Quick Recap: BYU Defeats WKU To Improve To 7-0
Nov 1, 2020, 12:17 AM
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
PROVO, Utah – The No. 11 BYU Cougars improved to 7-0 after defeating the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
The Cougars hosted Western Kentucky at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 31.
Junior quarterback Zach Wilson led BYU with four total touchdowns in a record-setting performance.
BYU won 41-10.
It’s the first time the Cougars have been 7-0 to start the season since 2001, when they finished 12-2.
KSL Sports Quick Recap
There’s @WKUBigRed! #WKUvsBYU #BYU pic.twitter.com/oY3eIesugy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
I think Gunner Romney looks okay. What a catch. #BYU #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson's first drive: 4/5, 66 yards, 190.9 QBR. On top of that he picked up a critical 4th down on the ground. #BYU leads 7-0#BYUFootball #WKUvsBYU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
We saw a little bit of everything on that scoring drive for #BYU.
Multiple “explosive” passing plays leads to a Tyler Allgeier touchdown run in the red zone.
The catch from Romney for 38 yards was a thing of beauty. He adds another element to this offense. #BYUFootball
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
2020-21 @BYUbasketball was recognized during the break. Loud cheers for big man Matt Haarms.#BYUHoops @kslsports pic.twitter.com/y6C97utfnw
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
TOUGH. 💪#WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/Gch113ax9j
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Udo is all over the field tonight.
— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) November 1, 2020
George Udo is going to be well-served having an extra year with the blanket waiver this year. He's starting to find his stride in his role at safety. Tough player and a great athlete. #BYU #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
#WKU is only converting 27% of third down chances this season.
After converting the first two on this drive, Zac Dawe blows up the play and Bracken El-Bakri cleans it up for the sack. #BYUFootball
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
Big Red is a great mascot lol, fun dance battle between the BYU and WKU mascots.
— Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) November 1, 2020
Halloween dance battle between @byu_cosmo and @WKUBigRed 🎃 👻 #WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/zatpjEdIcf
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Cosmo showed why he won the National Title with this dance-off. #BYU https://t.co/VJ7GVJPMBV
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
A lot of treats, no tricks from the #BYU offense tonight.@BYUfootball – 14@WKUFootball – 3
0:22 | 1st Quarter#WKUvsBYU #GoCougs
Pic: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/fSG0tf44vI
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson to Dax Milne for another #BYU explosive play resulting in a touchdown.
Cougars with four such plays so far in this game by my count. #BYUFooball
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson's first throwing TD to Dax Milne to make it 14-3 BYU.
More: https://t.co/BLGtmBxBU0#BYUFootball // @kslsports pic.twitter.com/9rkB4eACV7
— 👻 Hemā-nster Mash ⚰️ (@x_hems) November 1, 2020
Fumble!!#BYU defense stepping up early in this one.#WKUvsBYU #GoCougs
📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/z0yW5p023B
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Cosmo and the Cougarettes did it again. You’ll soon be seeing another sweet dancing video. Incredible! #BYU
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
#BYU off to another great start. #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/cVhezfT3N2
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
No review needed on that TD run from @zachkapono. @BYUfootball – 21@WKUFootball – 3#WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs
12:45 | 2nd quarter
📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/m2QzTotAQU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
"Cause this is thriller, thriller night.” 🎶🕺🎃 #WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/UZENpkSyFt
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
#BYU fans are witnessing a remarkable talent in Zach Wilson. Calm, collected, and in control of this #BYU attack. Impressive to watch.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Cosmo is having a busy night. 💃 @byu_cosmo x @BYUCougarettes #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/danWI39sRf
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
That ball from Wilson was in the air for 60 yards. Huge arm for the star #BYU QB. #WKUvsBYU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Lopini Katoa with a 42-yard TD reception. The rout is on. #BYU#BYUFootball #WKUvsBYU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Three games in a row with a forced turnover by Isaiah Kaufusi. 👀 #WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/cfcTZYpuXw
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
#BYU is off to the races here in the second quarter. They’ll get the ball one more time with a chance to put up 35 first half points.
