Coming into Saturday’s showdown between BYU and No. 24 USC, all eyes were on true freshman Kedon Slovis.
Yet, it was BYU QB Zach Wilson who stole the show as the sophomore lead the Cougars to a 30-27 overtime victory over the 24th-ranked Trojans at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
It was the second consecutive overtime game for the Cougars who took down Tennessee last week in another dramatic victory.
BYU takes down No. 24 USC in OT to get its first W against a ranked Pac-12 team since 2009! pic.twitter.com/xVtAW4OiD7
— ESPN (@espn) September 14, 2019
Wilson threw for 280 yards and a touchdown and ran for another in the win. Running back Ty’Son Williams added 99 yards on the ground to keep the Cougar offense balanced and ended the game averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
Slovis had 281 yards and two touchdowns, however, the freshman also had three interceptions, including the overtime pick which sealed the win for BYU.
Isaiah Kaufusi, Dayan Ghanwoloku and Payton Wilgar each had an interception in what was an impressive defensive performance after what Slovis did to Stanford last week.
The win over USC, was the first in program history and the first over a ranked team at home since 2015 when BYU took down No. 20 Boise State, 35-24.
Here’s how BYU fans, players and coaches reacted after the game:
WHAT. A. FEELING. ?#BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/bJh7926K3d
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 15, 2019
???? s/o demmm cougars!!! @BYUfootball appreciate y’all holdin it down! We baptizing folks tonight hahahaha
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) September 14, 2019
BRIGHAM!!!!!!
— Fred Warner (@fred_warner) September 14, 2019
Yes!!! pic.twitter.com/GTDEklmddo
— Taysom Hill (@T_Hill4) September 14, 2019
mood after beating USC ? pic.twitter.com/chWvMLqLcU
— Cody Hoffman™ (@Cody_Hoffman2) September 15, 2019
As they walked out of the clubhouse, some Yankee players (who shall rename nameless) were having fun, saying they were going to get some BYU gear… BYU had a game-winning interception in overtime to defeat Aaron Boone’s USC Trojans 30-27.
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) September 15, 2019
The @BYUFootball Cougars were too much for USC to handle ? pic.twitter.com/mDjq1RaiyX
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 14, 2019
BYU coach Kalani Sitake and his players after beating USC in OT: ??? pic.twitter.com/cZ0WGphPYZ
— ESPN (@espn) September 15, 2019
Tennessee Fans Impressed With BYU Turnout At Neyland Stadium; BYU Coaches Joyful In Victory
I said we have something special going!!!! Thank you Cougar Faithful who showed up at the stadium and those who cheered us on wherever you may be. I LOVE THIS TEAM!! #StandUp #GoCougs ??
— Fesi Sitake (@fsitake) September 14, 2019
Credit to BYU, which I feared might start 0-4 w/ Utah, @Tennessee, USC and Washington. Cougars are now 2-1.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) September 14, 2019
Pac-12 power ratings
1 takin care of biz
2 BYU
3 Minsh-who?
4 Air Wilcox
5 #HermTrain
6 bring 'em on (except Cal)
7 we can't – there's no AD
8 damn good at home
9 Viska
10 'twas a good run
11 bball school 1
12 bball school 2
13 take that, Poly— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) September 15, 2019
I’m not sure if Tuitaki, BYU DC, gets enough credit. He really prepared this team well & designed the defense to take USC’s strength away. Mad props
— Sang Kim (@5lbtrout) September 14, 2019
Wow, BYU with back to back overtime wins over Tennessee and USC. What a win.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 14, 2019
Being away from the game and #BYUFOOTBALL but still being part of it is the best!!! I love my @BYUfootball team man. #forever I love the way y’all fought! You guys deserved it.
— Travis Tuiloma (@TravisTuiloma) September 15, 2019
COUGGGGGSSSSSSSSSS
— Tejan Koroma (@tejankoroma56) September 14, 2019
Okay Brigham!!! I love it!!!
— Tanner Mangum (@tannermangum) September 14, 2019
I’m proud of all the different receivers that made plays today. Dax’s TD catch, Talon’s circus catch, and Aleva, Micah, and Gunner all with big time plays. They all showed up.
— Tanner Mangum (@tannermangum) September 14, 2019
Zach Wilson completed 11 of his last 12 pass attempts today; he ends up with a pass efficiency rating of 141.9.
Kedon Slovis ended at 141.8.
— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell) September 14, 2019
@BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/oqghN1hZMM
— Kaimana Nacua (@KaiNacua) September 14, 2019
Really impressed with our bigs today too! O line and D line were awesome. That was a solid team win!
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) September 14, 2019
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Well… this is awkward! #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs #BYUvsUSC #USCvsBYU pic.twitter.com/83AZ0fgycx
— Fan Insider (@FanInsider_) September 14, 2019
WHAT. A. FEELING. @JakeOldroyd39 #BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/Fkh7cauPXA
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 14, 2019
Kalani’s reaction to the game-winning interception standing after review. #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/Q3ebq2ZaNx
— Jake Edmonds (@JakeKUTV) September 14, 2019
Better late than never! Holy moly! Cougars win!@BYUSportsNation @BYUfootball @royalarmybrand @HogeTristen @CriddleBenjamin @CindyHoge @TotalBlueSports pic.twitter.com/8hi5akXS10
— Marty Hoge (@martyhoge) September 15, 2019
— ByuMomma (@uclagrad90) September 14, 2019
Independence is working..
Everyone in the football world saw this game and will be talking about it.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 14, 2019
Amazing!!! What a win for BYU.
3 big takeaways
Clutch plays by Wilson and the offenseThe goal this yr is to get back to being one of absolute best non P5 tms in the country. They are well on their way there.
They were great and this staff has done incredible job work.
— Tony Parks (@tonyparkszone) September 14, 2019
I love it!!!! My hats off to SC, those guys are some amazing ball players!! Make Doubters Believers! #BuiltNotBorn #MDB #BYUfootball https://t.co/AMu32Zf1CM
— Harvey Unga (@unga45) September 15, 2019
You are all of us Mr. Octupus Head. pic.twitter.com/E3VOLJ7tOo
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 14, 2019
