The game lived it to the hype.
In a battle of Top 25 teams, No. 23 BYU (3-0) held on for a thrilling 27-17 victory over No. 19 Arizona State at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
With the win, BYU made program history as the Cougars opened the season with three consecutive wins over P5 teams, including back-to-back wins over ranked opponents. The last time BYU beat two ranked teams in a season was back in 2019 (wins over No. 24 USC and No. 14 Boise State). The Cougars are also 3-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1951-1952.
Jaren Hall threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns and added 38 yards on the ground to lead BYU to victory. Running back Tyler Allgeier added 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground and made the play of the game by forcing a fumble in the third quarter after an Arizona State interception.
Arizona State’s offense couldn’t sustain drives as penalties killed Sun Devils all night. ASU finished the game with 16 penalties for 121 yards.
ASU QB Jaylen Daniels threw for 265 yards, but also had two costly interceptions. Danyiel Ngata ran for 82 yards and a touchdown to lead Arizona State’s ground attack.
The only concern right now for BYU is the health of Hall who went down with an injury later in the fourth quarter. The sophomore appeared to hurt his hand after a first down run inside the 5-yard line. It is unclear if the injury he suffered will keep him out of any game and will be something Cougar fans will keeping a close eye on.
Here’s how fans, the media, players and coaches reacted after the game:
BYU does it again!
The Cougars take down No. 19 Arizona State for their second straight win over a ranked Pac-12 team. pic.twitter.com/WMDKB2crH3
— ESPN (@espn) September 19, 2021
This @BYUfootball team is good…bold, tough, and well coached
— Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) September 19, 2021
They’re showing BYU’s remaining schedule graphic. How would we feel about a 12-0 BYU? Because that seems plausible.
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) September 19, 2021
Congrats to BYU for clinching the Pac-12 South Division title tonight
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 19, 2021
BYU improves to 3-0 with another ranked win. Cougars sit alone atop the Pac-12 south. 🤣🤣🤣#BYUFootball #BYU #GoCougs #CFB pic.twitter.com/Yi5lXuGx6w
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) September 19, 2021
At this moment, Pac-12 power ratings are something like this …
1 Oregon
2 BYU
3 SDSU
4 (tie) UCLA/FSU
5 Montana
6 NAU
?— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) September 19, 2021
Teams with 3 wins against FBS opponents: Penn State, Michigan, Iowa, Army, Notre Dame, San Diego State, Georgia, Arkansas, Texas A&M, BYU
Teams with 3 wins against P5 teams: BYU
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 19, 2021
Can’t help but feel like any other team that previously finished 11 the season prior and then opened up the season 3-0 with 3 P5 wins, 2 of which were top 25 teams would be ranked top 10.
— Alex Haws Kuresa 🇼🇸 (@Its_Rufio7) September 19, 2021
"BYU is the best team in the Pac-12 South." – @RodGilmore
— BYU Sports Nation (@BYUSportsNation) September 19, 2021
If BYU beats USC, the Cougars should represent the Pac-12 South and play in the Pac-12 Championship Game.#BYUFootball #GoCougs #Pac12AfterDark #CFB https://t.co/aZ25DtJqdy
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) September 19, 2021
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? pic.twitter.com/gMMnw4oNwx
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) September 19, 2021
BYU has strung together 3 excellent games.
Solid neutral field win over Arizona.
Beat up Utah at home.
Shook off the big rivalry win and dropped #19 Arizona State at LES.This team has plenty to be excited about, but they need to keep their heads down and stay on that grind.
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) September 19, 2021
This BYU Football team is the real deal. 3 straight P5 teams, 3 straight double possession wins! Guys just making plays out there! 3-0 and into the top 20.
— David Nixon (@D_Nixon) September 19, 2021
No one could have predicted that a BYU team that went 11-1 that was 1 yard away from undefeated might be good this year.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 19, 2021
What a play 🤣🤣🤣 #Pac12AfterDark https://t.co/l1ZvVbSPX7
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) September 19, 2021
That's one of the greatest plays in BYU history. Seriously.
