Highlights, key plays and photos from No. 19 BYU’s 38-24 win against Wyoming
BYU football got its season back on Saturday against the Wyoming Cowboys.
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive linemen Lorenzo Fauatea (55) and Bruce Mitchell (96) celebrate after tackling Wyoming Cowboys running back Titus Swen (2) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Miles Davis built on an already big night with a 70-yard run to get the Cougars in scoring position.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) signals a first down after making a catch as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU gets warmed up as they and Wyoming prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A student flexes as the student section gets ready for the game as BYU and Wyoming prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU students get ready for the game as BYU and Wyoming prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Morgan Pyper (10) signs autographs as BYU and Wyoming prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars offensive linemen Blake Freeland (71), Clark Barrington (56) and Harris LaChance (76) talk prior to the game as BYU and Wyoming prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU students cheer as they get ready for the game as BYU and Wyoming prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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S. Gifford Nielsen a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushes Mel Hamilton in a wheelchair as he talks with John Griffin, who were members of the 1969 Wyoming Black 14. The two men were honored by BYU prior to BYU and Wyoming playing at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Mel Hamilton and John Griffin, members of the 1969 Wyoming Black 14, push the button to light the Y prior to BYU and Wyoming playing at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Mel Hamilton and John Griffin, members of the 1969 Wyoming Black 14, gather with family and officials from BYU gather to light the Y prior to BYU and Wyoming playing at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Mel Hamilton and John Griffin, members of the 1969 Wyoming Black 14, walk with Deputy Athletic Director Brian Santiago, prior to BYU and Wyoming playing at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Cosmo parachutes into the stadium prior to BYU and Wyoming playing at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Brigham Young Cougars run onto the field as they and Wyoming prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU runs onto the field prior to playing Wyoming at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Lopini Katoa (4) shakes off tackles by Wyoming Cowboys defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole (96) and Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Shae Suiaunoa (43) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) hands the ball off to Brigham Young Cougars running back Lopini Katoa (4) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU’s Cosmo slides down a ramp in the stands during a timeout as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Tyler Batty (92) gets a couple fingers on the sock of Wyoming Cowboys running back Dawaiian McNeely (30) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Ben Bywater (2) steps over Wyoming Cowboys running back Dawaiian McNeely (30) after a play as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive linemen Tyler Batty (92) and John Nelson (94) gang up to sack Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Andrew Peasley (6) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive linemen Lorenzo Fauatea (55) and Bruce Mitchell (96) celebrate after tackling Wyoming Cowboys running back Titus Swen (2) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defenders bring down Wyoming Cowboys running back Dawaiian McNeely (30) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars tight end Isaac Rex (83) celebrates with teammate running back Christopher Brooks (2) after Brooks scored a touchdown as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Wyoming Cowboys defensive end DeVonne Harris (93) tries to stop Brigham Young Cougars running back Christopher Brooks (2) from scoring as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) delivers a touchdown pass to teammate wide receiver Brayden Cosper (20) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Brayden Cosper (20) just gets his toe down in the end zone for a touchdown with Wyoming Cowboys cornerback Jakorey Hawkins (7) defending as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake, questions the referees after a flag as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Fisher Jackson (53) knocks down a Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Andrew Peasley (6) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Miles Davis (19) makes a move during a run as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) passes over Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Easton Gibbs (28) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Miles Davis (19) celebrates his long run with the crowd as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Wyoming Cowboys cornerback Jakorey Hawkins (7) makes a touchdown saving tackle on Brigham Young Cougars running back Miles Davis (19) as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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The Referees exit the stadium to boos and yelling as BYU defeats Wyoming at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) pats teammate Brigham Young Cougars running back Miles Davis (19) on the head as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keanu Hill (1) makes a catch over Wyoming Cowboys cornerback Cameron Stone (4) and battles for the touchdown as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) is tended to after being injured after a catch and run as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. BYU won 38-24. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Brayden Cosper (20) is hit by teammates fullback Masen Wake (13) and tight end Isaac Rex (83) after catching a touchdown as BYU and Wyoming play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Wyoming wide receiver Joshua Cobbs kept hope alive for the Cowboys with a 4-yard score. BYU 35, Wyoming 24.
BYU’s defense did itself no favors during the drive, as the penalty yards continued to rack up.
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Receiver Keanu Hill scored his second touchdown of the night, putting the Cougars comfortably ahead once again. BYU 35, Wyoming 17.
Hill’s score came on a 68-yard pass, which is the longest reception of Jaren Hall’s career.
During its second drive of the fourth quarter, BYU went for it facing fourth down and four, but wide receiver Brayden Cosper couldn’t haul in a pass from Jaren Hall.
Receiver Puka Nucua went down during the drive after appearing to reinjure his ankle.
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The Cowboys won’t go down quietly. They’ve pulled within 11 points of the Cougars after quarterback Andrew Peasley found tight end Treyton Welch for a 19-yard score. BYU 28, Wyoming 17.
Wyoming benefitted from good field position at the start of the drive. BYU’s kickoff went out of bounds, resulting in a penalty.
BYU is truly in control now after Keanu Hill got wide open in the end zone and scored, putting the Cougars up by 18 points. BYU 28, Wyoming 10.
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Wide receiver Kody Epps got the score for the Cougars, as Jaren Hall continued to spread the ball around. BYU 21, Wyoming 10.
Running back Miles Davis was a major part of the drive. He had a 25-yard run and a 17-yard run. But he also missed a blocking assignment on one play, enabling Wyoming to sack Hall.
Second quarter
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BYU wide receiver Brayden Cosper scored his first career touchdown to give the Cougars the lead heading into the half. BYU 14, Wyoming 10.
Keanu Hill had his second big catch of the night during the drive. Puka Nacua, who is back this week after an ankle injury, also contributed.
Running back Christopher Brooks scored BYU’s first touchdown of the game after the Cougars quickly and efficiently worked their way down the field. BYU 7, Wyoming 3.
The drive included a 47-yard pass from Jaren Hall to Keanu Hill that jumpstarted the Cougar offense, as well as a 32-yard pass from Hill to Isaac Rex.
Wyoming had to settle for a field goal after its run-heavy first drive fizzled out inside the 15-yard line. Wyoming 3, BYU 0.
Pregame
BYU defensive end Tyler Batty will be back in action against Wyoming after missing last week’s game, according to Jay Drew of the Deseret News.
But the Cougars will still be without several players, including wide receiver Gunner Romney and defenders Earl Tuioti-Mariner, Gabe Summers and Max Tooley.
Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against Wyoming: