Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU Cougars’ 28-21 loss to Toledo Rockets
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Emmanuel Esukpa (33) breaks tackles from Toledo Rockets defensive back Samuel Womack (19) and Mitchell Guadagni (6) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Colter Peterson, Deseret News
TOLEDO, Ohio — The BYU Cougars played to another dramatic finish on Saturday, this time falling to the Toledo Rockets 28-21 on the road.
In a wild closing stretch, the Rockets had a chance for the go-ahead touchdown inside of two minutes before BYU’s Chaz Ah You took the ball away from Toledo running back Bryant Koback at the BYU 20.
On the ensuing play, Cougar quarterback Zach Wilson threw an interception on the next play, however, and the Rockets scored inside of a minute to go.
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The sophomore finished 22-of-38 for 315 yards with two touchdowns, but his lone interception was incredibly costly. Long term, if he missed the final series because of injury, what could that portend for the Cougars moving forward?
The defense
Up 7-3 at halftime, BYU gave up 301 yards of total offense in the second half as the Cougars were outscored 25-14 in the final two quarters. A talented Toledo rushing attack finished the day with 242 yards on the ground.
Special teams
After getting off to a good start this season, BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd missed two field goal attempts on Saturday and Skyler Southam wound up replacing him on extra points midway through the contest.
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Emmanuel Esukpa (33) breaks a tackle from Toledo Rockets defensive back Tycen Anderson (1) during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Esukpa was taken down a few yards later by Toledo Rockets defensive back Kahlil Robinson (27) a few yards short of the end zone. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Toledo Rockets defensive back Samuel Womack (19) knocks down a pass intended for Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Talon Shumway (21) in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Dax Milne (82) hauls in a pass while defended by Toledo Rockets cornerback Jalynn Williams (11) during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) leaves the field with a Cougars staff member late in the fourth quarter during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Emmanuel Esukpa (33) breaks tackles from Toledo Rockets defensive back Samuel Womack (19) and Mitchell Guadagni (6) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku (5) recovers a dropped punt from Toledo Rockets wide receiver Andrew Davis (8) during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Aleva Hifo (15) trots through the end zone after scoring during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Gunner Romney (18) receives a deep pass while defended by Toledo Rockets defensive back Samuel Womack (19)during the first half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Toledo Rockets quarterback Micah Kelly (3) makes a throw during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Kelly stepped into the quarterback roll late in the fourth after Zach Wilson, not pictured, left the field. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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A pass intended for Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Gunner Romney (18) is broken up by Toledo Rockets defensive back Samuel Womack (19) during the first half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Toledo Rockets quarterback Mitchell Guadagni (6) collides with Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku (5) after picking up the first down for Toledo during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Toledo Rockets defensive back Samuel Womack (19) and linebacker Jordan Fisher (2) celebrate after stopping the Brigham Young Cougars during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) completes a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Devin Kaufusi (90) and linebacker Chaz Ah You (3) celebrate after Chaz Ah You forced and recovered a Toledo Rockets fumble during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake walks off the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) fakes a handoff to Brigham Young Cougars running back Emmanuel Esukpa (33) during the first half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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A pack of Brigham Young Cougars defensive linemen take down Toledo Rockets running back Bryant Koback (22) short of the goal line during the second half of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. The Cougars fell 28-21 to the Rockets. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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The Brigham Young Cougars warm-up before the start of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive backs Dayan Ghanwoloku (5) and Dimitri Gallow (22) warm-up before the start of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Jackson Kaufusi (38) dances to the stadium music during warm-ups before the start of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Devin Kaufusi (90) warms-up with Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Will Watanabe (30) before the start of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Austin Lee (2) warms-up before the start of an NCAA football game at The Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
Follow along with our live coverage as the game unfolds.
Scoring summary: Toledo 28, BYU 21
First quarter
None
Second quarter
Toledo, Evan Davis 45-yard field goal (11:02)
BYU, Emmanuel Esukpa 32-yard run (4:09), Jake Oldroyd kick good
Third quarter
BYU, Aleva Hifo 75-yard reception from Zach Wilson (14:41), Skyler Southam kick good
Toledo, Evan Davis 26-yard field goal (9:44)
Toledo, Shakif Seymour 18-yard reception from Mitch Guadagni (3:56), two-point conversion good
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BYU, Aleva Hifo 3-yard reception from Zach Wilson (2:08), Skyler Southam kick good
Fourth quarter
Toledo, Bryant Koback 1-yard run (14:12), Evan Davis kick good
Toledo, Shakif Seymour 1-yard run (0:54), Evan Davis kick good