I’m feeling good about my 55+ points prediction earlier today on Cougar Sports Saturday. #BYUFootball
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
Lopini Katoa had an entire half of the field to himself there 😂#BYUvsWKU #BYUFOOTBALL
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson's 2nd TD throw to Lopini Katoa to make it 28-3 BYU in the 2nd quarter.
(needs 6 more.. I still believe)
More: https://t.co/AErKmSHdag#BYUFootball // @kslsports pic.twitter.com/rFa4SZVvR4
— 👻 Hemā-nster Mash ⚰️ (@x_hems) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson is already 12/17 for 174 yards and 2 TD with 7:44 left to play in the first half.#BYUFootball #WKUvsBYU
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 1, 2020
Touchdown machine Lopini Katoa finds the end zone again.
42-yard reception from @zachkapono. @BYUfootball – 28@WKUFootball – 3
#BYU#WKUvsBYU #GoCougs
📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/4p2uV56Inl
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
What a hit by Troy Warner to knock out the ball from the WKU receiver.
Far and away Warner's best year in his #BYU career. He's been really good this season.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
If #BYU scores on this drive, do you rest Zach Wilson and the starters the rest of the game?
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Who did it better? Danielson? Or Wilson?#BYUFootball #KarateKid @SBAfterhours pic.twitter.com/zWImBn8ElK
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 1, 2020
Give them one or two more drives in the third quarter OR run the same offensive scheme with the second string.
It’s too early to take the foot off the gas. #BYU https://t.co/c7hdQkhXMO
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
#BYU RB Tyler Allgeier immediately was taken to the medical tent to be evaluated by trainers after that hard hit where he lost his helmet.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
.@zachkapono ➡️ @LopiniKatoa 🚀 #WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/hZ36O3Ijos
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
With the way is WKU is hitting, score here and keep Wilson out for the rest of the game in my opinion. #BYU's star QB has taken two hard hits on this drive to end the first half.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Back-to-back fade routes to Isaac Rex. The second attempt results in a TD. 35-3. Whoa. This game is in the bag.
I love that the fade route has made its return to #BYU football.
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
#BYU offense a perfect 5/5 in the first half.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/JfZ7beqjEN
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
BYU should wear their all-white jerseys every game. In their last 3 games with the all-white look they are outscoring opponents 132-20, including tonight's game against Western Kentucky. It's only halftime 👀👀👀#BYUvsWKU #BYUFOOTBALL
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) November 1, 2020
#BYU DB Zayne Anderson was being helped into the locker room by team trainers. Had his arms around the trainers, limping up the tunnel. #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson's third throwing TD, Isaac Rex makes the catch on the second try on this play… BYU up 35-3 at the half.
Wouldn't be surprised if Zach is done for the night. #BYUFootball // @kslsports pic.twitter.com/72u9aMsrCL
— 👻 Hemā-nster Mash ⚰️ (@x_hems) November 1, 2020
#BYU rolling at the half.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/ms7U67o18F
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
#BYU QB Zach Wilson continues his impressive season. Through 1 half vs WKU Wilson has completed 16 passes for 203 yards, 3 TD and he has rushed for 35 yards and a TD.#BYUFootball #WKUvsBYU @kslsports
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 1, 2020
Bracken El-Bakri has no name on his jersey here in the 2nd half. Probably had a ripped jersey or something. Reminds me of Ty'Son Williams at Tennessee. #BYU #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
No Zayne Anderson on this opening drive in the 2nd half. Jared Kapisi is in the game.
All of those snaps Kapisi got at Houston and against Texas State, were valuable. #BYU #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Personnel note: #BYU WR Brayden Cosper did not suit up tonight. He's on the sideline in street clothes. #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
20 plays, 10 minutes, 0 points. #BYUvsWKU #BYUFOOTBALL
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) November 1, 2020
#BYU defense gets the stop. Four plays from the BYU 1-yard line and the Cougar D gets the stop.
