Instant Reaction: No. 12 BYU Stomps Texas State 52-14

PROVO, Utah – Any questions about a possible hangover from BYU against Texas State, were not needed. The No. 12 ranked Cougars rolled to an easy 52-14 victory moving them to 6-0 for the first time since 2008.

Here’s an instant recap of notes and commentary from the KSL Sports team from BYU’s victory over the Bobcats on Saturday night.

😂 😂 #BYU @kslsports pic.twitter.com/9rRPlInsIs

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Fans gathering to enter LaVell Edwards Stadium for the first time this season. #BYU | #BYUFootball | #TXSTvsBYU pic.twitter.com/Ludkt2Bwfj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Awesome job by #BYUFootball and #BYU making this thing happen. So far, so good. pic.twitter.com/luF8j3Y0px

— Alex Kirry (@AlexKirryKSL) October 25, 2020

No Keenan Pili and no Tyler Batty tonight per #BYU Sports Network (heard on @kslnewsradio). Ben Bywater might be out for the season. He’s been sidelined since the UTSA game.#BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

How #BYU is handling social distancing in the chair back seats tonight. #BYUFootball #GoCougs #TXSTvsBYU pic.twitter.com/lPSPjXMxN6

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

#BYU’s band is practicing social distancing as well tonight. 🎺 🥁 #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/CaxWZIZRrl

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

#BYU’s Navy on Navy combo looks sharp. #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports pic.twitter.com/fMqXWH4h5t

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Texas State brought out a look with three linemen lined up wide. Had the #BYU defense confused, then on 3rd & 16 a throw across Brady McBride’s body lands in Marcell Barbee’s hands. Bobcats strike first.#BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

For the third consecutive week, #BYU finds themselves down early.

Texas State scored on a 8-play, 75-yard drive to open the game.@TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 7@BYUfootball – 0

11:33 | 1st quarter#BYU #GoCougs #TXSTvsBYU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Hank Tuipulotu is in for the first time this season. He’s back after back-to-back years with season-ending ACL injuries.#BYU #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Lopini Katoa inviting contact on that TD run. Nice run. He’s been a touchdown machine during his #BYU career.#BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Zach Wilson’s second pass to Dax Milne in that tight window on the opening drive was a thing of beauty. #BYU

Wilson was a perfect 5-5 for 59 yards on his opening drive. #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

#BYU‘s Lopini Katoa finds the endzone on the Cougars first offensive series.

10 plays, 86 yards.@TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 7@BYUfootball – 7#BYU #GoCougs #TXSTvsBYU

📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/3VvchScyOt

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Interesting. Hobbs Nyberg was in at punt returner for #BYU. Baseball player is in his first year as a walk-on with the program. #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

For the third week in a row this is a Big 12 officiating crew. So expect delays. #BYU #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Keanu Hill hauls in his first career touchdown grab on 4th & 3.

Bright future ahead for Hill. Nephew to Texas Longhorn great Roy Williams. Battled some injuries but he’s got a bright future ahead of him at #BYU. #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

#BYU WR Keanu Hill, a Euless, Texas native, scores his first career TD against a program from the Lone Star State.@BYUfootball – 14@TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 7#BYU #GoCougs #TXSTvsBYU

📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/BddSlGuPSO

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

First career TD for Keanu Hill. The RS freshman received a lot of praise in fall camp last year. High expectations from the coaching staff.#GoCougs // @kslsports

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) October 25, 2020

Max Tooley has been used a lot as an edge rusher this year. Quietly having a nice year.#BYU #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

After one here in Provo…#BYU #TXSTvsBYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/lUBa006lvC

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Depth continues to be highlighted on this #BYU roster. Hank Tuipulotu was TE No. 2 in fall camp last year before suffering a season-ending injury. Got a little glimpse of his ability with his first career grab.#BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

With the Miles Davis catch, 10 different players have hauled in receptions for #BYU tonight. Still 10 minutes to go in the 2nd quarter.#BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Isaac Rex with the touchdown grab and the rout is on. #BYU is rolling. #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

#BYU LB Drew Jensen is a player to keep an eye on going forward as a reserve at LB if Ben Bywater is out for the remainder of the season. Had a QB hurry on Texas State’s Brady McBride.

