BYU Vs. Washington State: Live Updates, Analysis, And More From Pullman
Oct 23, 2021, 10:00 AM | Updated: 3:54 pm
PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 9: Tyler Allgeier #25 of the BYU Cougars rushes the ball against the Boise State Broncos during their game October 9, 2021 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
PULLMAN, Washington – The fifth meeting all-time featuring BYU vs Washington State kicks off today, October 23, 2021, at Martin Stadium. This matchup is the first meeting between the two schools since 2012.
Game Time! 🏈 @BYUfootball vs. @WSUCougarFB #BYU #GoCougs #BYUvsWSU pic.twitter.com/YPHPV3ci3c
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
BYU leads the all-time series against Washington State 3-1. Washington State’s lone victory against BYU came in 1989 when Ty Detmer was the starting quarterback for the Cougars in blue.
📍 Martin Stadium 🏟 #BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/kumEbEmI3s
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
This game features two teams on streaks. BYU is currently on a two-game losing streak after back-to-back losses to Boise State and Baylor. Head coach Kalani Sitake called out the physicality of his team after the loss last week to Baylor.
Washington State has won three in a row and is 4-3 overall on the season. But that’s not the big story for the Cougs on the Palouse, it’s the coaching staff situation. Nick Rolovich plus four assistants were dismissed for not complying with the state of Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by the Governor.
Washington State players disagreed with the action by the school to let go of Rolovich who was in his second season with the Cougs. Don’t be surprised if WSU players come out inspired to win one for their former coach.
Views from #BYU vs. Washington State on the Palouse.#BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/mVNUxCP8Yo
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
This is the fifth opponent BYU has faced this season from a Power Five conference. BYU is 3-1 in the previous four games, with the three victories all coming against Pac-12 competition.
The quarterback battle in this matchup will be a storyline to watch. Jaren Hall is getting closer to 100% health and has posted career-high marks the past two weeks in passing yardage highlighted by a 342-yard performance against Baylor.
Crowd shot at kickoff. Nice turnout again from #BYU fans. pic.twitter.com/mTTHCD7OS3
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Jayden de Laura has ignited the Run-N-Shoot attack for Washington State after he took over as the starter for grad transfer Jarrett Guarantano. A native of St. Louis High School in Hawaii, BYU coaches extended a scholarship offer to de Laura during his decorated prep career.
BYU versus Washington State kicks off at 1:30 p.m. on FS1. You can listen to the game on KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM, 1160 AM).
4th Quarter
3rd Quarter
One quarter away from getting back in the win column.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUvsWSU pic.twitter.com/ncDZWK5qs1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
Gunner Romney limping on his own off the field nursing his ankle. He just tossed his helmet once he got on the sideline. Now he's in the medical tent.#BYU #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
#BYU is fortunate the Washington State holder couldn't throw the football. Wazzu had a wide open guy. #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Washington State answers with a Max Borghi TD, but #BYU still holds a lead.
Wazzu fumbled the PAT snap. The kicker short armed the pass to a wide open player.#BYU 14, WSU 13 – 5:08 remaining. #BYUvsWSU #GoCougs
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
TOUCHDOWN Tyler Allgeier! @BYUfootball – 14@WSUCougarFB – 7#BYUvsWSU #GoCougs #BYU
📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/XU1WmA3FMP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
Masen Wake … HURDLE pic.twitter.com/7aGMdE2OLy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
Someone gif Kalani's celebration after that Tyler Allgeier TD run.#BYUvsWSU #BYU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
2nd Quarter Updates
Jakob Robinson made an athletic PBU. Near INT opportunity. He's gained a ton of valuable experience this season. Only a freshman. #BYUvsWSU #BYU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
That 4th down call…#BYUvsWSU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/piK9rSaJD0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
#BYU offense shooting themselves in the foot. 4th & 2 and a touch to tight end Dallin Holker in the backfield. Turnover on downs in WSU territory. #BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Great catch from Isaac Rex. Creates separation, high points the football, then he gets the toe tap to complete the play. #BYU #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Atunaisa Mahe (@NICE_NAISA) with a sack!#BYU #GoCougs #BYUvsWSU pic.twitter.com/0ZDhJznmPk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
I wonder what’s going on with Jake Oldroyd.
Maybe it’s the injury that hampered him at the start of the season.
He doesn’t look like the same guy from 2020.
