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BYU Football Routs Idaho State On Senior Day

Nov 6, 2021, 4:55 PM | Updated: 4:57 pm

BYU football team runs onto the field for the final home game of the season against Idaho State. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)

(Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)

BY MITCH HARPER
KSL Sports

PROVO, Utah – BYU football is hosting Idaho State from the FCS ranks during Senior Day of the Cougars 2021 schedule.

KSL Sports is on location at LaVell Edwards Stadium. We will have updates, analyses, highlights, and more to keep you up to speed with everything taking place for the final home game of the season.

No. 15 BYU defeated the Idaho State Bengals 59-14 in front of a sellout crowd at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

4th Quarter Updates

#BYU’s home schedule is a wrap. Next game at LES: Sept. 10, 2022 vs. future Big 12 rival Baylor.#BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/Z595h6Babl

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

#BYU improves to 8-2.#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/6CVppOH8Es

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

The last time #BYU blocked a punt for a touchdown was in 2004.

Former LB Gary Lovely in a win over Air Force.#BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Blocked punt for a touchdown. Have yourself a day Keanu Hill.#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

#BYU OT Tyler Little getting his first snaps in a live football game since middle school. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Jacob Conover in the game at QB. Under 8 minutes remaining.#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

PWO Joshua Singh in along the defensive line. First action of his #BYU career. Former Orem High standout. Beast in the weight room. Will be interesting to see how he develops in his career. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Punt returner Hobbs Nyberg just left the medical tent limping. #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Noticed two members of the #BYU secondary who are not in their game uniforms today, Isaiah Herron and Javelle Brown. Both played last week in the win over Virginia.#BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Some valuable game reps for #BYU offensive linemen Seth Willis and Brayden Keim.

Keim is a good athlete, lining up at right tackle. Willis at LG, was recruited heavily by #BYU's first offensive staff under Sitake in 2016. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Cosmo, never change. 💦 😂 @byu_cosmo #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/eFpUoOFIgb

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

Good to see #BYU DB Caleb Christensen back from his injury that kept him out the past few weeks. Can contribute in kick return down the stretch. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

If Neil Pau’u moves on this off-season, Keanu Hill will fill in nicely in that role. Very similar size and frame, he’s been WR5 this season ahead of a lot of talented guys. #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/dh2nuoit3P

— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) November 6, 2021

Fumble by #BYU TE Carter Wheat. Idaho State takes over. Fans not happy with the refs not calling a targeting on the hit. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

3rd Quarter Updates

One quarter left in the home schedule for #BYU in 2021.#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/KoWS3Hc5Bg

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

We have mercifully reached the end of the 3Q in Provo. Np. 15 BYU leads it 49-14. Cougars have 513 total yards as compared to 141 for Idaho State. Cougars on their way to 8-2 on the season #ISUvsBYU #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) (@JacobCHatch) November 6, 2021

Always enjoy this point of the annual FCS game where we get a glimpse at the some of the younger players in the program. Folau Ropati and Miles Davis make sightings. #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Jacob Boren nearly pulled off his best Tyler Allgeier impression.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

That kick return…Ummmm….what?

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

First touchdown grab for Dallin Holker since the Hawaii game in 2018 (Zach Wilson's first start).#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Keanu Hill breakout game? He has a career-high in receiving yards #ISUvsBYU #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) (@JacobCHatch) November 6, 2021

#BYU fans have impressed me this season. They've shown up every weekend. https://t.co/wDCLQA8bwr

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 6, 2021

Impressive turnout from #BYU fans to sellout a game against an FCS team. First time that's happened since 2008 (Northern Iowa). #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

If Tyler Allgeier does go to the NFL, who does #BYU go with at RB1 next season?
Two words: Transfer Portal

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 6, 2021

Matthew Criddle gets the first INT of his #BYU career on senior day.

He made sure not to drop that ball like another Criddle we know against Matt Ryan and Boston College. @CriddleBenjamin 😉

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Jaren Hall's day is indeed over it appears. Baylor Romney time#ISUvsBYU #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) (@JacobCHatch) November 6, 2021

2nd Quarter Updates

Halftime on Senior Day. Cougs are rollin! pic.twitter.com/9OzsANfkhn

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

I'd like to see FCS teams distribute 20% of their FBS paydays to the players. In some cases that'd be a $2,000 pay check to get beat up…… Or…. Possibly win.

— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 6, 2021

Neil Pau'u is limping on his way back to the sideline. He's now entered the medical tent. #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Puka Nacua doing Puka Nacua things.#BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/mmaWoVuRJt

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

Looks like Allgeier’s day is done.

He’ll need a 200 yard performance at Georgia Southern to be within striking distance of Luke Staley.

I get the health angle here, but I would have liked to see him get 12 ish carries before his day was over. #BYU @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 6, 2021

#BYU fumbles inside their own 20 on an exchange from Jaren Hall to Lopini Katoa. Idaho State now has a chance to score some points.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Touchdown #⃣1⃣ in 2021 and #⃣2⃣ in @kloading18's career.#BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/LcKW7WDQME

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

PUKA!

📷: @BYUPhoto pic.twitter.com/CLRaSX6v2F

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

Beautiful pass from Jaren Hall to Puka Nacua. The faces of the #BYU offense going into the future. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

What a throw! What a catch!

Gorgeous touch on the pass.

Hall to Nacua is going to be a lethal combination next season. #BYU @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 6, 2021

Three drives, three touchdowns for #BYU.#GoCougs #BYUFootball https://t.co/NRtMu06XZ1

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

Does Drew Jensen come back next year? He's always had a ton of talent. Feels like he is finally hitting his stride in his #BYU career. Injuries have plagued his time with the Cougars. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Second career TD for #BYU WR Keanu Hill. #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/gOWw5Nqg9m

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

Touchdown grab for Keanu Hill. If Gunner Romney and Neil Pau'u are both gone after this year, could Hill become a starter in 2022 at WR?#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

This is a nit-picky complaint, but I want to see Allgeier get more carries.

He’s within striking distance of Luke Staley’s single season rushing record.

Allgeier won’t break it getting single digit carries in this game, however. #BYU @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 6, 2021

1st Quarter Updates

Senior Day is going according to plan for #BYU through one quarter.#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/Zl6EUbXCbj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

Back-to-back weeks Alden Tofa is in on a sack.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

TD Jaren Hall 🤙 #BYU already up big on Idaho State.#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/RfoBEvVDWw

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

If there was an award for Most Improved Player on the #BYU football team, Pepe Tanuvasa might be that guy. Grabs an INT. He's been a playmaker this year at times.#BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Pepe Tanuvasa picks off Gronauer returns it to the six-yard line. 21-0 lead for BYU coming momentarily#ISUvsBYU #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) (@JacobCHatch) November 6, 2021

Lopini Katoa with a two-yard TD catch in the first quarter of Senior Day.

Seems like yesterday Fred Warner was gassing up Katoa to us in the media about the potential of Katoa back in 2017. Time flies.#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Things going according to plan here in Provo after the last TD pass to Lopini Katoa.

I love getting as many “seniors” involved in possible in games like this one to finish the year. #BYU @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 6, 2021

Jaren Hall to Lopini Katoa for a two-yard TD pass & it's 14-0 BYU. Only question I have is if the starters will play beyond the first half#ISUvsBYU #BYUfootball #BYU

— Jake Hatch (Yawk) (@JacobCHatch) November 6, 2021

Tyler Allgeier bails out the #BYU offense that was struggling to begin the second series with a screen pass that he turned into a 46-yard gain. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Jaren Hall looks 100% healthy again. The zip on his passes so far in this game is impressive. #BYU @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 6, 2021

Tyler Allgeier is up to 17 touchdowns this season. Doak Walker Award finalist, has to be, right?#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

.@tylerallgeier17 finds the end zone on Senor Day. #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFootball

📷: @BYUPhoto pic.twitter.com/BwStJd3X0P

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

Senior day for @lionel_nacua. 🤙#BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs

📷: @BYUPhoto pic.twitter.com/pt5EjOFVGH

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2021

BYU/Idaho State Pregame

#BYU RB Tyler Allgeier being honored on Senior Day.#BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/p8J5GvO7Yz

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Freshman WR Chase Roberts is dressed for the first time of his #BYU career.#BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/D7vmdruuKj

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

#BYU RB Miles Davis is dressed today. He was a star in fall camp before suffering an injury. #BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/gz1BiGWnwW

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Officials from the @IndyBowl are here in Provo today.#BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/4UtiMZLB0p

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Five-star Cormani McClain and the Lakeland, Florida recruits chatting with #BYU coach Kalani Sitake.#BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/CCrheHpIaE

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2021

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.

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