Nice plays from Troy Warner, Keenan Ellis, and Isaiah Kaufusi on that goal line stand.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Western Kentucky goes 20 plays, 10:06 seconds off the clock and they don't score.
Good stand by defense, but shouldn't that drive have stopped a long time ago?#BYUFootball #WKUvsBYU— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 1, 2020
Not often you see a 20-play drive, and it results in zero points. #BYU https://t.co/cFqroDWjWI
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson's streak of 184 consecutive passes ends on pass no. 185. Only Wilson's second interception this season. First was at Navy.#WKUvsBYU #BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Zach Wilson throws an interception for the first time in 185 pass attempts. #BYUFootball #WKUvsBYU
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 1, 2020
Record-breaking precision by @zachkapono. 🎯#WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/BEBzBBWrgM
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
#BYU with their first penalty of the night. Comes at a bad time as Tyler Allgeier got into the end zone on the play. #BYUFootball
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
🛑✋#WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/mhBF6zcdJZ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Love the long field goal attempt even though it wasn’t made by Jake Oldroyd. He’ll have a chance here for redemption after the running into the kicker penalty. #BYU
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
WKU scores in the 3rd quarter behind a similar TE shovel pass play that BYU used vs Houston a couple weeks ago. This after Zach Wilson's first pick since the first game of the season.#BYUFootball #WKUvsBYU // @kslsports pic.twitter.com/vqKuBjtfN8
— 👻 Hemā-nster Mash ⚰️ (@x_hems) November 1, 2020
Jake Oldroyd remains perfect this season.@BYUfootball – 38@WKUFootball – 10#WKUvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs
📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/X2uE68Qetc
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
#BYU true freshman Josh Wilson makes his first career tackle. #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Sixth time this season, Zach Wilson's night ends early. That's a luxury and speaks to #BYU's dominance this season.#WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
It wasn’t pretty for #BYU in the 2nd half, but they did what they needed to do against WKU.
They took care of business in the 1st half & now the stage is set for a huge matchup next Friday night.
One negative is the loss of Zayne Anderson. Hopefully it’s not season ending.
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
Sione Finau is BYU's third-string RB. There's a lot of talent in that position group.#BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsWKU
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) November 1, 2020
Audible groan in the press box after the official announces another review as this game has been over for a long, long time. #BYU
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 1, 2020
Interesting. We're getting the DVSport (what the officials see) instant replay review on the big screen here at LES. Never seen that before. #BYU #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
7-0
Headed to the Blue Turf next week.#BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/7qzwgLgSbK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
Feels good to be back at LES. First game I’ve attended this season. This team is legit. #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/FWoAYmbzra
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) November 1, 2020
Reactions to #BYU's win over Western Kentucky included Playoff hypotheticals and even folks in awe of Zach Wilson's incompletions. #WKUvsBYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/0I4Nf9BFix
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 1, 2020
BYU’s 41 points tonight is the second-lowest amount of points they’ve scored in a game this year (27 vs UTSA). That’s crazy 🤯#BYUFootball #BYUvsWKU
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) November 1, 2020
Kalani Sitake said in postgame that Gunner Romney "is fine" and was kept out for precautionary measures. He was seen in the second half in sweats.
Zayne Anderson will be evaluated further on Monday. Suffered an injury at end of 1st half.#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
Sitake said that his team applied for a waiver to be able to practice on Tuesday (Election Day). But the NCAA denied their request.
This is the first year the NCAA has implemented legislation that requires teams to not participate in athletic activities on Election Day. #BYU
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020
#BYU will only be able to practice on Monday and Wednesday leading up to Friday's Top 25 showdown against Boise State. Thursday will be a travel day.
Tough week coming up for the Cougars.#BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 1, 2020