BYU QB Jaren Hall Tosses 67-Yard Bomb To Neil Pau’u For Touchdown
Sep 4, 2021, 10:18 PM | Updated: 10:37 pm
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – BYU quarterback Jaren Hall connected with wide receiver Jaren Hall for an explosive touchdown during the Cougars’ game against the Arizona Wildcats.
The Cougars and Wildcats played at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, on Saturday, September 4.
With 2:06 left in the second quarter, Hall unleashed a deep throw that landed into the arms of a streaking Pau’u.
Pau’u got ahead of the Wildcat defense and waltzed into the end zone for BYU’s second touchdown of the contest.
💣💣💣@J_tom24 hits @pauuneil for 6️⃣. #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsAZ @kslsports
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After the touchdown, the Cougars went for two after failing to convert an extra point on their first score.
Hall tossed a ball to Lopini Katoa, who bounced off a defender and across the goal line for two points.
Following the touchdown and two-point conversion, the Cougars owned a 14-0 lead.
🧨🧨Explosive Play🧨🧨
Jaren Hall connects with Neil Pau'u for a 67-yard TD pass.@BYUfootball – 14@ArizonaFBall – 0
2:06 | 2nd #BYUvsAZ #BYU #GoCougs
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 5, 2021
After the drive, Hall was 10/16 passing for 148 yards and a touchdown. He was 4/4 for 81 yards and a TD on that drive alone.
Pau’u had five catches for 106 yards and a touchdown.
BYU’s game against Arizona is broadcast on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.