BYU Linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi Intercepts Texas State Quarterback For Pick-Six

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – BYU linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi intercepted Texas State quarterback Brady McBride and ran the ball back 32-yards for a pick-six.

The No. 12 Cougars hosted the Bobcats at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 24.

The Bobcats had the ball and faced a 3rd & 16 at their own 19-yard line with 9:50 left in the third quarter when Kaufusi intercepted McBride.

Kaufusi weaved his way down the field and out of the reach of Texas State’s defense for a 32-yard touchdown.

After a made PAT, the Cougars took a 49-7 lead over the Bobcats.

Shades of @fred_warner, #BYU LB @isaiah_kaufusi with the Pick-Six!@BYUfootball – 49@TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 7#BYU #GoCougs #TXSTvsBYU

📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/1cQArRi4bg

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

It was the first pick-six by a BYU defense since 2017 vs. Utah State.

For Kaufusi, it was his fifth career interception and first of the 2020 season. It was also his first career touchdown.

HOUSE CALL 🏠@isaiah_kaufusi pic.twitter.com/SVM1L8o9tz

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 25, 2020

After the interception, Kaufusi had five total tackles, four solo tackles, and the pick against Texas State.

Another look at that @isaiah_kaufusi PICK-6!! pic.twitter.com/gCwQ1HCCiF

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 25, 2020

BYU’s game against Texas State is broadcast on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.