Wasatch Picks for 11/21.

Utah at Colorado

When the last game of the season involves two teams that have no chance at post-season play, you have to ask yourself, who is the most motivated?  That is likely who is going to win.  On paper, Utah is a far better team.  Colorado won in Salt Lake last season.  Jon Embree may be coaching his last game in Boulder, if reports are to be believed.  Coaches Hot Seat thinks that Embree can save his job if he wins.  If Embree has lost his team, the the Utes will be the more motivated team and should cruise to an easy victory to finish the season.  If Embree has any control over his team left, then expect the Buffs to at least give the Utes a good run for their money.  I am expecting that John White IV to have a big game and the Ute defense to come close to a shut out.  35-3 Utah

BYU at New Mexico State

I do not know if Riley Nelson will start on Saturday, but it's past time for him to be thinking about the rest of his life and the aches and pains that he will suffer if he continues to play hurt.  BYU should give Lark the start.  It is in the best interest of the team and of Riley Nelson.  Nelson should save himself for the bowl game.  Regardless, BYU's Jamaal Williams should have a career day in Las Cruces with 200+ yards and 4+ touchdowns.  Look for Aggie coach DeWayne Walker to give Bronco an resume at the end of the game.  If BYU does not deliver a dominating offensive performance, let's say if the Cougars can muster not more than 24 points, against one of the worst defenses in the country, it will be Brandon Doman looking for work.

46-3 BYU

Idaho at Utah State

USU still has to win this game to win the WAC championship outright.  So hopefully, there are no hangovers from last week's overtime game at Louisiana Tech.  Who am I kidding?  This is Idaho we are talking about.  I will let Gary Anderson make the be careful speech.  Idaho could make the game close, but the Vandals probably do not have the tools nor the motivation to pull off the upset.  By close, I mean within a score or two into the 2nd half.  The real question on everyone's mind, is this Gary Anderson's last game as the Aggie coach in Logan.  Will he take the job at California?  My suspicion is no, he will be back in Logan for at least 1 more season, unless Kyle Whittingham leaves Utah and that will not happen.  He has too much invested in Logan to take just any job, even if he can double his salary.

35-3 USU