Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s 52-26 win over Utah Tech
The Cougars leaned on a strong passing game to pull away from the Trailblazers and become bowl eligible
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BYU Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) makes a touchdown catch under pressure from Utah Tech cornerback Devyn Perkins (9), putting the Cougars up 7-6 after the PAT, during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Score: BYU 52, Utah Tech 26
Fourth quarter
0:47
BYU tacks on one more touchdown, as Terence Fall ran for 25 yards for a touchdown after Utah Tech used its timeouts to try and extend the game. BYU 52, Utah Tech 26.
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Utah Tech scored for the first time since midway through the second quarter, as Victor Galabis hit Joey Hobert for a 18-yard touchdown on a quick six-play, 75-yard drive. BYU 45, Utah Tech 26.
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BYU Cougars running back Hinckley Ropati (7) runs the ball during the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a keeper during the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (27) makes a catch under pressure from Utah Tech cornerback Antonio Mayes (12) and runs the ball in for a touchdown to put the Cougars up 14-13 after the PAT during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars wide receiver Terence Fall (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the last minute of the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (27) makes a catch under pressure from Utah Tech cornerback Antonio Mayes (12) and runs the ball in for a touchdown to put the Cougars up 14-13 after the PAT during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) scores a touchdown on a keeper during the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Tech kicker Connor Brooksby (43) celebrates after kicking a 47-yard field goal, putting his team up 3-0 over BYU, during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) makes a touchdown catch under pressure from Utah Tech cornerback Devyn Perkins (9), putting the Cougars up 7-6 after the PAT, during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars running back Hinckley Ropati (7) moves the ball past Utah Tech linebacker Kaejin Smith-Bejgrowicz (26) during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) celebrates after making a touchdown catch, putting the Cougars up 7-6 over Utah Tech after the PAT, during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars tight end Isaac Rex (83) dives for a touchdown during the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Tech Trailblazers linebacker Kaejin Smith-Bejgrowicz (26) tackles BYU Cougars running back Christopher Brooks (2) during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake works the sideline during the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars cornerback Gabe Jeudy-Lally (11) breaks up a pass intended for Utah Tech Trailblazers wide receiver Deven Osborne (1) during the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Tech wide receiver Deven Osborne (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Tech Trailblazers quarterback Victor Gabalis (10) passes during the game against the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) passes during the game against the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
3:39
Jake Oldroyd tacked on a 32-yard field goal, capping a 46-yard drive with points. BYU 45, Utah Tech 20.
The Cougars have scored 31 straight points.
10:15
BYU has scored 28 straight points, the latest coming on an Isaac Rex 32-yard touchdown reception. BYU 42, Utah Tech 20.
While it goes down as a 55-yard drive, the Cougars drew four penalties for 55 yards on the drive, including an offensive pass interference that wiped out a touchdown grab.
It hasn’t been easy for BYU today, but the Cougars finally have a little bit of breathing room.
Second quarter
0:25
BYU has its biggest lead of the day, scoring on a 4-yard touchdown catch by Keanu Hill — his third TD of the half — after Utah Tech had its first turnover of the game. BYU 28, Utah Tech 20.
Jakob Robinson intercepted a long pass to set the Cougars up with the ball at their own 31, and Jaren Hall led a BYU drive that covered 69 yards in 10 plays.
Hall has 275 passing yards and four touchdowns in the first half, with Hill at 137 receiving yards.
3:15
Is this the old WAC?
It sure looks that way, with the way both teams are passing the ball with ease right now, as BYU goes back in front on a 45-yard touchdown reception on a pretty long ball from Jaren Hall. BYU 21, Utah Tech 20.
That was a career-long reception by Roberts to cap a quick three-play, 82-yard drive for the Cougars.
10:07
Utah Tech is back out in front, thanks to a long bomb.
The Trailblazers scored a touchdown on an 80-yard catch for Deven Osborne on a third-and-10, giving Osborne 134 receiving yards on just two catches. Utah Tech 13, BYU 7.
Utah Tech has scored three of its five drives and has 211 yards of total offense five minutes into the second quarter.
13:45
Keanu Hill is having himself a nice game, and his touchdown catch has BYU in the lead.
Hill snagged a 30-yard touchdown grab in tight coverage, capping a 55-yard drive after the Cougars stopped a fourth-down attempt near midfield. BYU 7, Utah Tech 6.
Utah Tech adds a second field goal — this one a 21-yard yarder from Connor Brooksby — to capitalize on a Lopini Katoa fumble at the BYU 34. Utah Tech 6, BYU 0.
The Cougar defense finally held inside the 10 to force the field goal.
8:47
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Utah Tech takes the early lead, scoring on a 47-yard field goal from Connor Brooksby to cap its first possession. Utah Tech 3, BYU 0.
The score was set up by a 54-yard catch by Deven Osborne.
BYU, meanwhile, had to punt on its first drive.
Pregame
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