We did the Top 100 plays show in December. It's making the list next time we update it.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) September 19, 2021
I guess it was also a Peanut Tillman punchout. Whatever you want to call it, that was an incredible hustle play.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 19, 2021
One of the best hustle plays you’ll see all year
Not to mention the TOMAHAWK finish pic.twitter.com/KJ2o6diRU5
— Pick Six Previews (@PickSixPreviews) September 19, 2021
Fumble forced by Tyler Allgeier was his second of his career. Allgeier played LB in 2019 (vs. Washington) #BYUFootball
— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) September 19, 2021
BYU rb Tyler Allgeier's strip on that 3rd qtr interception return might be the greatest forced fumble in the history of CFB! Jumped on dude's back, rode him, and with sideline-side arm punched the ball out and into the field of play. BYU recovered, saved a TD. Just wow. #ASUvsBYU
— Trevor Matich (@TMatich) September 19, 2021
Something like that. pic.twitter.com/hGk3ttGM94
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) September 19, 2021
The punch of the year 🥊 Mike Tyson would be proud! #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/ZPajwOjZNy
— Dave McCann (@DaveMcCannTV) September 19, 2021
Tyler went straight @BrianDawkins on him and got the ball back!!! https://t.co/qWbP12TWx9
— Chad Lewis (@Chadlewis89) September 19, 2021
— Boney Fuller (@boneyfuller) September 19, 2021
ASU had a 4:30 minute drive which gained 9 yards. They also had 4 false starts and allowed a sack.
— CougarStats (@CougarStats) September 19, 2021
BYU's deafening crowd is causing tons of false start penalties by ASU. Reverent on Sundays, not so much on Saturdays. #ASUvsBYU
— Trevor Matich (@TMatich) September 19, 2021
LES is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Bryan Kehl (@thekehlzone) September 19, 2021
Byu student section just stopped the Sun Devils offense! Amazing baby! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽😂😂😂@BYUfootball @byuROC
— Reno Mahe (@RenoMahe) September 19, 2021
After the game, there were reports that ASU was trying to start something, but it was false.
— Sporty 🌵 (@SportyMcSports) September 19, 2021
. @tylerallgeier17 is a BEAST!! https://t.co/DKDxQzrmVY
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 19, 2021
Tonight was the loudest I have ever heard Cougar Nation in LES—Home field advantage is an understatement!! @byuROC https://t.co/P6SBASSwcU
— Billy Nixon (@BYUDFO) September 19, 2021
ARIZONA IS OUR STATE https://t.co/ddVBzR3j0W
— The ROC (@byuROC) September 19, 2021
We definitely haven’t played our best ball yet! It’s gonna be scary when we do! #gocougs 💙
— malik moore (@malik9moore) September 19, 2021
COUGAR NATION!!!!!
— James Empey (@JEmpey66) September 19, 2021
For the fans. #FTB pic.twitter.com/7AkDpkeeTi
— Masen Wake (@MasenWake13) September 19, 2021
I FREAKING LOVE YOU MAN @tylerallgeier17
— Puka Nacua (@AsapPuka) September 19, 2021
BYU's 3 games–
v. Arizona: led 21-3, 10 straight Arizona points, BYU scores late FG to take 11-point lead, wins by 8.
v. Utah: BYU led 23-7, 10 straight Utah points, BYU scores late FG to win by 9.
v. ASU: BYU led 21-7, 10 straight ASU points, BYU scores late TD to win by 10.
— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell) September 19, 2021
@byufootball. Cougar Nation. @byuROC UNBELIEVABLE! What a ATMOSPHERE in LAVELL EDWARDS STADIUM Tonight!!!!!!! EVERYONE BROUGHT IT TOGETHER!!! Great things HAPPENING IN Provo, Utah!!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!#GoCougs
— David Almodova (@DKaulana) September 19, 2021
Cougar Nation what’s good!?!?Congrats to the boys for gettin it done again! The fans were a game changer! LES one of the toughest places to play in the country!!
— Preston Hadley (@CoachPHadley) September 19, 2021
This team is something special👀
— Alex Barcello (@alexbarcello) September 19, 2021
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