BYU football report card: Cougars get excellent marks in win over Utah Utes

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates as he is lifted into the air by fans as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

BYU fans celebrate after winning an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

BYU players make their way onto the field ahead of an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) gets pressured by Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Malik Moore during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall gets pushed by Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III (8) pulls back after Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) misses a long pass downfield during an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes safety Tyrone Young-Smith gives Kyler Jones a hand slap as BYU and Utah prepare to play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham greets a fan as the team arrives for a game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah players smile as they walk past BYU fans who are booing them as they arrive for an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah players walk past BYU fans who are booing them as they arrive for an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans eagerly press to have their tickets scanned as BYU and Utah prepare to play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans run to find their seats after having their tickets scanned as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans run to find their seats after having their tickets scanned as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans hurry to find their seats after having their tickets scanned as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah fans flash their “U” before BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Members of the BYU ROTC practice before BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans gather ahead of an NCAA college football game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans gather as players warm up on the field ahead of an NCAA college football game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans gather ahead of an NCAA college football game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans gather ahead of an NCAA college football game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Two F-15E’s from the 389th Fighter Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho perform a flyover as BYU and Utah prepare to play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU players warm up ahead of an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU players warm up ahead of an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah players warm up ahead of an NCAA college football game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah players wait to warm up ahead of an NCAA college football game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah players huddle with a coach ahead of an NCAA college football game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU players make their way to the field to warm up ahead of an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU and Utah compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) sprints as BYU defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) runs past BYU’s defense as they compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah’s running back Micah Bernard (2) runs past BYU’s defense they compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes quarterback Charlie Brewer dodges a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU and Utah compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU and Utah compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU and Utah compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU and Utah compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU players make their way onto the field ahead of an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU players make their way onto the field ahead of an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

U.S military members hold the American flag as BYU and Utah prepare to compete in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

U.S military members hold the American flag as BYU and Utah prepare to compete in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars D’Angelo Mandell (5) and Isaiah Herron celebrate an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

U.S military members hold the American flag as BYU and Utah prepare to compete in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) isn’t able to make the catch as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) slides down after a run as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU students hold signs as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) celebrates a long catch setting up a Cougar score as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

A Utah fan holds up his “U” as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes defensive tackle Viane Moala (98) tries to knock down a pass by Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) during an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

American flags are part of a 9/11 remembrance prior to BYU and Utah playing an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) slides down with Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Keenan Pili (41) moving in as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Members of the Cougarettes perform during a timeout as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Isaiah Herron (11) makes a tackle on Utah Utes wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) during an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) delivers a pass in the first half of an NCAA football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU players celebrate after winning an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

A fan reacts as BYU and Utah compete in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Fans react as BYU and Utah compete in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) catches the ball ahead of a touchdown as they compete against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Utah Utes representatives fly the university flag as they compete against BYU in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans cheer as BYU and Utah compete during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) gets pressured by BYU’s defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

BYU and Utah compete during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Morgan Pyper (10) celebrates after a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

BYU fans celebrate after winning an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

BYU players celebrate after winning an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Blake Freeland (71) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17.

BYU and Utah compete during the first half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Fans react as BYU and Utah compete in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

BYU cheerleaders hold the American flag as BYU and Utah compete in an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) celebrates a long catch setting up a Cougar score as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Tyler Allgeier (25) takes the handoff from Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Tyler Allgeier (25) looks for running room as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Fans swarm the field after BYU defeated Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Tyler Allgeier (25) flips the ball away after a run as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) delivers a pass as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) delivers a pass as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

A BYU fan celebrates as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) celebrates a long catch setting up a Cougar score as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake and the rest of the BYU sideline begin to celebrate as they defeat Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 27-16 ending a 9 game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake and the rest of the BYU sideline begin to celebrate as they defeat Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

BYU players and coaches begin celebrating as they defeat Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

BYU players celebrate and Utah players look for the exit as they fall to the Cougars in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

BYU players celebrate as they defeat Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) and Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman James Empey (66) greet each other after the game as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake thanks the fans as the Cougars defeat Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Utah Utes safety Brandon McKinney (28) and Utah Utes linebacker Hayden Furey (54) try to get to Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Neil Pau’u (2) makes a catch as he falls out of bounds as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is tackled as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Utah Utes quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) takes a snap as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Utah Utes quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) jumps to get the pass off as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) sits up after being hit by Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Ben Bywater (33) as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

A young BYU fan holds up a sign as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Isaiah Herron (11) brings down Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) finds an opening in the line as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Cosmo juggles knives while balancing on a board on top of ladders as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Payton Wilgar (49) knocks down a pass by Utah Utes quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) as BYU and Utah play an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates the win as BYU defeats Utah in an NCAA football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU won 26-17, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Utes.