Moore’s One-Handed Interception Leads To Allgeier’s TD Run To Start BYU/USU Game
Oct 1, 2021, 7:19 PM | Updated: 7:23 pm
BYU defensive back Malik Moore (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
LOGAN, Utah – Malik Moore’s interception on the opening drive led to a Tyler Allgeier touchdown run to start BYU’s game against the Utah State Aggies.
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The Aggies hosted the Cougars at Maverik Stadium on Friday, October 1.
USU started the contest on offense and on the sixth play of the game, Aggie quarterback Logan Bonner lofted a deep ball into BYU territory.
With 13:09 left in the opening quarter, Moore picked off Bonner with an excellent one-handed interception.
It was Moore’s fourth career interception.
WOW. Make a play Malik Moore.@BYUfootball getting things started early with a pretty interception. pic.twitter.com/s5WvrZJB6e
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) October 2, 2021
Three plays after the turnover, Allgeier sprinted down the sideline for 22 yards and into the end zone for six points.
The score gave the Cougars an early 7-0 lead.
Turnover ➡️points
Tyler Allgeier runs this one in for six and @BYUfootball is on the board. pic.twitter.com/zzYV1uZk0H
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) October 2, 2021
After the play, Allgeier had one carry for 22 yards and a touchdown. It was Allgeier’s fifth rushing touchdown of 2021.
BYU quarterback Baylor Romney was 2/2 passing for 47 yards.
BYU vs. Utah State is broadcast on CBS Sports Network, KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM, and The Zone Sports Network 1280 AM.
