Social Media Explodes With Praise For BYU QB Zach Wilson’s Performance Against Boise State

BOISE, Idaho – Zach Wilson’s performance against the Boise State Broncos garnered the BYU quarterback a lot of praise in 280 characters or less.

The No. 21 Broncos hosted the No. 9 Cougars at Albertson’s Stadium in Boise, Idaho on Friday, November 6.

Wilson led BYU to an 8-0 record with a resounding 51-17 win over Boise State.

The junior quarterback finished the game passing 21/27 for 359 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Wilson added nine carries for eight yards and a touchdown with his legs.

Social Media Hypes Zach Wilson

Zach Wilson. I’m in.

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) November 7, 2020

When I grow up I want to be @zachkapono

— Jimmer Fredette (@jimmerfredette) November 7, 2020

Last year, I was asked on the radio who I thought had a higher ceiling/potential between Zach Wilson, Jordan Love and Tyler Huntley.

I received some criticism when I said Zach.

Now, with Heisman hype and first-round grades, a lot of people are seeing what I was referring to.

— tanner mangum (@tannermangum) November 7, 2020

BYU made a STATEMENT tonight. Hard to ask for more than that. Another impressive showing from Zach, the offense as a whole and yet another stellar performance from the defense.

Cougs are rolling.

— tanner mangum (@tannermangum) November 7, 2020

If you didn't know, now you know. @BYUfootball QB @zachkapono is the real deal 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/D6odjHvqLW

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 7, 2020

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 7, 2020

The criticism about playing a soft schedule is fair, but Zach Wilson’s ability to throw the football and the highlight throws he’s put on tape this season are undeniable. He has high level arm talent.

— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) November 7, 2020

Zach Wilson is a first-round pick. pic.twitter.com/oQ3qSPpBO8

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) November 7, 2020

Zach Wilson is a significantly better prospect than Manziel was.

— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) November 7, 2020

Zach Wilson is so much fun.

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) November 7, 2020

BYU OC Jeff Grimes absolutely should be a Broyles Award candidate. Absolute wizardry this season with Zach Wilson and tonight against Boise.

— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) November 7, 2020

Would be flat out lying if I said I had top 5 QB expectations for Zach Wilson coming into the season but he is locked in there now

— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) November 7, 2020

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 7, 2020

Welcome to the first-round conversation, Zach Wilson. #BYUvsBSU

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) November 7, 2020

I haven’t seen enough of Trey Lance to compare him to Wilson but I think I have seen enough of everybody else to be pretty sure Wilson is currently QB3 in FBS.

— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) November 7, 2020

Just watched my entire tl fall in love with Zach Wilson

— Sam Hustis (@SamHustis) November 7, 2020

Zach Wilson might be best college qb rn now

— Elijah Battle (@Ebattle_19) November 7, 2020

Zach Wilson is no joke. Could bump this QB class up significantly the way he’s played.

— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) November 7, 2020

Zach Wilson deserves a seat at the adult table.

Would love to see BYU against one of the big boys this season, not a group of 5 peace offering against Cincinnati

— Todd Fuhrman (@ToddFuhrman) November 7, 2020

Quite a statement by BYU. I'd love to see them have a shot. Zach Wilson and an athletic defense would give them a chance. But the schedule … Don't blame Tom Holmoe who deserves AD of the year for putting it together amid a pandemic.

— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) November 7, 2020

Zach Wilson is gifted and yeah @BroncoSportsFB are down to their 4th QB, but if ya don’t see that this team is the BEST in the WEST pending what we see from @oregonfootball once the @pac12 gets started? I’m not sure if you’ve ever cared about CFB. Finding opponents will be tough!

— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) November 7, 2020

Sitake just throwing the entire playbook at Boise State.
No mercy.
Zach Wilson shows absolute control.
All the time.
Amazing.

— Carlos M. Ramírez (@Tomapapa) November 7, 2020

No. 9 BYU remains undefeated! 8-0 ‼️

Zach Wilson: 21/27 passing, 367 total yards, 3 TDs 😤 pic.twitter.com/xz1gayG3Gc

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 7, 2020

Let's talk about that Mac Jones-Zach Wilson 1-4 matchup. I ain't hating it.

— Dave Miller (@Miller_Dave) November 7, 2020

Buddy, Zach Wilson can sling it.

— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) November 7, 2020

BYU's Zach Wilson has made an entrance on my Top 5 Heisman watch. This QB is Elway-esque (not quite the same arm strength but everything else looks like Elway).

— Lisa Horne (@LisaHorne) November 7, 2020