BYU’s Blake Mangelson Injured On First Colorado Alamo Bowl Possession
Dec 28, 2024, 6:05 PM | Updated: 6:05 pm
STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 25: Running back Ollie Gordon II #0 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys scores a two-yard touchdown as the ball crosses the plane of the goal line against defensive end Blake Mangelson #93 of the BYU Cougars in the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 40-34 in double overtime. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – When BYU defensive lineman Blake Mangelson went down with a first-quarter injury, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders checked on the injured player before Mangelson made his way to the sideline with trainers.
No. 17 BYU ends the 2024 campaign in the Valero Alamo Bowl against Heisman Trophy-winner Travis Hunter and the No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes.
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BYU DT Blake Mangelson was down on the field and was attended to by trainers. Coach Prime went out on the field to check on him as well.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 29, 2024
The Nephi, Utah native has been an integral part of the Cougars defense this season. From the defensive end position, Mangelson entered the Alamo Bowl with 37 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, and two sacks while playing every game.
Coach Prime went out to check on BYU injured player ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UyDux3DShG
— We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) December 29, 2024
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While Mangelson was on the turf, talking with trainers near the Buffaloes’ sideline, Coach Prime offered the senior a word of encouragement before walking away. The BYU training staff continues to work on Mangelson as Colorado mounts its second drive.
BYU capitalized on great field position on their second drive, needing six plays to go 52 yards and take a 7-0 lead after a one-yard LJ Martin touchdown run.
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BYU Cougars 2024 Schedule (10-2, 7-2)
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- BYU Cougars @ SMU Mustangs (18-15 W)
- BYU Cougars @ Wyoming Cowboys (34-14 W)
- Kansas State Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (38-9 W)
- No. 22 BYU Cougars @ Baylor Bears (34-28 W)
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- Arizona Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (41-19 W)
- Oklahoma State Cowboys @ BYU Cougars (38-35 W)
- BYU Cougars @ UCF Knights (37-24 W)
- BYE
- BYU Cougars @ Utah Utes (22-21 W)
- Kansas Jayhawks @ BYU Cougars (17-13 L)
- BYU Cougars @ Arizona State Sun Devils (28-23 L)
- Houston Cougars @ BYU Cougars (30-18 W)
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