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Pick Six Previews: Ohio State's upward trend to continue over Texas in CFP semifinal
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Jan. 10 - 9:01 a.m.
Ohio State is rounding into the superpower team we originally expected, and they will advance to their sixth national title game of the BCS/playoff era.
Pick Six Previews: With 2 elite defenses, Penn State's offense the advantage in CFP semifinal
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Jan. 9 - 11:12 a.m.
This is just the third national title or semifinal to feature two non-Southern teams since the creation of the BCS in 1998.
Pick Six Previews: Colorado's late-season momentum enough to down BYU in bowl
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Dec. 28 - 12:36 p.m.
Aside from the playoff games, this is the bowl game I am most excited to watch. The full-season Game Grader formula has this as a virtual pick'em, so I focused in on the recent performances.
Pick Six Previews: With title game in sight, BYU to get right in win over Houston
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 29 - 11:37 a.m.
BYU will get back on track Saturday night and control a weak opposing offense. I project Kansas State to beat Iowa State, which would send BYU to Dallas to play for a Big 12 title, and a playoff bid.
Pick Six Previews: UCF to break some explosive plays, send Utah out with another loss
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 29 - 9:05 a.m.
Look for Utah's limited offense to struggle and for UCF to break a few explosive plays to make the difference.
Pick Six Previews: Discrepancy on offense gives Iowa State advantage against Utah
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 22 - 1:02 p.m.
This matchup features two above-average defenses, but the discrepancy on the other side of the ball is the difference.
Pick Six Previews: Though underdogs in the desert, BYU to escape ASU with a win
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 22 - 9:03 a.m.
Both defenses are stout, BYU's offense has the edge over Arizona State's offense, but that unit is quickly improving over the past few games.
Pick Six Previews: Utah's defense to hold firm, but Colorado has an NFL QB
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 15 - 1:09 p.m.
There are two strong defenses, but one team has NFL talent at quarterback, while the other has injuries and a limited playbook.
Pick Six Previews: With undefeated streak intact, BYU to add to it against Kansas
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 15 - 9:02 a.m.
With three remaining Big 12 games, if BYU wins two they are guaranteed a trip to Dallas. They will knock one off the to-do list here Saturday night.
Pick Six Previews: BYU to have upper hand over Utah in annual rivalry game
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 8 - 2:04 p.m.
Originally, we all thought this would feature a Big 12 title bound Utah team and a BYU squad fighting for bowl eligibility. Instead, it is BYU in the driver's seat and Utah acting as the "spoilers."
Pick Six Previews: A statistical look and preview of BYU at the 2nd bye week
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 1 - 2:04 p.m.
Picked by Big 12 media to finish toward the bottom of the expanded 16-team conference, BYU has shattered all expectations.
Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at Utah during its 2nd bye week
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 1 - 10:27 a.m.
Utah entered its first bye week of the 2024 season with a 4-1 record after sweeping their nonconference slate and splitting their first two Big 12 matchups.
Pick Six Previews: Utah offense to create a spark in win over lowly Houston
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 25 - 1:03 p.m.
Utah's defense and their pass rush against Houston's struggling offensive line is the difference. Plus, Utah has playmakers ready to breakout on offense, if the coordinator change can create a spark.
Pick Six Previews: BYU to continue magical run in close win over UCF
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 25 - 10:26 a.m.
This team is drawing 1984 parallels, and the magical run will continue Saturday, with a final drive containing multiple Retlzaff scrambles and an eventual game-winning field goal.
Pick Six Previews: Utah to get much-needed victory against familiar TCU
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 18 - 2:03 p.m.
Utah will want to slow down the game, win the line of scrimmage, and go ball control. TCU wants to speed up the game and spread out this injured Utah defense.
Pick Six Previews: BYU the better team on both sides of ball against Oklahoma State
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 18 - 11:31 a.m.
BYU was projected toward the bottom of the league, Oklahoma State was a favorite, but the results halfway through the season could not have been more opposite.
Pick Six Previews: Despite strong start for BYU, Arizona's defense wins
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 11 - 2:06 p.m.
In this matchup, Arizona's defense wins that matchup, while Fifita and McMillan will prove too much to handle.
Pick Six Previews: Utes the more proven, complete team against Arizona State
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 11 - 10:29 a.m.
Utah has won four straight in this series by an average margin of 26 points.
Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at BYU football after its first bye week
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 9 - 2:04 p.m.
In their transition season up to the Power Four level, BYU went 2-7 in Big 12 play. But here in their second season, they have raced to a perfect 5-0 start with a pair of conference wins.
Pick Six Previews: A statistical look at Utah football after its first bye week
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 9 - 11:22 a.m.
Utah entered its first bye week of the 2024 season with a 4-1 record after sweeping their nonconference slate and splitting their first two Big 12 matchups.
Pick Six Previews: Expect Utah to take out some frustration on Arizona
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Sept. 27 - 1:03 p.m.
Until we actually see Cam Rising start and play a full game, this is from the perspective of Isaac Wilson leading the team at quarterback.
Pick Six Previews: Exceeding expectations, BYU the better team against Baylor
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Sept. 27 - 9:03 a.m.
They have exceeded my expectations so far, and are the better team in this matchup.
Pick Six Previews: Despite exceeding expectations, BYU to fall to Kansas State
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Sept. 20 - 6:32 p.m.
While BYU has shifted expectations in the positive direction after a 3-0 start and road wins at SMU and Wyoming, Kansas State is still one of my picks to make the Big 12 title game.
Pick Six Previews: Utah to claim statement win over Oklahoma State
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Sept. 20 - 1:02 p.m.
With Cam Rising back under center, this is the best team in the Big 12, and Utah should win both lines of scrimmage.
