BYU LB Drew Jensen Intercepts SDSU, Sets Up Zach Wilson-Isaac Rex Touchdown

PROVO, Utah – BYU linebacker Drew Jensen picked off San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire to kill an Aztec possession and set up a drive that ended with a touchdown pass from Zach Wilson to Isaac Rex.

The No. 18 Cougars hosted the Aztecs at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, December 12.

With 11:08 left in the second quarter, Brookshire decided to throw the ball on a run-pass option play. Jensen took advantage of Brookshire’s decision and intercepted the ball.

Jensen returned the ball 11 yards.

OK DREW JENSEN

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 13, 2020

It was the sophomore linebacker’s first career interception.

Outstanding play by Drew Jensen. The breakout moment of his #BYU career. Former Brighton Bengal has quietly had a solid season. Big INT to kill SDSU's drive.#SDSUvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 13, 2020

The Aztecs nearly stopped the Cougars on the following possession.

BYU decided to go for it on 4th and 1 from the SDSU 45-yard line.

Lopini Katoa ran up the middle and broke loose for 43 yards and set the Cougars up in the red zone at the Aztec two-yard line.

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 13, 2020

On the next play, Wilson connected with a wide-open Isaac Rex for BYU’s second score of the contest.

The touchdown tied BYU and San Diego State at 14-14 with 8:34 remaining in the first half.

All tied up at 14! pic.twitter.com/yPg49amEhe

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) December 13, 2020

It was Wilson’s 29th passing touchdown of the season and Rex’s ninth touchdown catch of 2020.

What a turn of events for #BYU. SDSU offense was rolling and looked to be well on their way towards getting a 14-point lead.

Jensen with the INT, then a facemask, and BYU's offense highlighted by a big Katoa run gets the game tied back up at 14.#SDSUvsBYU #BYUFotball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 13, 2020

The San Diego State vs. BYU game is broadcast on ESPN2 and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.