Mendenhall added that he's looking forward to getting on the field again. "Our football team is anxious to play," he said. "The bye week came at an appropriate time. We believe we got a lot accomplished. It seems like quite a while since we've played."

EXTRA POINTS: Wide receiver Bryce Mahuika (concussion) returned to practice last week ... Receiver Austin Collie (ankle) and cornerback Ben Criddle (ankle) are probable for Saturday's game ... Manase Tonga was held out of practice with an MCL sprain, and Howard was held out with an ankle sprain ... Four freshmen (G Pittman, Brannon Brooks, David Angilau and Gary Nagy) were reinstated Monday by Mendenhall after being suspended from practice for a violation of team rules.

On the air

BYU (3-2, 2-0) at UNLV (2-4, 1-1)

Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sam Boyd Stadium

TV: The mtn.

Radio: 1160AM, 102.7FM

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