No. 13 BYU Comes Back To Beat USC, Picks Up 10th Win
Nov 27, 2021, 5:31 PM | Updated: Nov 28, 2021, 12:21 am
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
LOS ANGELES – The BYU vs USC game on November 27, 2021 at the historic LA Memorial Coliseum was a memorable one.
The Trojans hosted the No. 13 Cougars at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, November 27.
BYU beat USC, 35-31.
After jumping up to a 28-10 lead, BYU then found themselves down 31-28 with less than six minutes remaining.
Jackson McChesney scored the game-winning touchdown for BYU with 3;57 to go.
The Cougars stopped the Trojans on fourth down in the final minute to capture the win.
KSL Sports was on location here in Los Angeles for BYU vs USC. We will have you covered throughout the day with all the latest news, notes, and analysis from the historic Coliseum. Keep checking back here for updates throughout the game.
BYU vs USC Pregame Notes
Reporting for duty tonight at the Coliseum. 📍 #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports pic.twitter.com/I1AdAaKzmm
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
#BYU's wide receiver personnel tonight against USC.
-Puka Nacua
-Gunner Romney
-Samson Nacua
-Keanu Hill
-Talmage Gunther
-Chris Jackson
-Chase Roberts
-Maguire Anderson
-Terence Fall#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
#BYU warming up with FIGHT ON playing in the background. 🤙 🏈 #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/X4aL8ztyAj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
A lot of blue tonight in LA. 🔵 ⚪️ 🔵#BYUvsUSC #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/DobEtBs5KP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
1st Quarter Notes
USC KR Gary Bryant with a 61-yard kickoff return to open the game.
Not a great way to start for #BYU. Bryant once took a visit to Provo as a recruit. Always has been a dynamic athlete.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
USC strikes first with a field goal. But after another week with a special teams blunder, feels like a win for the #BYU defense.
Max Tooley stepped up on that defensive series. #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Loud chants of "B-Y-U, B-Y-U" after Puka Nacua's touchdown grab.
Nacua was once a USC commit. Making his presence felt right away in this one. #BYU #BYUvsUSC #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Puka Nacua (@AsapPuka) with the TD grab!
Fourth straight game the Orem native has hauled in a touchdown.#BYUvsUSC #GoCougs #BYU
📷: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/JhjsWxekoB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
Can we just appreciate this uniform matchup tonight? 😍@USC_FB 🤝 @BYUfootball
📷: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/t8Z1n7B2vq
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
#BYU Sports Network reports Gunner Romney tweaked a lower extremity tonight in pregame warmups.
Third game this season that Romney has suffered an injury limiting his availability. #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Jaren Hall to Puka Nacua is becoming a common occurrence.
pic.twitter.com/9LPaOnOhlj— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
.@J_tom24 ➡️ @AsapPuka 6️⃣ #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSC https://t.co/d4kzoInv8E
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
#BYU WR Puka Nacua just stepped out of the medical tent. Appears to be okay. Sitting on the bench with the other receivers. #BYUvsUSC #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Big 22-yard run for Tyler Allgeier on an option pitch from Jaren Hall. Big first down pickup for #BYU. #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
#BYU on top through one quarter. @BYUfootball – 7@USC_FB – 3#GoCougs #BYUvsUSC
📸: @BYUPhoto pic.twitter.com/kAzTMvBUm2
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
BYU/USC: 2nd Quarter
Nice play calling from Aaron Roderick on 4th down to open up the second quarter.
Calls a swing pass to Puka Nacua in the flat. Moves the chains.#BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
You don't see that often. #BYU makes a field goal, USC commits an offside penalty; BYU accepts to set up a 4th & 1.
Tyler Allgeier then punches it in with a TD.
Allgeier now has 10 consecutive games with a touchdown.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Typically #BYU opponents are the ones to put together long drives.
Cougs cap off a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Will Ferrell makes an appearance on the Coliseum big screen.
