BYU led from start to finish as the 22nd-ranked Cougars rolled past Louisiana Tech, 45-14 Friday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
With the win, the Cougars improved to 3-0 on the season and are off to their best start since 2014.
Like the previous two games, the Cougars dominated from start to finish and have now outscored its opponents 148-24 so far this season.
Lead by Zach Wilson, who threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns — along with three rushing touchdowns — the Cougar sideline was dancing early and often as they built a huge lead in the second half.
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BYU’s offense racked up 513 yards of total offense and scored more than 40 points in three consecutive games. The last time that happened was back in 2014.
Wilson’s favorite targets were junior wide receivers Gunner Romney and Dax Milne who combined for 14 catches and 190 yards and touchdown. Romney set a career high with seven receptions and now has three consecutive games of more than 100 yards receiving. Milne has tied his career-best with seven receptions after hauling in the same amount against Troy last week.
BYU’s defense also continued to shine as the team held Louisiana Tech to just 14 points. The Bulldogs came in averaging nearly 50 points per game. The Cougar defense also forced two turnovers and had three sacks.
The Cougars also got a lot of love of Friday night with a number of national reporters talking about how great the team has looked so far.
Here’s a look at how the media, fans and players reacted after the win:
Can anybody stop the BYU juggernaut?
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) October 3, 2020
I love watching @BYUfootball play. This team is the REAL DEAL!
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) October 3, 2020
#BYU QB Zach Wilson is scorching. Has completed 24 of 26 tonight for 325 yards and in his last two games, he's completing over 87% of his passes. Mercy.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 3, 2020
I wasn’t expecting this but I think this is a BYU To The College Football Playoff Account
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) October 3, 2020
I wish @BYUfootball could play a big time power house this year. This is a complete football team – @kalanifsitake ‘s men are crushing everything in front of them.
— Ian Fitzsimmons (@Ianfitzespn) October 3, 2020
Andre Ware starting to sound like me:
“If there’s a weakness in Zach Wilson’s game, send it to me because I can’t find it.”— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) October 3, 2020
Zach Wilson is 18-19 for 236 yards in the first half for BYU. Was he on the Dash early Heisman list this week? Yes he was. https://t.co/uSYdNdHrbY
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) October 3, 2020
This guy’s having himself a half. pic.twitter.com/CRbsrTQjFq
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) October 3, 2020
BYU QB Zach Wilson (@zachkapono) is out here throwing dimes. At the half, he’s 18-19, 236 yards and 3 TD’s. #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs #BYUvsLaTech @byuROC @CriddleBenjamin pic.twitter.com/vccZ0nzo6J
— Fan Insider (@FanInsider_) October 3, 2020
Is BYU a potential top 4 team? No way. But are they one of the 8-10 best this year? Maybe.
— Paul Sabin (@SabinAnalytics) October 3, 2020
Zach Wilson is getting more, and more hype. https://t.co/hcCcxjs4jB
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) October 3, 2020
The Boise State and San Diego State games added this week are important gets. Without those games, not sure they had the schedule to be considered for the NY6. Now there is a clear path.
— Kyle Bonagura (@BonaguraESPN) October 3, 2020
I’m ready to declare this BYU offense as Legit
— Chris Vannini ? (@ChrisVannini) October 3, 2020
BYU ????
— Nicole Auerbach ? (@NicoleAuerbach) October 3, 2020
Aim higher. A semifinal!!
— Nicole Auerbach ? (@NicoleAuerbach) October 3, 2020
Related: Ostensibly, this is a good year for BYU to make a run at an NY6 spot because there should be lots of at-large spots available with the Rose and Sugar are hosting semifinals. When those game aren't semifinals, they are obligated to take B1G/P12 and SEC/B12.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) October 3, 2020
#BYU’s QB Zach Wilson has ridiculous passing ability! So much improvement over last season
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) October 3, 2020
I wish my wife loved me as much as these ESPN commentators love Zach Wilson…
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) November 4, 2018
Zach Wilson threw an incomplete pass? pic.twitter.com/xD6dYFVD32
— Brandon Gurney (@BrandonCGurney) October 3, 2020
Watching Zach right now pic.twitter.com/k8HJ7RWEaj
— Ys Guide (@YsGuide) October 3, 2020
the way zach wilson runs, scrambles, avoids sacks, throws accurately on the run… reminds me a bit of his older brother, russell.
— Brady Tucker (@brady_tucker) October 3, 2020
Holy smokes, maybe we should be taking about BYU QB Zach Wilson.
24/26, 325 yds, 2 TDs
8 car, 43 yds, 3 TDs (basically in three quarters) #LATECHvsBYU— Will Cheney (@CheneyAUG) October 3, 2020
Average @BYUfootball score has been 49 – 8. ?
— Kung Fu Kevy (@DJ_Kevy_Kev) October 3, 2020
I'm so glad BYU picked up BSU and SDSU.
This team needs a test or they're gonna get bored!
They better not lose focus in this 2nd half.— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 3, 2020
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“We are witnessing one of the best college football players in the country” -Andre Ware
— The ROC (@byuROC) October 3, 2020
ENGRAVE THE HEISMAN!
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) October 3, 2020
Now I know what people are talking about when they say the announcers only talk about Zach Wilson? he deserves every word said tho dude is playing lights out. First round him!
— Chazyboy (@Chazyboy03) October 3, 2020
That might be the greatest fullback play in BYU history
— The ROC (@byuROC) October 3, 2020
Air Masen pic.twitter.com/3Fc6wj4Tu9
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 3, 2020
BYU’s Mason Wake with the play of the game. Can’t bring this guy down! #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs #BYUvsLaTech pic.twitter.com/mUg6PFKLbU
— Fan Insider (@FanInsider_) October 3, 2020
Oh HELL!
The Sausage Sand Man 2.0 just killed a guy! Masen Wake just put this guy in the ground! pic.twitter.com/dWcgrvcEiL— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 3, 2020
Go BYU Cougars!!!
— ByuMomma (@uclagrad90) October 3, 2020
The LA Tech touchdown was the best thing that could have happened to @BYUfootball tonight and specifically @TroWarner. Instant turnaround and he’s been a terror ever since.
— Dylan Collie (@23Collie) October 3, 2020
If punters were like QBs, Ryan Rehkow would transfer to a bad team for reps.
Three punts this season in three games.
Barely used but he's been awesome.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) October 3, 2020
This is what BYU football should look like when facing G5’s.
The Toledo, USF, SDSU and Hawaii performances last year were unacceptable.
Kalani has this team ballin’ out.
— Tony Parks (@tonyparks801) October 3, 2020
Love this team. pic.twitter.com/9ELiz6M0F2
— The ROC (@byuROC) October 3, 2020
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