BYU Offensive Line Pushes Ty’Son Williams Into Endzone To Upset Tennessee
Sep 7, 2019, 9:06 PM | Updated: 11:20 pm
BYU running back, #5 Ty'Son Williams. (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – BYU was down 26-23 in the second overtime against the Tennessee Volunteers when the Cougars’ offensive line pushed Ty’Son Williams across the goal and into the endzone for the game-winning touchdown.
The Volunteers took a 26-23 lead on a field goal and forced BYU to score on their next possession to either tie or win the game.
The Cougars were down three when Williams ran in the five-yard touchdown in the second overtime.
BYU pushes for the win in Knoxville 😱 pic.twitter.com/iQc1VA12dn
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 8, 2019
The Cougars take home the three-point victory after trailing most of the game. The Cougars took their first lead of the game on a touchdown pass from Zach Wilson to Talon Shumway in the first overtime.
BYU forced overtime in the final minute of the game with a field goal made by Jake Oldroyd. The field goal was set up by a long pass from Wilson to receiver, Micah Simon.
BYU moved to a record of 1-1 with the win.
KNOCKOUT PUNCH.#GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/cR3kIvUy0b
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 8, 2019
Up next for the Cougars is USC. BYU will host the Trojans on Saturday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m.
The game will be available on KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.
