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Independent BYU fired up to make Independence Bowl statement
3 years ago - Dec 15, 2021, 7:50 AM
BYU had hopes of landing an upper-tier bowl game with a resume that includes a 10-2 record and the College Football Playoff ranking -- No. 13 -- only a dozen teams can trump. BYU went 5-0 against Pac-12 teams this season and also defeated Virginia of the ACC. Being an independent brought limited options and the Cougars are putting on brave faces when they discuss the reality: a matchup with UAB on Saturday in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. Quarterback Jaren Hall said the message has been consistent since the bowl site was announced.