Tyler Allgeier Powers Across Goal Line To Give BYU Lead Over Baylor
Oct 16, 2021, 2:33 PM
BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
WACO, Texas – BYU running back Tyler Allgeier powered his way into the end zone to get the Cougars on the scoreboard against the Baylor Bears.
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The Bears hosted the No. 19 Cougars at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas on Saturday, October 16.
With 12:17 left in the first half, BYU had the ball on the Baylor one-yard line with an upcoming 3rd & Goal play.
BYU quarterback Jaren Hall handed the rock off to Allgeier before the sophomore running back fought through a would-be tackler and into the end zone for six points.
Tyler “TOO STRONG” Allgeier pic.twitter.com/bBii13RrZv
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 16, 2021
Allgeier’s run resulted in the Cougars’ first points of the contest and gave BYU a 7-3 lead.
The play capped an eight-play, 75-yard drive that lasted 3:54.
TD run from who else? You know who, @tylerallgeier17. 🤙#BYU #GoCougs #BYUvsBaylor pic.twitter.com/1HbldZ5Was
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 16, 2021
It was Allgeier’s ninth touchdown run of the 2021 season.
After the play, he had six carries for 11 yards and a touchdown.
Allgeier and the Cougars were set up in Baylor territory following a big connection of 52 yards between Hall and wide receiver Puka Nacua six plays prior to the touchdown run.
Jaren Hall deep to Puka Nacua for 52 yards! #BYU pic.twitter.com/oiEHqfH4wV
— ✯✯✯✯✯ (@FTBVids_YT) October 16, 2021
BYU’s game against Baylor is broadcast on ESPN and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.
