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Huge Tanner Wall Hit Leads To BYU Second Half Interception, Touchdown

Dec 28, 2024, 7:49 PM | Updated: Dec 30, 2024, 9:37 pm

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A near-first down was interrupted when Tanner Wall walloped Jimmy Horn, jarring the ball loose for Evan Johnson to pick off. The Cougars took advantage, marching 55 yards in nine plays to increase their lead to 27-0.

No. 17 BYU ends the 2024 campaign in the Valero Alamo Bowl against Heisman Trophy-winner Travis Hunter and the No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes.

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On Colorado’s first drive of the half, Wall showed perfect timing on his hit, ensuring he didn’t contact Horn before the pass got there. With the ball loose, Johnson made an athletic play to catch the pigskin before it could hit the turf.

BYU took possession at the Cougar 45-yard line after the turnover.

Nine plays later, Sione I Moa found a gigantic hole for a 13-yard touchdown run. It was the freshman running back’s third TD of the year.

It’s been all BYU in San Antonio as the Cougars lead Colorado 27-0 early in the second half.

No. 17 BYU Cougars vs. No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes

How to Watch:

Television

The BYU football game against Arizona State is being broadcast on ABC. Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, and Taylor McGregor are on the call.

Mobile/Streaming Devices

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How to Listen

Radio

KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM & 1160 AM)

Extended pregame coverage from San Antonio, Texas, on KSL NewsRadio begins at noon MT.

Online

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Mobile

KSL Sports app

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Postgame Show

BYU vs. Colorado recap on KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), KSLSports.com, and the KSL Sports app.

BYU Cougars 2024 Schedule (10-2, 7-2)

  • Southern Illinois Salukis @ BYU Cougars  (41-13 W)
  • BYU Cougars @ SMU Mustangs (18-15 W)
  • BYU Cougars @ Wyoming Cowboys (34-14 W)
  • Kansas State Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (38-9 W)
  • No. 22 BYU Cougars @ Baylor Bears (34-28 W)
  • BYE
  • Arizona Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (41-19 W)
  • Oklahoma State Cowboys @ BYU Cougars (38-35 W)
  • BYU Cougars @ UCF Knights (37-24 W)
  • BYE
  • BYU Cougars @ Utah Utes (22-21 W)
  • Kansas Jayhawks @ BYU Cougars (17-13 L)
  • BYU Cougars @ Arizona State Sun Devils (28-23 L)
  • Houston Cougars @ BYU Cougars (30-18 W)

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Huge Tanner Wall Hit Leads To BYU Second Half Interception, Touchdown