BYU football: Cougars run over No. 15 Texas in stunning fashion

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall celebrates a touchdown against Texas in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) crashes into Texas Longhorns safety Josh Turner (5) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) looks for an open receiver as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) scores a touchdown as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Texas Head Coach Mac Brown talks with a line judge as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Texas players run onto the field as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Texas players run onto the field as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) tries to stop DUPLICATE***Texas Longhorns running back Jalen Overstreet (3) on a fourth down play as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

DUPLICATE***Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Skye PoVey (7) celebrates a fourth down stop as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) smiles as he runs onto the field in the fourth quarter as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Michael Alisa (42) takes the handoff from quarterback Taysom Hill (4) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Uani ‘Unga (41) and teammate linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) gang up to bring down Texas Longhorns running back Malcolm Brown (28) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs away from Texas Longhorns linebacker Steve Edmond (33) BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs away from Texas Longhorns linebacker Steve Edmond (33) BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs in the open field as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Alani Fua (5) brings down Texas Longhorns quarterback Case McCoy (6) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) is tackled by Texas Longhorns linebacker Dalton Santos (55) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars punter Scott Arellano (26) gets off a good kick in the fourth quarter as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Case McCoy (6) passes during game action as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Skye PoVey (7) brings down Texas Longhorns wide receiver Mike Davis (1) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

Texas Longhorns safety Mykkele Thompson (2) watches the scoreboard as the game comes to an end with BYU winning Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) is tackled by DUPLICATE***Texas Longhorns cornerback Quandre Diggs (6) and safety Josh Turner (5) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Chris Whaley (96) watches the scoreboard as the game comes to an end with BYU winning Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium 40-21.

BYU fans congratulate the team as BYU defeats Texas Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 40-21 at LaVell Edwards stadium in Provo.

BYU players wait for the Texas players and coaches to exit the field as BYU defeated Texas Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium. BYU won 40-21.

BYU fans congratulate the team as BYU defeats Texas Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 40-21 at LaVell Edwards stadium in Provo.

Fans greet Texas players as they arrive for the game with BYU in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougar cheerleaders cheer prior to the game with Texas in Provo on Sept. 7.

Texas players arrive for the game with BYU in Provo on Sept. 7.

The Texas band plays for players as they arrive for the game with BYU in Provo on Sept. 7.

Former Brigham Young Cougar QB Riley Nelson puts on a sideline pass prior to the game with Texas in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougar players warm up prior to the game with Texas in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Alani Fua (5) brings down Texas Longhorns running back Daje Johnson (4) on a third down and one in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) gets tackled after a first down run by Texas Longhorns safety Adrian Phillips (17) in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall celebrates a touchdown against Texas in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Iona Pritchard (5) stops Texas Longhorns running back Daje Johnson (4) on a third down in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Iona Pritchard (5) stops Texas Longhorns running back Daje Johnson (4) on a third down in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) on third down in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) on third down in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) looks back as he runs for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) celebrates his touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs against the Texas Longhorns in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs against Texas Longhorns safety Josh Turner (5) in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs against Texas Longhorns safety Josh Turner (5) in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall runs off the field at half in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) runs against Texas Longhorns in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) runs against Texas Longhorns in Provo on Sept. 7.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Skyler Ridley (17) catches a ball for a first down in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Spencer Hadley (2) celebrates holding Texas Longhorns on 4th down Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Craig Bills (20) knocks the ball away from Texas Longhorns tight end John Harris (9) on 4th down in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs for 259 yards against Texas Longhorns in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Case McCoy (6) in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) talks with Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) at the end of the game in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) celebrates a big first with Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) hurries Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Craig Bills (20) knocks the ball away from Texas Longhorns tight end John Harris (9) on fourth down in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) chases Texas Longhorns quarterback Case McCoy (6) in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) leaves the field after beating Texas Longhorns in Provo on Sept. 7. BYU won 40-21.

The Brigham Young Cougars and Texas Longhorns football game was delayed due to lightning and heavy rain in Provo Saturday.

The Brigham Young Cougars and Texas Longhorns football game was delayed due to lightning and heavy rain in Provo Saturday.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) gets tackled after a first down down run by Texas Longhorns safety Adrian Phillips (17) in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) looks back as he runs for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Iona Pritchard (5) stops Texas Longhorns running back Daje Johnson (4) on a third down in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) on third down in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Alani Fua (5) brings down Texas Longhorns running back Daje Johnson (4) on a third down and one in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall celebrates a touchdown against Texas in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Iona Pritchard (5) stops Texas Longhorns running back Daje Johnson (4) on a third down in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) on third down in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Mike Davis (1) beats Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Skye PoVey (7) for a touchdown in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs against the Texas Longhorns in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs against Texas Longhorns safety Josh Turner (5) in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) runs against Texas Longhorns safety Josh Turner (5) in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) runs against Texas Longhorns in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Texas players arrive for game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall runs off the field at the half in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Texas players arrive for game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) runs against Texas Longhorns in Provo Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013.

Texas players arrive for game against BYU Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) celebrates a big first with Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) talks with Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) at the end of the game in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU cheerleaders take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) leaves the field after beating Texas Longhorns in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs for 259 yards against Texas Longhorns in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Craig Bills (20) knocks the ball away from Texas Longhorns tight end John Harris (9) on fourth down in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Spencer Hadley (2) celebrates holding Texas Longhorns on fourth down in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Skyler Ridley (17) catches a ball for a first down in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU students have fun in the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) hurries Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU students have fun in the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Craig Bills (20) knocks the ball away from Texas Longhorns tight end John Harris (9) on fourth down in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) sacks Texas Longhorns quarterback Case McCoy (6) in Provo Saturday. BYU won 40-21.

BYU cheerleaders take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) celebrates a touchdown with Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Brayden Kearsley (55) in Provo Saturday.

BYU cheerleaders take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) celebrates a touchdown with Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Brayden Kearsley (55) in Provo Saturday.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) celebrates a touchdown in Provo Saturday.

BYU and Texas fans take cover from the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Paul Lasike (33) dives into the end zone for a touchdown over Texas Longhorns cornerback Sheroid Evans (29) in Provo Saturday.

A BYU fan sits in his in the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) runs the field after a touchdown in Provo Saturday.

BYU students have fun in the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

BYU students have fun in the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

BYU students have fun in the rain as a storm passes over Provo prior to game time Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) just misses sacking Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Jherremya Leuta-Douyere (43) and teammate linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) crash into each other as they try to block a punt as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) jumps away from Texas Longhorns safety Josh Turner (5) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) turns his run back toward the field on a long run as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) takes the ball from quarterback Taysom Hill and runs behind the block of Paul Lasike as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) fights forward dragging Texas Longhorns defensive end Cedric Reed (88) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

A BYU fan cheers at the beginning of the game as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) entourages the crowd during play as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Kyle Van Noy (3) celebrates a stop as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Daniel Sorensen (9) brings down Texas Longhorns cornerback Quandre Diggs (6) on a kickoff return as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) breaks away from Texas Longhorns safety Adrian Phillips (17) for a long touchdown run as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash (14) avoids Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Remington Peck (44) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Cody Hoffman (2) reaches up for a pass down the sideline as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) fights to get free of Texas Longhorns linebacker Jordan Hicks (3) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Taysom Hill (4) fights to get free of Texas Longhorns linebacker Jordan Hicks (3) as BYU and Texas play Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at LaVell Edwards stadium.