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BYU vs Washington: What happened in the 1984 matchup that never was?

How would No. 1 BYU have fared against No. 2 Washington in 1984?

This debate reshapes College Football Playoff reality by revisiting a historic hypothetical matchup.

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  1. In 1984, we never saw Washington's Don James vs BYU's LaVell EdwardsBYU Cougars Wire · Jul 2
  2. Washington Husky football writer compares 1991 and 1984 teamsBYU Cougars Wire · Jul 2
  3. No. 1 BYU vs No. 2 Washington in 1984 - what would have happened?BYU Cougars Wire · Jul 2
  4. Washington running back would have challenged 1984 BYU championsBYU Cougars Wire · Jul 1
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  1. 1984 BYU-Washington debate occurred before 'Group of Five' existedBYU Cougars Wire · Jul 1
  2. 1984 BYU-Washington debate reshapes College Football Playoff realityBYU Cougars Wire · Jul 1

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