No. 25 BYU has experienced crew in final independent year

FILE - California running back Christopher Brooks scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. The transfer enters the season as Tyler Allgeier’s successor as BYU's lead back. He made his mark in three seasons with the Bears, leading California in rushing in 2019 and 2021 seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

FILE - BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Idaho State on Nov. 6, 2021, in Provo, Utah. Hall, a fifth-year junior, is the lynchpin, giving BYU a dynamic dual-threat presence that gave defenses fits. In 10 starts last season, Hall threw for 2,583 yards and 20 touchdowns while tossing only five interceptions. He completed 64% of his pass attempts. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

FILE - BYU head coach Kalani Sitak looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern on Nov. 20, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. BYU will open the season at South Florida on Sept. 3, 2022. This marks the third meeting between the two schools. The Cougars rode a fast start to a 35-27 victory over the Bulls last season. (AP Photo/Paul Abell, File)