Staff Predictions: BYU-North Alabama

BYU is 8-0 and for the first time since 2001 and ranked no. 8 in the AP poll heading into their matchup against North Alabama. As of the time of this article, BYU is favored by 50 points. Our staff makes score predictions and bold predictions for BYU-North Alabama:
Max Clark
Score prediction: 45 BYU - 0 North Alabama
BYU will get its first shutout of the 2020 season and BYU will force at least two turnovers.
Joe Wheat
Score prediction: 59 BYU - 7 North Alabama
BYU makes as much of a statement as they can because they need to. Zach Wilson will throw for 270+ in the first half before taking a seat. Sol-Jay Maiava will complete his first pass in a BYU uniform.
Casey Lundquist
Score prediction: 48 BYU - 3 North Alabama
BYU will quickly score 40 points before bringing in their backups and taking their foot off the gas. BYU will dominate in the trenches on both sides of the ball and we'll have an opportunity to see some young players get game reps.
BYU will be able to run at will throughout the game, but they will throw it and get Zach Wilson his numbers.
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