NFL scouts came to see Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, but it was BYU’s Jaren Hall and Baylor Romney who stole the show Saturday night at Maverick Stadium as the Cougars put an emphatic end to Aggies’ two-game winning streak in the Old Wagon Wheel series with a dominating 42-14 victory.
Freshmen Hall and Romney combined for 405 passing yards and two touchdowns as well as two rushing touchdowns to lead the Cougars to the blowout victory. It was the most lopsided victory since 2006 for BYU when backup quarterback Jason Beck led the Cougars to a 38-0 win in Provo.
The win was arguably the most impressive of the season in what was a complete beat down. Not only did BYU pick up its most lopsided victory of the season — and setting a new season high for points — but the Cougars also ended Utah State’s 10-game home winning streak in the process.
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After Hall went down with an injury near the end of the second quarter, the offense didn’t miss a beat as Romney picked up where Hall had left off as the Cougar offense continued to make big plays.
In fact, the Cougars came into the game with just 25 passing plays that have went for more than 20 yards. On Saturday night, the offense had more than 10. BYU’s 639 yards of total offense were the most since the Cougars racked up 741 yards against Wagner in 2015.
Running back Lopini Katoa led BYU in receiving with several big screen plays, including a 77-yard reception in the second half. Katoa finished with 129 receiving yards and added 42 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground to lead BYU. It also marked the fourth 100-yard receiving game by a Cougar this year.
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While the Cougars did give up over 500 yards of total offense — a chunk of it was came after the game was out of reach. The defense forced a season-high five turnovers after recording three each against USC and Toledo.
The defense picked off Utah State star quarterback Jordan Love three times and made him look uncomfortable all night long it what was one of his worst losses in his career at Utah State.
Here’s how BYU fans, coaches and players reacted after the win:
The first brother-to-brother TD in BYU history ?#BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/6sHQBv17T9
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 3, 2019
Ahhhhh…… That was sweet ?
GO COUGS!!! ??— Fesi Sitake (@fsitake) November 3, 2019
Lol I never got my milk… ? @USUFootball @usuHURD https://t.co/SSTqos2Wd9
— Dayan G. Lake (@Lake_Era5) November 3, 2019
In July, my bro said he’d put $20 on USU beating BYU. I said “Make it $200.” Just got this notification from Venmo… ??? #gocougs pic.twitter.com/4FYvIAX3Ik
— Amy Bangerter Jones (@amesflames) November 3, 2019
Alexa, play Wagon Wheel! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/EJ59EPsuIu
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 3, 2019
On Repeat All The Way Back To Provo! #WagonWheel #BuiltNotBorn ???? pic.twitter.com/eRNg433C3U
— AJ Steward (@Coach_Steward) November 3, 2019
Rock me, Mama… Everyone counted us out and we just kept swinging. #BlueGrit ?? More Work to be done. Oh and a big #GoCougs out of NorCal from earlier this afternoon. Go Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/KKgXqXQMYP
— Eric Mateos (@CoachMateos) November 3, 2019
NFL scouts: come for Jordan Love, stay for Jaren and Baylor pic.twitter.com/CWBqVK7qsi
— The Roar Of Cougars (@byuROC) November 3, 2019
It’s wild that BYU has three better QB’s on its roster than Utah State
— BYU Fan (@BYULiveTweet) November 3, 2019
Said it on the radio lots of time…but we are blessed with a DEEP qb room…our best position group
Jaren is a flat out STUD
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— Bryan Kehl (@thekehlzone) November 3, 2019
USU fans aren't booing, guys. They're mooing.
— hobo (@hobocita) November 3, 2019
The last 2 games for BYU look nothing like the 2 games before that.
The offensive calls are fresh and direct. The defense is fitting the need and this team is coming together.
From this booth, the field looks clogged and Jordan Love has looked lost at times.
It's impressive.— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 3, 2019
Considering expectation, this season is turning into a disaster for Utah state
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) November 3, 2019
BYU did more than just take the Aggies fairy farm. They took the farm and drank their milkshake.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) November 3, 2019
We’ll all look back at this year and realize that the coach of the year belongs to Aaron Roderick for somehow picking between these 3 QB1s.
— Devin (Sporty) (@SportyMcSports) November 3, 2019
BYU is in control. Maybe it's time to bring in the backup QB… pic.twitter.com/n0Gs2vcdSV
— Hunter Miller (@MillerHHunter) November 3, 2019
USU fans: “We haVE tHE bEsT qb In tHe stATe”
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) November 3, 2019
#gocougs #beatUSU pic.twitter.com/I41asehHoF
— Boney Fuller (@boneyfuller) November 3, 2019
RUN THE SCORE UP #BYU
— Dylan Collie (@23Collie) November 3, 2019
BYU trolls with their final timeout with 0:23 on the clock
— Ys Guide (@YsGuide) November 3, 2019
USU won over BYU last year, 45-20.
This year it's BYU over USU, 42-14 with 9:31 left in the 4th quarter to continue their revenge, and the fans are clearing out here in Logan.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 3, 2019
That looked like a BYU, USU game from the 90's.
Cougars dominated that one.
— Austin Horton (@austinhorton) November 3, 2019
Kalani & that staff deserve a lot of credit for the work they’ve put in while dealing w/being down to a 3rd string qb,other injuries,not being in a conf etc & facing the pressure of the last 2 gms.Those Players feel the responsibility & passion to play hard & win for them.
— Tony Parks (@tonyparkszone) November 3, 2019
I’m sure somewhere, Dallin Leavitt is beside himself
— Ys Guide (@YsGuide) November 3, 2019
USU Hype music ?#BeatUtahState pic.twitter.com/tolET4UeWr
— The Roar Of Cougars (@byuROC) November 2, 2019
The Wagon Wheel is headed back to BYU after a two-year stint at Utah State pic.twitter.com/tGYkTk5yXN
— Norma Gonzalez (@normacatalina12) November 3, 2019
PUT YOUR SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL!!!
42-14.#BYU #BYUSN pic.twitter.com/af7fcjHeRU
— Spencer Linton (@Spencer_Linton) November 3, 2019
