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Can BYU Cougars' Defense Overwhelm Colorado Buffaloes Again?

In a compelling display of football, the Brigham Young University Cougars secured a commanding victory over the Colorado Buffaloes with a final score of 36-14. This win improved the Cougars' season record to an impressive 11-2, while the Buffaloes fell to 9-4. The game, held at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, drew an attendance of 64,261 fans who witnessed BYU's strategic dominance on both ends of the field.


Sep 18, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Jaren Hall (3) carries the ball in the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Cougars' Defensive Mastery


The BYU defense was nothing short of spectacular, contributing significantly to the team's success. Logan Lutui and Siale Esera each recorded a sack and tackle for loss, showcasing their ability to penetrate the Buffaloes' offensive line. Raider Damuni also made his presence felt with a sack and tackle for loss, further stifling Colorado's offense. The defensive unit as a whole tallied four sacks and five tackles for loss against Colorado.


Evan Johnson and Isaiah Glasker were pivotal in halting potential scoring drives by intercepting passes from Colorado's quarterbacks. Their interceptions were crucial in maintaining momentum and keeping pressure on the Buffaloes throughout the game.


Offensive Highlights


On offense, Jake Retzlaff led by example with 151 passing yards despite facing challenges that included three interceptions. His resilience under pressure was commendable as he managed to maintain focus and drive his team forward.


The rushing attack was spearheaded by LJ Martin who dazzled with 93 yards on 17 carries and found his way into the end zone twice. Sione I Moa also contributed significantly with a touchdown among his total rushing yards of 25 on just four attempts.


Special teams played their part too; Will Ferrin successfully converted all three field goal attempts he made during this game including one from an impressive distance of 54 yards out.


Looking Ahead


As we look ahead to future broadcasts featuring these teams, it will be interesting to see how they build upon this performance going into their next matchups.


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