BYU and Sam Houston are looking to get off to a quick start entering their first seasons in new conferences.
KEY MATCHUP
BYU’s rebuilt defense will be looking to prove itself against a Sam Houston offense that struggled to be productive a year ago. The Bearkats were held under 20 points five times in nine games and eclipsed 30 points only once. Stopping opponents was a chore for the Cougars last season. BYU allowed 407 yards and 29.5 points per game in 2022.
BYU: QB Kedon Slovis has big shoes to fill as the successor to Jaren Hall and Zach Wilson. Slovis is trying to make a name for himself again after a disappointing season at Pittsburgh. He comes to the Cougars with 9,973 passing yards and 68 passing touchdowns in his career.BYU has scored 35.96 points per game over the last three seasons. … Sam Houston is 3-30 all-time vs FBS teams. The Bearkats last win over an FBS opponent was a 48-45 overtime victory against New Mexico in 2011.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lack of starting experience won't disrupt BYU's confidence in 'proven playmaker' Ethan SladeAfter injuries to Micah Harper and Talan Alfrey, redshirt sophomore Ethan Slade was promoted to the top of the depth chart for BYU's season opener against Sam Houston.
Read more »
BYU coach Kalani Sitake is scrapping the Cougars’ confusing substitution patternBYU head coach Kalani Sitake is scrapping a controversial substitution pattern that used to limit starters' time on the field.
Read more »
BYU’s newly updated Honor Code is at odds with LDS Church’s LGBTQ rulesReligion News Service story explores reaction of LGBTQ students, alumni and allies to the recently update BYU Honor Code and its uniform ban against “same-sex romantic behavior.'
Read more »
New Sam Jay Comedy Special Salute Me or Shoot Me AnnouncedEmmy nominated comedian and Saturday Night Live writer Sam Jay's first HBO special will be released in September.
Read more »