ncaaf Game Recap
Cougars Down Utah State 42-14 - Match Report
BYU won 42-14 on Saturday against Utah State behind a 129-yard receiving performance from Lopini Katoa at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
BYU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 52.0.
Sione Finau rushed for 72 yards, while Jaren Hall added 54 yards in the win. Lopini Katoa and Talon Shumway added 129 and 61 receiving yards respectively.
Gerold Bright rushed for 66 yards for Utah State, while Enoch Nawahine added 19 yards. Jordan Love threw for 394 yards for the Aggies, while receivers Jordan Nathan and Siaosi Mariner had 133 and 86 yards respectively.
Utah State was outgained by BYU 639-521 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 31-26 by the Cougars.
Utah State lost the time of possession battle 35:14-24:46, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, BYU takes its act home to face Liberty looking for another win. For Utah State, they head on the road to face Fresno State.