USC honoring longtime SID Tim Tessalone who is retiring after 41 years this season.#BYUvsUSC @kslsports pic.twitter.com/sjGD4eb2Cn
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Tyler Allgeier always finds the end zone.@BYUfootball – 14@USC_FB – 3 pic.twitter.com/nXl3RKKCjp
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
Touchdown Tyler for the 19th time in 2021. 😤 @tylerallgeier17#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSC https://t.co/Xlj0uVGzdh
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
Wake and Freeland with game breaking blocks. Love this play call on 4th down. USC is terrible. pic.twitter.com/ni9RToRLCX
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 28, 2021
USC QB Jaxson Dart picks up a low shotgun snap and runs it in for a touchdown from the six-yard line.#BYU 14, USC 10 – 8:06 | 2nd #BYUvsUSC #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Caleb Christensen is going to be the specialist to eventually pop off a return for a TD. Was great in high school as a return man. He's shown flashes this year.
His nice return tonight negated by a penalty on BYU special teams.#BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Masen Wake with a 36-yard grab from Jaren Hall.
What might be the most impressive thing is that he didn't hurdle someone.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
#BYU WR Keanu Hill has entered the medical tent.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
#BYU TE Isaac Rex being attended to by trainers. Injury to his right ankle. Did not look good on the replay.
Rex immediately threw off his helmet after the play ended.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Isaac Rex was helped off the field by a cart. Had an air cast on his ankle. #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports pic.twitter.com/NaDUWJyY6g
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
20 Rushing Touchdowns for @tylerallgeier17. #BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/QMl0MFOCZX
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
There's no acceptable reason for USC to be this terrible in rushing defense.
With that said, BYU is taking full advantage of it with their excellent run game!
Great game call by Aaron Roderick through the 1st half.— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 28, 2021
#BYU DL John Nelson with a pass deflection.
In my opinion, Nelson is having the best game of his young #BYU career tonight. Been very active so far tonight.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Sending good vibes to Isaac Rex. 🙏#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSC https://t.co/IrqviYaDdx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
Jaren Hall's pass is deflected then intercepted. First INT for Jaren since the Boise State loss.#BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Kaleb Hayes is going to want that one back. Had a near interception. #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
USC fans booing #BYU's decision to take their third and final timeout before the Trojans 33-yard field goal attempt.
"B-Y-U" chants then followed. #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
2️⃣0️⃣ touchdowns for @tylerallgeier17 in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSC https://t.co/B2lDLmywie
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
Halftime at the Coliseum.#BYU #GoCougs #BYUvsUSC pic.twitter.com/k9ktlPcPi8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
3rd Quarter
Roughing the passer penalty on USC OLB Drake Jackson negates a Jaren Hall INT to open the third quarter.#BYU's offensive series continues.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Wow pic.twitter.com/EeES6pQPwm
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 28, 2021
Jaren Hall bombs away to Keanu Hill for a 41-yard touchdown. What a play.#BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
My goodness Jaren Hall.
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 28, 2021
#BYU goes deep to start the third quarter!
Jaren Hall to Keanu Hill (@kloading18). 🤙#BYUFootball #GoCougs #BYUvsUSC
📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/25UVS9PPV2
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
BYU qb Jaren Hall just threw a deep ball 54yds through the air and dropped it in a 5×5 area.
That's one hell of a throw!— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 28, 2021
#BYU's Uriah Leiataua helped off the field by trainers. Didn't put any weight on his left leg. When he hit the field, he immediately hit his fist into the turf.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
.@J_tom24 hits @kloading18. 💣💥🤙#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSC https://t.co/bCsq2epJam
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
#BYU's Lopa Leiataua grew up in nearby Compton, was a UCLA fan as a kid. He was excited to have an opportunity to finally play in the Coliseum. Bummer to see him go out with an injury. #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Between these officials and Rod Gilmore, no one knows where the ball is supposed to be spotted.
What a joke!!!!
Ball spots all game have been trash.— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 28, 2021
Oh man, Tyler Allgeier takes a hard hit from a USC cornerback. He was down on the field, but now walking on his own.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Unsportsmanlike penalty on #BYU head coach Kalani Sitake for arguing with the game officials.
