On Senior Day against Utah Tech, BYU will honor13 seniors along with another 24 players that have spent four or five years in the program. The 24 players that are not seniors will have the option to return for another year in 2023. Today, we (subjectively) look at the best moments from each of the uppercla sman that will be honored on Saturday.1. Chris BrooksChris Brooks shined in his
Wayne Gretzky Jersey first game as a BYU Cougar. Brooks ran for 135 yards on 13 carries against USF and his longest carry of the night was a 52-yard touchdown scamper.Against Idaho State in 2021, Matthew Criddle made a great play on a pa s over the middle and had an interception deep in Idaho State territory.In 2019, Lorenzo Fauatea sacked USC quarterback Kedon Slovis and forced a fumble late in the first half. Fauatea dominated the center on this play.Against USC in 2021, the Trojans were faced with a 4th & 6 in BYU territory with 38 seconds remaining. Kaleb Hayes tackled Greg Bryant short of the first down marker to seal a victory over the Trojans. That win gave BYU a 10-win season and cemented an undefeated record against the PAC-12.Houston Heimuli has wrecked people all season long on the kickoff return team. His best moment, however, was a moment of leadership that was caught on camera against Boise State.In 2021 against Arizona, wide receiver Chris Jackson caught a slant on a critical fourth down that resulted in a first down. BYU would go on to score a touchdown on that drive to take a 6-0 lead.Lopini Katoa has had many great moments in a BYU uniform, many of which could have been mentioned in this article.
Tyler Bozak Jersey After all, he has 27 career touchdowns. The play that stands out most is his diving catch against UCF in 2020. Katoa made the catch of the 2020 season when he laid out and caught this Zach Wilson pa s.In limited action, Lane Lunt was a good run blocker. In 2020, he was the lead blocker for a Tyler Allgeier run that resulted in a 30-yard gain.On a day where BYU's defense struggled to get stops, D'Angelo Mandell had a PBU against Arkansas that resulted in a stop. Mandell was targeted two times in that game and did not allow a reception.Pepe Tanuvasa had a game-changing sack against Arizona State in 2021. Tanuvasa sacked Jaden Daniels deep inside Arizona State territory in the fourth quarter.11. Alden TofaAgainst Utah State earlier this season, Tofa recorded a sack. It was his first career solo sack. He was credited with two half sacks in 2021.12. Earl Tuioti-MarinerAgainst USC in 2019, Tuitoti-Mariner received a PFF grade of 77.1. Over his career, that is his second best individual game grade.13. Joe TukuafuTukuafu received a career high grade of 80.5 against Georgia Southern in 2021.1. Chaz Ah YouIn 2019, BYU and Toledo were tied 21-21 with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Rockets were marching down the field and had entered BYU territory. BYU needed a stop. Toledo running back Bryant Koback ran for 12 yards before being met by Chaz Ah You. Ah You ripped the ball out Koback's hands and recovered the fumble, giving the ball back to BYU's offense.That play was symbolic of Ah You's disruptive impact when healthy.2. Clark BarringtonAgainst Navy in 2020, Clark Barrington received a career high grade of 96.7. Barrington's play was so dominant, in fact, that
Jordan Nolan Women Jersey he received several shout-outs during the broadcast from Kirk Herbstreit.3. Brayden CosperWith 10 seconds remaining in the first half, BYU trailed Wyoming 10-7. Jaren Hall found Brayden Cosper in the front corner on the endzone just before time expired. Cosper maintained po se sion while tapping his toe for the score.4. Blake FreelandBlake Freeland received a grade of 86.8 against Notre Dame earlier this season. That was the second best grade on the team behind only Kody Epps. Freeland has been incredibly consistent throughout his career, especially in pa s blocking. However, his stellar performance against a stout Notre Dame front stands out.5. Jaren HallSpeaking of consistency and reliability, Jaren Hall has been just that throughout his BYU career. Hall has had many great moments during his time at BYU. Hall will forever be remembered for leading BYU to a victory over Utah for the first time in 12 years.Most importantly, Hall was mistake-free in that game. He led the Cougars with 241 yards of total offense, 3 pa sing touchdowns and no turnovers.Scroll
Klim Kostin Jersey to ContinueHall's mobility iced the game in the fourth quarter.6. Ammon HannemannAmmon Hannemann had a career high eight tackles against Baylor earlier this year.7. Britton HoganLong snapper Britton Hogan...well let's be honest, nobody notices the long snapper until things go wrong. Hogan has done a great job of going unnoticed.8. Jackson KaufusiIn 2019, Jackson Kaufusi had an interception in a pivotal upset victory over Boise State. The interception gave BYU a short field and they took advantage, taking a 28-10 lead.9. Harris LaChanceAgainst Troy in 2020, Harris LaChance had a career high grade of 82.3.10. Hayden LivingstonHayden Livingston had an interception in the 2021 season opener against Arizona that sealed the game. Livingston played center field to intercept the pa s in the endzone.11. Atunaisa MaheAtunaisa Mahe has been part of many great moments at BYU. Against Utah State in 2019, Mahe flashed his speed when he sacked Jordan Love.12. Jackson McChesneyJackson McChesney, should he leave BYU after this season, would leave with his name in the record books. McChesney set the freshman single game rushing record against UMa s in 2019. McChesney racked up 228 yards on just 15 carries that day.13. Malik MooreAgainst Washington State in 2021, Malik Moore picked off Jayden De Laura in a play that changed the momentum of the game. Moore read the quarterback well and had two other opportunities for interceptions in that game. He also added four tackles.14. Puka NacuaTwo weeks ago against Boise State, . This Nacua catch will be remembered for years to come.15. Jake OldroydIn his first collegiate kick, Jake Oldroyd hit the game-winning field goal in the first game of the Kalani Sitake era.16. Keenan PiliAgainst Arizona in 2021, Keenan Pili racked up 17 tackles and a sack. Pili was completely dominant in that game.17. Alema PilimaiAgainst Idaho State in 2021, Alema Pilimai had a career high two tackles.18. Morgan PyperAgainst Virginia in 2021,
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