Photo gallery: See special moments from BYU’s Alamo Bowl victory
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) hoists the trophy after beating the Colorado Buffaloes during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Kelsey is an assistant managing editor for the Deseret News. She covers religion, sports and the Supreme Court.
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BYU football concluded its 2024 season Saturday with a dominant 36-14 win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl.
Deseret News photographer Jeffrey D. Allred was on the scene in San Antonio to document the action, and he delivered memorable images of everything from Parker Kingston’s punt return touchdown to coach Kalani Sitake’s gatorade bath after the game.
The images capture the Cougars’ energy and joy.
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) douses BYU head coach Kalani Sitake during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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The Brigham Young Cougars celebrate their win over the Colorado Buffaloes during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) hoists the trophy after beating the Colorado Buffaloes during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Viliami Po'uha (45), BYU defensive end Sani Tuala (98) and BYU defensive end Ephraim Asiata (44) celebrate their win during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders wipes gatorade off of Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake after the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Sione I Moa (30) celebrates a touchdown with BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) celebrates the win during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake holds the trophy during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars fans cheer during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Isaiah Glasker (16) and BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion (17) hold their defense and offensive trophies during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars sing the fight song during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) douses BYU head coach Kalani Sitake during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars cornerback Jakob Robinson (0) tackles a Colorado Buffaloes runner during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates an interception during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars place kicker Will Ferrin (44) kicks a field goal during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back LJ Martin (27) runs during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) throws during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU's defense celebrates sacking Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) runs for a touchdown on a punt return during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Colorado Buffaloes running back Isaiah Augustave (23) is gang tackled during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) throws an interception during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) throws during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU's defense tries to block an unsuccessful field goal attempt during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive tackle John Nelson (94) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars safety Petey Tuipulotu (42) tackles Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Destin Wade (8) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars safety Raider Damuni (3) tackles Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Asaad Waseem (28) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders wipes gatorade off of Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake after the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive tackle John Nelson (94) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU's defense celebrates an interception during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) throws during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Colorado Buffaloes running back Micah Welch (29) complains after being tackled by Brigham Young Cougars safety Tanner Wall (28) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back LJ Martin (27) runs by the Colorado Buffaloes' defense during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harrison Taggart (11) sacks the Colorado Buffaloes' QB during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Jack Kelly (17) brings down Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keelan Marion (17) runs against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) is sacked by Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars safety Raider Damuni (3) brings down Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Asaad Waseem (28) during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back LJ Martin (27) runs against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Jovesa Damuni (28) gets a hug as the team arrives at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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The BYU Cougars arrive at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Tourists walk on the San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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A sign is held for Brigham Young Cougars running back LJ Martin (27) as the team arrives at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU cheerleaders perform at a fan event prior to the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Tourists ride in boats on the San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU fans attend a fan event prior to the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) runs onto the field during warmups at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU Cougars run around the Colorado buffalo during warmups at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars coaches ask to get the Colorado buffalo moved out of their end zone for warmups at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) warms up for the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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The BYU team arrives at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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BYU cheerleader Elizabeth Dayton throws a football at a fan event prior to the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) runs onto the field during warmups at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Tourists ride on the San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake and the BYU team arrive at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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