Here is a quick look at the special teams numbers.
Punters
Riley Stephenson vs. Cole Way
42.8 Average vs. 38.0
36.0 Net vs. 35.9
28% of Punts Returned vs. 29%
11.5 yards/return vs. 7.3
Long of 67 vs. Long of 51
6 TBs vs. 3 TBs
Kickers
Justin Sorensen vs. Kevin Fitzpatrick
58% vs. 88%
0/3 from 50+ vs. 3/3 from 50+
Long of 46 vs. Long of 52
45/45 XP vs. 48/50 XP
Punt Returns
22 returns for 231 yards, 1 TD, 10.5 yards/return for BYU
13 returns for 81 yards, no TDs, 6.2 yards/return for Tulsa
Kickoff Returners
Cody Hoffman vs. Trey Watts
33 returns for 838 yards vs. 17 returns for 408 yards
25.4 yards/return vs. 24
Each with 1 TD
Kickoff Return Defense
16 TBs in 71 kicks, 19.8 yards (30th), no TDs for BYU
21 TBs in 79 kicks, 21.0 yards, 1 TD for Tulsa
Analysis
Both teams have pretty obvious strengths and weaknesses in their special teams. BYU's strengths are its return game and kickoff coverage. But its weaknesses are field goals and punt coverage (part of that is an erratic punter). Tulsa is sound in the kicking game and its coverage units. However, its return game is a bit weak and their punter, while consistent, isn't really capable of flipping field position. Typically, BYU is the consistent team and its opponents are up-and-down. However, with Sorensen and Stephenson kicking and punting for BYU, you never know what you're going to get. Tulsa is definitely more consistent in its special teams. If BYU is "up" then it's a major advantage for them. However, if they are down, this game could get ugly in a hurry.
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