Former Brighton Bengal is finally healthy after years battling injuries. #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

#BYU has scored 21 straight after trailing 7-0.

Tyler Allgeier finds the endzone for the sixth time this season.#BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU #GoCougs

📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/H0Hn9iLj5n

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Only the fourth turnover this season for #BYU. First mistake for the #BYU offense tonight. #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

The 6,000 fans here in attendance are making some noise.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

#BYU defense holds. Opponents have scored zero points off takeaways from #BYU this season. Nice stand by the Cougar D.#BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

In the words of Andre Ware, “Zach Wilson is a poor man’s Aaron Rodgers in a college uniform.”

One heck of a throw to Milne. 45-yard TD grab.#BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Some of the throws Zach Wilson has made tonight are jaw dropping.

— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) October 25, 2020

Four drives, four touchdowns for the #BYU offense.

Isaac Rex hauled in his second career TD grab on a three-yard pass from Zach Wilson.@BYUfootball – 28@TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 7#TXSTvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Zach Wilson is doing Zach Wilson things again.

45-yard TD to Dax Milne!@BYUfootball – 35 @TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 7#TXSTvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs

📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/hwUt44eTil

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Earlier today, @ESPN_BillC said this year’s #BYU team was the best squad the Cougars have fielded according to his SP+ ratings since 2006. Would you agree with that?

They look really impressive right now.#BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

#BYU has it rolling in front of the home crowd tonight.#TXSTvsBYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/nSGyDWjGYi

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

#BYU offensive line gives Zach Wilson all the time in the world. Finds a wide open Isaac Rex for the touchdown.#BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Isaac Rex has been good as a pass blocker all year, now he’s finding his way within the passing game of this #BYU offense. Endless potential. #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Two touchdown night for #BYU TE Isaac Rex. @BYUfootball – 42@TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 7

10:47 | 3rd Quarter#TXSTvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/wPRt8ZaGLg

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Micah Harper is in at cornerback. Missed the first half due to the targeting penalty at Houston. #BYU #TXSTvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Pick Six! Isaiah Kaufusi channeling his inner-Fred Warner breaking all of those tackles.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

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

Watching the replay of the Pick-Six, Zac Dawe’s pressure helped make that play happen. #BYU #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Zach Wilson has a green jacket on while sitting on the bench talking to Gunner Romney. I would expect his night should be a wrap. Keep him healthy. #BYU #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Baylor Romney coming in at quarterback. 6:01 remaining in the 3rd quarter.#TXSTvsBYU #BYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Lopini Katoa is running with violence tonight. #BYU #TXSTvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Austin Riggs was in at long snapper on that punt instead of Britton Hogan. Hogan had the low snap on the previous punt that resulted in a roughing the kicker. #BYU #BYUFootball #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

You can check “Zach Wilson visits John Beck story” off your Texas State vs. BYU bingo card. ✅ #TXSTvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports

— Kyle Ireland 😷 (@kyleireland) October 25, 2020

FAKE PUNT goes for 49 yards…Style Points?#BYU #TXSTvsBYU #BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

Fake Punt! @r_rehkow24 @BYUfootball – 52 @TXSTATEFOOTBALL – 14#TXSTvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs

📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/tRQwxe78kB

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Jared Kapisi INT. He's had the opportunity to get a lot of playing time in recent weeks, rotating in for Zayne Anderson. First career INT for Kapisi. #BYU #TXSTvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 25, 2020

6-0#BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/ZmtwNAJvge

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2020

Next up for BYU is a Halloween night meeting against Western Kentucky from Conference-USA at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN.

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m., KSL Newsradio). Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.