BYU beat Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday but showed little running game and missed tackles throughout the contest.
The Cougars will prepare to face undefeated Utah next Saturday as coaches work to shore up the rushing attack and tackling before that matchup.
BYU prepares for rivalry week against Utah on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium after uneven play the past two games, with a thin running game without LJ Martin and quarterback Bear Bachmeier shouldering the offense.
Westlake lost 35-19 to Syracuse on Friday in wet, windy conditions that produced turnovers and costly penalties, ending the Thunder’s season at 7-4 as coach (Arnold Ale) honored most of his seniors after the game.
BYU ecologist Ben Abbott is leading Grow the Flow to push for a 40% cut in water use to rescue the Great Salt Lake (about 30% full and 15 feet below healthy levels), with state, federal, and philanthropic support aiming for recovery by the 2034 Olympics.
Orem beat Green Canyon 3-2 to win the Class 4A girls volleyball title at the UCCU Center on Friday, Oct.
30 (25-22, 25-20, 25-27, 21-25, 15-8), with freshman Meilani Akana totaling 24 kills and a decisive 7-1 run while seniors Haven Michaelis and Eve Allred steadied the team.
BYU beat Arizona State 27-20 at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Oct.
31, and beat reporter Brandon Gurney graded units: cornerbacks earned top marks, special teams and receivers were solid, while running backs and tackling drew the harshest critiques and coaching received a B- overall.
Utah beat Cincinnati 49-25 in Cincinnati on Saturday as Devon Dampier threw for 260 yards and two TDs, extending the Utes' winning streak to 14 games and moving them to (8-0).
Utah will host No. 8 BYU on Saturday.
Utah State linebacker Harrison Taggart was paralyzed after a Sept.
19 tackle but has regained the ability to walk, started driving two weeks ago, and now does daily rehab while doctors say he will not play football this season (Draper).
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