One-Handed Catch By BYU WR Puka Nacua Leads To TD By Brother Samson
Oct 9, 2021, 2:14 PM
BYU wide receivers Puka and Samson Nacua (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
PROVO, Utah – BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua hauled in a catch with one-handed to set up a touchdown reception by his older brother Samson later in the drive during the Cougars’ game against the Boise State Broncos.
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The No. 10 Cougars hosted the Broncos at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, October 9.
With 9:00 left in the first quarter, BYU quarterback Jaren Hall aired out a throw for Nacua. The sophomore receiver hauled in the ball with one hand for a 37-yard reception that moved the Cougars into Boise State territory.
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Four plays later, Hall floated a ball into the back corner of the end zone. Puka’s older brother Samson Nacua leaped over a Bronco defender and came down with the ball for a BYU touchdown.
Nacua’s touchdown catch gave BYU a 10-0 lead with 6:55 remaining in the opening quarter.
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It was the older Nacua’s second touchdown catch of the season.
The play capped a five-play, 84-yard drive that lasted 2:20.
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After the play, Hall was 7/8 passing for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Puka had two catches for 51 yards.
Samson had one reception for 14 yards and a touchdown.
BYU’s game against Boise State is broadcast on ABC and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.
