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BYU football: Cougars take 21-0 lead over Weber State into halftime

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By Jody Genessy, Deseret News

Published: Saturday, Sept. 8 2012 2:39 p.m. MDT

Summary

BYU starts slow but surges to big lead while racking up 300-plus yards against Weber State in the first half.

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PROVO — Don't hold your breath for another in-state upset to happen in the local college football scene.

After a sluggish start, BYU has rolled to a 21-0 halftime lead over FCS visitor Weber State this afternoon at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars have amassed a whopping 312 yards compared to just 85 yards for the Wildcats.

It took awhile for BYU to get rolling, though.

The Cougars punted on their first two possessions before finally getting on their fancy new scoreboards late in the opening quarter when Riley Nelson connected with Cody Hoffman for a 37-yard touchdown.

Freshman QB Taysom Hill and running back Michael Alisa both found paydirt on the ground in the second quarter when the Cougars opened up a three-TD lead.

So far, Hoffman has hauled in 110 yards receiving on six catches, including his soaring score over Wildcat cornerback Devin Pugh.

Nelson threw for 244 yards on 18-for-28 passing with one touchdown and an interception in the first half. Hill didn't attempt a pass, but he scored on his only play behind center — a 2-yard QB keeper on a Wildcat play.

This is the second game featuring Utah colleges in as many days. Utah State upset Utah in overtime with a 27-20 win in Logan on Friday night.

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metamoracoug
metamora, IL

GO COUGS!

  • 2:54 p.m. Sept. 8, 2012
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NevadaCoug
Overton, NV

I missed the start of the 2nd half. Is there a reason that Nelson is out? Or are they just giving Lark reps?

  • 3:13 p.m. Sept. 8, 2012
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NevadaCoug
Overton, NV

What a garbage personal foul called on BYU here in the 3rd quarter. Congratulations on a gift, Wildcats. How do you call a PF for "hitting a defenseless receiver" when one hit is incidental as the DB jumps to tip the ball away, and the More..

  • 3:24 p.m. Sept. 8, 2012
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