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Instant Takeaways From 18-15 Win Over SMU

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DALLAS – BYU soccer pulled off an upset, defeating SMU, 18-15, in Dallas.

Listed here are the moment takeaways from the win that put BYU at 2-0 for the 2024 season.

BYU’s protection is stepping up in yr two beneath Jay Hill

By means of two weeks, BYU’s protection has made vital strides in yr two beneath defensive coordinator Jay Hill. Coach Hill was with the group once more and known as the sport from the sales space.

SMU’s first 5 purple zone appearances resulted in two subject objectives for six factors. BYU performed aggressively and appeared quick, and so they made vital changes on the fly to defend SMU QB Kevin Jennings.

The aggressive play model pressured SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee to bench starter Preston Stone for the sport as BYU was teeing off on Stone.

Getting into this recreation, SMU was averaging 52 factors per recreation throughout its nine-game house successful streak. BYU put that streak to a screeching halt, because the Cougars held SMU to no touchdowns your entire evening.

Backup operating backs take advantage of their alternative at RB

At Large 12 Media Day in July, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake informed me that he appreciated the potential of Utah State switch Enoch Nawahine at operating again.

Within the second, I considered that as a pleasant little nugget to retailer away for weeks or perhaps years down the highway. Little did I do know that Nawahine would wish to indicate up in week two on the highway in opposition to SMU.

When LJ Martin was injured within the first quarter, Hinckley Ropati was banged up, and Miles Davis had one carry for (-2) yards. Who’s the fourth string? Insert Enoch Nawahine.

Nawahine was banged up all through the primary two weeks of fall camp. Nonetheless, whatever the lack of camp snaps, he stepped up when known as upon.

Nawahine’s landing to BYU in entrance within the third quarter was clutch.

Then, within the fourth quarter, Davis made a giant play of his personal.

Kalani Sitake and Aaron Roderick gave confidence to the offense and dialed up a pitch from Retzlaff to seek out Miles Davis. Retzlaff took on a giant hit from an SMU defender and pitched the ball. Davis ran down the sideline for a 37-yard run to set BYU up within the purple zone, which led to Will Ferrin booting a 26-yard subject aim to regain the lead with 1:58 remaining.

Blended outcomes from Jake Retzlaff

Jake Retzlaff did sufficient to steer BYU to a victory over SMU. However is it sufficient to be aggressive within the Large 12 long run this season? That’s to be decided.

Retzlaff’s turnover bug appeared once more on Friday evening. He tossed two interceptions, one to a Mustangs defensive lineman setting SMU up on the BYU three-yard line. Through the first quarter Retzlaff had a fumble.

On the flip facet, he was gritty to take successful on 4th and brief to present the pitch to Miles Davis for a giant 37-yard run.

He additionally had some wonderful throws within the first half.

Weber State transfers proceed to shine for BYU soccer

The transfers who’ve adopted Jay Hill to BYU have shined for the Cougars. Final yr, it was Eddie Heckard and Kamden Garrett. This yr, it’s Jack Kelly and Marque Collins.

On Friday, Jack Kelly was a tone-setter for the protection with a primary quarter sack on Preston Stone.

Marque Collins had a giant play by selecting off Kevin Jennings within the third quarter when SMU was contained in the purple zone.

Kelly had a giant quarterback hurry on Kevin Jennings on third & 10 with 1:45 remaining. The stress resulted in an incomplete cross. One play later, Jennings tossed a deep ball to nobody on fourth down.

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports activities Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Comply with Mitch’s protection of BYU within the Large 12 Convention on X: @Mitch_Harper.

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