BYU shocked the world on Saturday as the Cougars defeated No. 6 Wisconsin 24-21 on the road in front of 80,720 fans at Camp Randall Stadium.
Players and coaches were greeted by thousands of fans who gathered at the Provo Airport to welcome the team after the big win.
In Sitake we trust ?#BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/d5fLN2mwJ6
— BYU Football (@BYUfootball) September 16, 2018
The victory even got the attention of Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell who congratulated the Cougars on the win.
Here’s a look at all the best tweets from national media members, BYU fans, players, coaches and former players:
Hey @CollegeGameDay I think the quote was “ #Wisconsin will roll today over #BYU “ Not so much. BYU 24 Wisc 21. @BYUfootball @BYUCougars @kalanifsitake
— Todd Harris (@TheToddHarris) September 15, 2018
BYU just beat Wisconsin on their home field ending a 41 game non conference home win streak. Wow!!!!! Congrats @BYUfootball
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) September 15, 2018
Upset of the Year so far. BYU goes to Camp Randall and beats popular preseason playoff choice Wisconsin.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 15, 2018
Biggest Upset of the season so far! @BYUfootball does in Wisconsin.
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) September 15, 2018
BYU goes to its bag of tricks as they lead No. 6 Wisconsin 14-7. #BYUFootball #GoCougs #BYU #BYUvsWIS #BYUvsWISC @byuROC @BYUfootball @CriddleBenjamin pic.twitter.com/7xtpVuF6fe
— Fan Insider (@FanInsider_) September 15, 2018
BYU goes into Madison and knocks off No. 6 Wisconsin! pic.twitter.com/EIXELzBXvR
— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) September 15, 2018
?????? Big Time Dub!! @BYUfootball https://t.co/YO4G3H5tuw
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) September 15, 2018
Jump around Cougar Nation ??
— Aleva Hifo (@AHifo7) September 16, 2018
It’s games like this you remember for a life time. They make you that much more grateful for the grind and how it changes you. #luvmybrothers
— Moroni Laulu-Pututau (@laulu_1) September 16, 2018
Something about that Magic! Being able to do that at Camp Randall is one for the Ages. #GoCougs
— Dylan Collie (@23Collie) September 15, 2018
I remember when I was a senior in high school I would go on youtube and look up the Jump Around videos and thought to myself how dope it would be to see that live during a game..loved it what an experience https://t.co/QuQS346Hge
— Lord Brotha (@Squally_Canada) September 16, 2018
That’s what preparation combined with belief does!! Another GREAT team victory!! #GoCougs #BuiltNotBorn
— Fesi Sitake (@fsitake) September 16, 2018
BYU Upsets No. 6 Wisconsin 24-21; Cougars Make ESPN College Gameday Crew Eat Crow Again
This the situation you DREAM of as a defender!!!
Go close the deal!! Be that dude!! Make history!!!#BYUFootball
— Bryan Kehl (@thekehlzone) September 15, 2018
WE WON!!!! LEZZGETIT!!!
— Fred Warner (@fred_warner) September 15, 2018
Great Win @BYUfootball !!!
— Ezekiel Ansah (@Ziggy_Ansah) September 15, 2018
Congrats to @kalanifsitake and the cougs today! What a game! Just win baby #BYUFOOTBALL
— Taysom Hill (@T_Hill4) September 15, 2018
RAH! RAH! RAH-RAH-RAH! #BYUvsWIS #byufootball
— Tejan Koroma (@tejankoroma56) September 15, 2018
BIG BIG BIG WIN #BYU ??????
— Jordan Leslie (@Jles9) September 15, 2018
BYU!!!! ??
— Cody Hoffman™ (@Cody_Hoffman2) September 15, 2018
BYU! BYU! BYU! LETS GO!!!
— Jimmer Fredette (@jimmerfredette) September 15, 2018
ESPN Analysts Praise BYU’s Defense Against Khalil Tate; Rece Davis Votes BYU In Top 25
Those clean cut, married, church-going missionaries of BYU stood toe to toe with the mighty Wisconsin Badgers and out-slugged them. Congratulations on a well-earned victory! #BYUvsWIS #BYUSN
— Trevor Matich (@TMatich) September 15, 2018
No. 3 Zags 2015: 41 game home win streak
No. 6 Badgers 2018: 41 non-conference game home win streakLooks like we have a new favorite number ? https://t.co/uefv1q3Nxs
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) September 15, 2018
Final Score:
BYU 24, #6 Wisconsin 21
The gingerale will be flowing in Utah tonight.
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) September 15, 2018
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