Jim Lytle, AP
Mississippi State wide receiver Keith Mixon (23) knocks the helmet off Brigham Young defensive back Zayne Anderson (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. MSU won 35-10.
PROVO — BYU has lost six consecutive games for the first time in 49 years.
Yes, the Cougars are desperate for a win — and if they lose again this weekend, they'll clinch their first losing regular season since 2004.
After getting hammered 35-10 at Mississippi State last Saturday, the 1-6 Cougars face another 1-6 opponent this week when they visit East Carolina.