He was fired up with the refs. #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Tyler Allgeier is coming back into the game.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Dallin Holker with his best game post-mission. Showing off his playmaker ability. He's now TE1 with Isaac Rex out.#BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
USC DB Chris Steele with the corner blitz forces Jaren Hall into an intentional grounding.
Sends #BYU out of scoring position. Costly.
Momentum is all in favor of the Trojans.#BYUvsUSC #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Jacob Boren is now in for an injured Jakob Robinson.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
4th Quarter Updates
Coliseum Olympic Torch is lit 🔥 #BYUvsUSC #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/u3EmTHyd7y
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
Heading into the 4th from LA…@BYUfootball – 28@USC_FB – 23
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
ESPN’s bad broadcasts continue… You know when Rod Gilmore is calling a game, they pretty much are scrapping the bottom of the barrel with production as well.
Exhibit A (piss poor camera operators) pic.twitter.com/8JcUtxQvSl
— Lloyd Cole (@LloydColezone) November 28, 2021
Kalani Sitake's Lavell Edwards impression:#BYU l #BYUvsUSC pic.twitter.com/HNgmiXAK5Z
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 28, 2021
Style points went out the window in this one. #BYU trying to hang on now to a W with all the momentum favoring USC.
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 28, 2021
#BYU has been losing composure over the past quarter-plus. It coincides with the total shift in momentum too.#BYUvsUSC
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 28, 2021
Dart is a gamer!
— Tim LaComb (@tlacomb) November 28, 2021
Here’s the grounding call on Jaren Hall. Volume on for a full breakdown of the issues. pic.twitter.com/wKcv8q8Dza
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 28, 2021
Jaxson Dart is going to be a problem for the P12
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) November 28, 2021
That was an outstanding play by Jaxson Dart on that two-point conversion. Bought time… then delivered an absolute strike as he was being impaled by the BYU defender.#BYUvsUSC
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 28, 2021
Felt like BYU was on their way to a win, but suddenly USC has a 3 point lead in the 4th and momentum.
— Lloyd Cole (@LloydColezone) November 28, 2021
Everyone always talks about Tyler Allgeier making the switch from LB to RB. It’s be more impressive if he came in as a linebacker RIGHT NOW. Can’t be worse than the 3-deep guys in right now. #BYUFootball
— Alex Kirry (@AlexKirryKSL) November 28, 2021
Tyler Allgeier would not be denied on that first down pickup. Huge for #BYU on 4th down.#BYUvsUSC #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Jaren Hall throws a second interception. #BYU now (-2) tonight in turnover margin. Cougs under Sitake haven't been a team that fares well when losing the TO margin.
They desperately need a takeaway right now.#BYUvsUSC #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
#BYU is in trouble.
Can someone make a play defensively?
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) November 28, 2021
Not sure what Jaren Hall saw there. Not a good decision.
— Lloyd Cole (@LloydColezone) November 28, 2021
I have a feeling that USC run game might just take this clock to less than 2 minutes on this drive right here.
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 28, 2021
#BYU defense gets a much needed stop after Jaren Hall's INT. Cougar offense is going to get the ball back with around six minutes left.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
What a stage for Jackson McChesney to be given the opportunity to step in for Allgeier.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Dang. Impressive TD run for Jackson McChesney. First touchdown for the former Lone Peak Knight this season. #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSC @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Tyler Allgeier is just sitting on the bench appears to be getting a breather. Talking with Jaren Hall.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 28, 2021
Jackson McChesney comes off the bench and immediately yields positive results.
3 yard run for first down
7 yard run
7 yard TD run for the lead.#BYUvsUSC l #BYUFootball— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) November 28, 2021
Touchdown Tyl…wait…Jackson McChesney!@BYUfootball – 35@USC_FB – 31
3:57 | 4th#BYU #GoCougs #BYUvsUSC pic.twitter.com/LhTH0g0oZy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
.@jackson21cheese gives @BYUfootball the lead. 💪#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSC https://t.co/YPNZSvoR5Y
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 28, 2021
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
