SMU Preview & Southern Illinois Recap: BYU Football’s Strong Start w/ Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler break down BYU’s dominant 41-13 victory over Southern Illinois in their season opener. They discuss standout performances, including Jake Retzlaff's 348-yard, 3-touchdown game and LJ Martin's strong showing with 86 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. They also highlight Chase Roberts' contributions with 108 receiving yards.
The clip revisits Blaine’s keys to the game, where BYU succeeded in turnover margin and penalties but fell short in rushing average. We also discuss areas for improvement, including special teams' mishaps and defensive challenges containing Southern Illinois’ quarterback.
Looking ahead, we preview BYU’s upcoming game against SMU, including Las Vegas odds, Kalani Sitake’s thoughts on the matchup, and Blaine’s keys for victory. We also provide a breakdown of the latest Big 12 rankings and notable games on the national stage.
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