BYU came into Sam Boyd Stadium with a perfect 8-0 record against UNLV, and they weren’t going to let that record fall.
Led by running back Squally Canada, who has battled injuries all season, the junior rushed for a career-high 213 yards on 25 carries as the Cougars led from start to finish in a 31-21 victory over the Rebels.
Canada became just the 12th player in program history to rush for over 200 yards and finished the night with the 8th most rushing yards in a single game at BYU. The junior’s biggest highlight came on a 54-yard run down the sideline in the third quarter and finished the night with a whopping 8.5 yards per carry.
With so many injuries this season, especially at running back, Canada delivered on a night where true freshman Joe Critchlow made his first career start. The freshman had an easy night handing the ball off to Canada for big gains and finished the night completing 14-of 22 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown.
Here are some of the top posts of how fans reacted to Canada’s monster game:
Ohhh Canada ??!! #BYUFOOTBALL
— Hector ??☘️??? (@HectoriousPerez) November 11, 2017
@Squally_Canada tonight… #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/w3AFlh0QoX
— Matty Ice™ (@matty_howard) November 11, 2017
I see you @Squally_Canada!!!!!!!! #BYU #Beast pic.twitter.com/xXJB5QK9DQ
— Justin S (@Its_Justin_) November 11, 2017
It's amazing what confedence will do for a player….You gotta build them up…great Job squally?
— Coach Jamal Willis (@cutbackelite29) November 11, 2017
BYU Football: Joe Critchlow Sets Records In Win Over UNLV, Makes Strong Case To Be 2018 Starter
Wow, @Squally_Canada is a man possessed the last two games. He can see the future and know exactly which holes to hit. Congrats on 200+ yards on the night. #BYUFootball #BYUvsUNLV
— Tyler Anderson (@tanderson002) November 11, 2017
@Squally_Canada looking so good. You're what college football is all about. You waited and took your licks. Got your shot and made it count! Love seeing you playing to the level I knew you could!! #BYUFootball #cougs4ever
— Matt (@matticus1619) November 11, 2017
I ❤️?? #BYUFootball
— Jenny Maxwell (@jennalynne87) November 11, 2017
Lol #UNLV still cant beat the worse #BYUFootball team in years at home lol.
— Ty Jensen (@TyScottJensen) November 11, 2017
@Squally_Canada was a beast tonight! #BYUFOOTBALL
— Mapleton Coug (@dpsnyders) November 11, 2017
Are we sure this 22 is really Squally Canada 22 — or the other 22? — because he's done some work tonight for BYU.
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) November 11, 2017
Squallied [squal-leed]
1. The act of being smoked by a superior player.
Synonym – Jimmered#YouGotSquallied @Squally_Canada
— BYUswag (@BYUswag) November 11, 2017
I know it's an massive initial hole,but Squally makes the 1st, 2nd & 3rd guy miss after he gets up field. So proud of Squally Canada! #BYU pic.twitter.com/x9grsi7Kus
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) November 11, 2017
BYU Football: Squally Canada Dedicates Season To Family, Ready To Carry The Load At Running Back
@Squally_Canada I know some fans haven't given the respect you deserve, but I respect how you have pushed through and worked hard. Great game tonight, happy you chose BYU.
— Bo Jensen (@BYUBo) November 11, 2017
The chants @Squally_Canada at the end of the game were music to my ears. Way to tear it up!
— Justin Christensen (@gr8justinc) November 11, 2017
And y’all were doubting my boy @Squally_Canada smh
— The Lonely Ranger (@wayne_kirby64) November 11, 2017
I️ hate not playing bro.
— The Lonely Ranger (@wayne_kirby64) November 11, 2017
