Jets QB Zach Wilson Attends Arizona/BYU Football Game At Allegiant Stadium
Sep 4, 2021, 7:12 PM | Updated: 11:39 pm
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, a former Brigham Young Cougars player, stands on the BYU sideline during the Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic against the Arizona Wildcats at Allegiant Stadium on September 4, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Former BYU and current New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the Cougars’ game against the Arizona Wildcats.
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BYU opened its 2021 schedule against the Wildcats at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, on Saturday, September 4.
Wilson recently concluded the NFL preseason and is awaiting the Jets’ season-opener on September 12.
With a week to spare before his season starts, the former BYU star wanted to see the Cougars’ game against the Wildcats.
During the first half of the game, Wilson was shown on the jumbotron inside the stadium and received cheers from the crowd.
New York Jets starting QB @ZachWilson receives loud cheers from @BYUfootball fans.#BYUvsAZ #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/5r3UVrHZfK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 5, 2021
Wilson was also interviewed during the game by ESPN’s Stormy Buonantony.
The sideline reporter asked Wilson how it felt to watch his former teammates, what he thought of Jaren Hall’s performance, and his expectations for the upcoming NFL season.
So @ZachWilson taking in the game! #BYUvsAZ @kslsports @BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/mRxPoNkqJe
— Huu do you think you are? I am! (@huutransuperman) September 5, 2021
Prior to kickoff, BYUtv’s Jarom Jordan reported that Wilson had breakfast with the BYU football team on game day.
Zach Wilson had breakfast with the team this morning and will be at the game.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) September 5, 2021
Before the game, multiple BYU fans shared photos on social media of Wilson on game day.
Uhhhh, LETS GO!!!!! pic.twitter.com/KA50DOjF3r
— Jason S. (@SpideyStow) September 4, 2021
Just hanging with my famous friends & Zach wilson. pic.twitter.com/gAUG2I0R2o
— Prison Barles (@Hookemcougs) September 4, 2021
BYU’s game against Arizona is broadcast on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.
Wilson and the Jets open their regulars season schedule against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 12 at 11 a.m. (MDT). The game will be televised on CBS.
