UTAH KEYS VS. MICHIGAN:
-Win the turnover battle...Michigan has very good athletes at their skill positions but they are young and could put the ball on the turf.  Utah has to capitalize and hold onto the ball themselves.
-Stop the run...The Rich Rodriguez spread highlights the run so the Utes have to be strong particularly inside.  Don’t be surprised if Michigan even direct snaps to their RB’s on occasion.
-Confuse the QB...Pressure, pressure and more pressure needs to be applied to
-PREDICTION: MICHIGAN 17 UTAH 14...If you believe what you hear out of Michigan the Utes should roll.  I just think Michigan will be better than advertised but I will not be shocked if Utah wins.

BYU KEYS VS. N. IOWA:
-Pummel them early...Don’t let this team gain confidence and think they can pull off another App State.
-Stop Corey Lewis...He’s their number one playmaker and if you believe David Nixon he’s the best RB they’ll play all year.
-Look sharp and put on a show...When you’re ranked and the hot pick for the BCS don’t give the voters any ammo to bring you down.
-PREDICTION: BYU 45 N. IOWA 10…

SEASON PREDICTIONS:
BYU (11-1; 7-1): Unlike past seasons the one loss comes in conference against either TCU or Utah.
UTAH (10-2; 7-1): I see a close loss to Michigan and a stumble to either NM or BYU in the MWC.
BYU OFF MVP: Max Hall
BYU DEF MVP: Jan Jorgensen
UTAH OFF MVP: Brian Johnson
UTAH DEF MVP: Robert Johnson

BOWL PREDICTION:
BYU: Even though they have the one loss BYU gets into a BCS game barely.
UTAH:  Share of conference title gets them to the Vegas Bowl.