Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s 50-21 season opening win over USF
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BYU tight end Dallin Holker (5) scores a touchdown in BYU’s season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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Editor’s note: The Deseret News is providing live coverage from Saturday’s season opener between No. 25 BYU and South Florida. Check back for updates throughout the game.
Final: BYU 50, South Florida 21
Fourth quarter
10:29
A Cougar drive ended with Jake Oldroyd making a 37-yard field goal to get BYU to the 50-point mark for the game. 50-21.
Third quarter
2:23
The Bulls culminated a drive in which they moved the ball very well with a 9-yard touchdown run from Brian Battie. BYU 47-21.
5:32
With BYU starting to get a good drive going, new running back Chris Brooks, the Cal transfer, got free for a rather uncontested 52-yard touchdown run. BYU 47-14.
Chris Brooks also with 100 rushing yards (112) in his first game at BYU. Had four 100-yard games at Cal in 40 games played. #BYUFootball
BYU quarterback Jaren Hall had thrown an interception in the red zone, but then USF was forced to punt, and the snap went out of the end zone for a Cougar safety. BYU 40-14.
14:44
South Florida’s Jimmy Horn Jr. took the opening kickoff of the second half and returned it 89 yards for a touchdown, helping the Bulls pick up where they left off in the first half and helping them get off to a great start in the final two quarters. BYU 38-14.
Second quarter
0:14
South Florida gave itself some momentum by scoring on a fourth-down play — a 1-yard run by Jaren Mangham — to cap an impressive drive. BYU 38-7.
2:11
The Cougars turned the short field into more points, this time on a 39-yard Jake Oldroyd field goal. BYU 38-0.
4:49
South Florida can’t convert a fourth down in its own territory, and BYU will get the ball at the USF 41 to start another drive.
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BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) scores on BYU's first play from scrimmage in BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) high-fives fans after a Cougar victory over USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover,
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BYU linebacker Max Tooley (31) runs an interceptions back for a touchdown in BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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Storm clouds hover over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as lightning causes a delay of BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU fans wait in the rain during a weather delay before BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU fans pose with Cosmo prior to BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) warms up prior to BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick encourages running back Lopini Katoa before BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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A fan joins an alumni tailgate prior to BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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A young fan poses with the BYU cheer squad prior to BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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USF running back Jaren Mangham (0) scores a touchdown during BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU tight end Dallin Holker (5) scores a touchdown in BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU linebacker Max Tooley (31) scores a pick six in BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU fans celebrate during first quarter action in BYU's season opener against USF, Saturday, September 3 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Miles Davis (19) rushes during BYU's season-opening win against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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A young BYU fan celebrates during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) is stopped during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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USF running back Michel Dukes is tripped up during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) runs in for a touchdown during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (27) runs for extra yardage after a catch against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU players high-five fans after beating USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover,
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) high-fives fans after a Cougar victory over USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU players high-five fans after beating USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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Fans celebrate BYU's win over USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU players and cheerleaders celebrate a victory over USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU defensive back Kaleb Hayes (18) sings the Cougar fight song after BYU's win against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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Fans begin to celebrate BYU's season-opening win over USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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Fans begin to celebrate BYU's season-opening win over USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) runs 52 yards for a touchdown during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) lines up under center during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) evades would-be tacklers during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) warms up after an extended weather delay before BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU players and coaches huddle up before BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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The BYU defense swarms a USF ball carrier during BYU's season opener on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake encourages players during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Jackson McChesney (21) slips through a tackle during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) rushes 52 yards for a touchdown during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU linebacker Max Tooley (21) tackles USF wide receiver Jimmy Horn, Jr. (5) during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake watches from the sideline during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) lines up under center during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) prepares to take a snap during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU fans celebrate a Cougar first down during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU offensive linemen Harris LaChance (76) and Connor Pay (70) create a hole for running back Lopini Katoa (4) during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) makes a play on the ground during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) runs in for a touchdown, while offensive lineman Harris LaChance (76) celebrates, during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Lopini Katoa (4) makes a big gain during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) evades defenders during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU linebacker Max Tooley (31) stops running back Brian Battie (21) during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) prepares to take a snap during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU fullback Masen Wake (13) breaks open a big run during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) rushes during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Puca Nacua (12) finds a running lane during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Puca Nacua (12) rushes for a 75-yard touchdown during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU running back Chris Brooks (2) bursts through a hole on his way to the end zone, during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Puca Nacua (12) rushes for a 75-yard touchdown during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Puca Nacua (12) runs past a would-be tackler on BYU's first play from scrimmage against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) prepares to take a snap during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Puca Nacua (12) evades a defender on his way to a 75-yard touchdown run against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Puca Nacua (12) makes his first cut, en route to a 75-yard touchdown run during BYU's season opener against USF on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. | Robert W. Grover, for the Deseret News
7:19
The Cougars are rolling offensively. After a rare punt, BYU 65 yards in eight plays and scored on a 13-yard pass from Jaren Hall to Dallin Holker. Hall is getting several young receivers involved in this one. BYU 35-0.
First quarter
4:00
BYU rolled for another touchdown, as Keanu Hill capped an 82-yard drive with a 21-yard touchdown catch. This could be the chance for guys like Hill and the other young receivers for the Cougars to show what they’ve got. BYU 28-0.
Puka Nacua left the field hobbling after getting rolled up on at the end of a play. If the BYU wide receiver is out, that leaves the Cougars without their top two receivers — Gunner Romney is out for the game agains the Bulls.
7:58
BYU’s defense got into the scoring category, as linebacker Max Tooley intercepted a Gerry Bohanon pass and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown. 21-0 BYU.
The 10-play, 65-yard drive was nearly derailed by a Jaren Hall incomplete pass that initially ruled a backward pass and returned for a touchdown for USF, but it was overturned.
14:49
Well, that’s the way to start for BYU. Puka Nacua took a fly sweep off the left side and ran 75 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the game. 7-0 BYU.
With nothing to do but sit back and wait for the weather to cooperate before the game can kick off, BYU fans took to social media to bid their time. Click on the story below:
