Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson questions whether BYU's offensive struggles against TCU — despite the 17-10 victory — reflect a betrayal of the program's identity or reveal its true limitations. The Cougars managed just 263 total yards and lost key players to injury, including running back LJ Martin and a receiver. Monson argues the performance raises deeper questions about what BYU football actually is versus what it aspires to be, particularly in a season where the team entered ranked No. 10 nationally.