Tyler Allgeier Scores BYU’s First TD Of 2021 After Trick Play Moves Cougars Down Field

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – BYU running back Tyler Allgeier scored the Cougars’ first touchdown of the 2021 season after a trick play moved the team deep into Arizona territory.

The Cougars played the Arizona Wildcats at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, on Saturday, September 4.

With 9:17 remaining in the first half, Allgeier ran the ball 15 yards into the end zone for BYU’s first touchdown of the season.

.@BYUfootball’s first TD of the 2021 season goes to @tylerallgeier17. 💨 #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsAZ @kslsports
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— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 5, 2021

Allgeier’s run gave the Cougars a 6-0 lead. BYU failed to convert on their extra point attempt after a mishandled snap.

The running back’s run was set up by a trick play.

One play before Allgeier’s red zone run, BYU quarterback Jaren Hall pitched the ball off to wide receiver Neil Pau’u.

The receiver then threw to ball ahead to a QB turned wideout in Hall.

.@BYUfootball getting tricky. 🤙#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsAZ @kslsports
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— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 5, 2021

The Hall-Pau’u connection was a nine-yard toss/reception that moved BYU into the red zone.

After the touchdown run, Hall was 6/12 passing for 67 yards.

Allgeier had eight carries for 52 yards and a touchdown.

For the first time in 2021: TOUCHDOWN #BYU!

Tyler Allgeier with the 15-yard TD run, one play after a trick pass from Neil Pau'u to Jaren Hall.@BYUfootball – 6@ArizonaFBall – 0

9:17 | 2nd #BYUvsAZ #BYUFootball #GoCougs

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 5, 2021

Pau’u recorded three catches for 35 yards.

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