treat this team like it has been the same team from year to year and they haven’t; proud of them. The program is ever changing, coaches are changing, players change, the portal has become the “IT FACTOR”…college football right now EXCITING!!!❤

[@roywall8169]

Things are trending in the right direction for sure. Good luck to you guys moving forward.

[@LBake59]

Buffs will continue to grow, needed this to show those, staying what they must do. Gotta get a running game, physical LB’s, DL and OL bigger/tougher. Coaches failed to adjust at halftime, lost the team’s mental capacity, we will continue to climb. Learn and keep climbing, let’s remember, 1-11, 4-8 now 9-4, that’s awesome improvement. SKO 🦬🦬🦬🙌🏾💪🏾🙏🏾❤️💯

[@shinyking1325]

Big Facts!!! You totally right!!!