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 23, 2021
#BYU playing it safe on 3rd & 16 with a run to Tyler Allgeier in WSU territory backfires as Jake Oldroyd misses a 45-yard FG attempt. #BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Jaren Hall fumbles the football on a strip sack but #BYU was fortunate Clark Barrington was in the right spot at the right time. Cougs in blue didn't lose the possession. #BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Who else had that Chris Berman WOP sound playing in their head when Jaren Hall was juking people out of their cleats?
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Pau'u with some toe-drag swag, but did he have the ball secured before getting to the sideline?#BYUvsWSU #BYUfootball #BYU
— The Name's Hatch, Jake Hatch (Yawk) (@JacobCHatch) October 23, 2021
1st Quarter Updates
All tied up through one on the Palouse.#BYUvsWSU #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/CfW4fvt3aF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
Pepe Tanuvasa brought the hit stick today. Makes a big hit on Max Borghi.
Tanuvasa is in contention for Most Improved Player this season.#BYU #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Wow huge hit by Pepe Tanuvasa.
I think he’s the best defensive lineman for #BYU right now.
He’s been outstanding. @kslsports
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 23, 2021
Ryan Rehkow is a weapon. Flips the field with a 66-yard punt. Massive leg on that guy. #BYUvsWSU #BYU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
#BYU offense couldn't capitalize on the Malik Moore INT. A couple of high, overthrown passes from Hall on that possession.#BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Malik Moore helps the #BYU defense get a stop. 💪 pic.twitter.com/mt2OVEtLuB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
TOUCHDOWN #BYU!
Lopini Katoa with a 3-yard TD run to tie it up.
📸: @BYUPhoto #BYUvsWSU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/e9znlO1KVQ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
Malik Moore grabs another INT.
Third of the season.#BYUvsWSU #GoCougs #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/KOEivlcc6J
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
Malik Moore with his third INT this season. de Laura lobbed up it and Moore gets the takeaway. #BYU #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Mitchell Price is the first player off the bench in replace of Jacob Boren at nickel. #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsWSU
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
#BYU's defense with a missed opportunity. Staring at a three-and-out but then gave up a 20-yard catch to De'Zhaun Stribling.#BYU #BYUvsWSU
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
#BYU's offense is showing each week that it's an explosive unit. Just need the volume to get more plays off.
BYU showed the physicality in the trenches and Tyler Allgeier is a big-time talent.#BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
#BYU RB Tyler Allgeier has now eclipsed 2,000 career rushing yards.#BYUFootball @tylerallgeier17 #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/WJm5kHTUvW
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
#BYU defense, are you awake?
Washington State put together a 10-play, 75-yard drive on their opening possession.
Cougs from the Palouse on top 7-0 with 9:36 remaining.#BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball #GoCougs
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
Already 3 missed tackles on the opening drive for the #BYU defense.
Borghi breaks a tackle near the line of scrimmage to propel himself into the end zone.
That’s not going to get the job for a group that has struggled to get off the field during the past two weeks. @kslsports
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 23, 2021
No pressure from the #BYU defense on the opening drive.
Wazzu is already running their 10th play on the drive.
Cougars (BYU) have struggled with time of possession during the losing streak.
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 23, 2021
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 23, 2021
Washington State showed zero signs of having a letdown from the firing of Nick Rolovich. 10 plays, 75 yards capped off by a Max Borghi TD run.#BYU's nickel defense with no pressure on Jayden de Laura and this Run-N-Shoot attack.#BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Jacob Boren getting the start at nickel today for #BYU. #BYUFootball #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
BYU vs Washington State Pregame at Martin Stadium
A few more walk-ons that made the travel roster for #BYU in today's game against WSU:
-WR Kade Moore
-DBs Mitchell Price & Ethan Slade
-K Cash Peterman#BYUvsWSU #BYUFootball— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Defensive line personnel today for #BYU against Washington State:
Uriah
ETM
John Nelson
Mahe
Batty
F. Jackson
Josh Larsen
Summers
Tanuvasa
Tofa#BYUFootball #BYUvsWSU— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Sione Finau was working with the defensive backs in phase one of pregame warmups. #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Didn't see Lorenzo Fauatea or Harris LaChance in the pregame warmups here at Martin Stadium. #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsWSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
#BYU RB Sione Finau made the travel roster for today against Washington State.#BYUFootball #BYUvsWSU @kslsports pic.twitter.com/Hq5IposZgq
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 23, 2021
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
