Cougars Score 14 First Half Points Off Utah State Turnovers
Nov 2, 2019, 10:05 PM
Maverik Stadium, home of the Utah State Aggies football program. (Photo courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Photo courtesy of BYU Photo)
LOGAN, Utah – The BYU Cougars took advantage of Utah State giveaways in the first half and scored 14 points off of Aggie turnovers.
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love threw two interceptions which BYU converted into scores on their following possession during the first 30 minutes of the game on Saturday, November 2.
The Cougars held a 21-14 advantage after capitalizing on the Aggies’ errors.
Payton Wilgar does it again. Interception. #BYU takes over on their own 29 yard line. Cougars now +1 in the turnover battle.#BYUvsUSU #KSLsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 3, 2019
BYU forced three turnovers by the Aggies in the first half and only gave up the ball themselves once.
In addition to Love’s picks, USU running back Gerold Bright lost a fumble on the Aggies’ second possession of the game.
Aside from the turnovers, the “Battle for the Old Wagon Wheel” was fairly matched at halftime.
The Aggies slightly outgained the Cougs in total yardage 336-312. BYU held the advantage 98-75 on the ground while USU threw for 261 yards compared to the Cougars’ 214.
Brigham Young controlled the football 16:17 to Utah State’s 13:43 in time of possession. The Aggies went up-tempo late in the second quarter which gassed the Cougars defense. USU took advantage and closed the gap to seven before the break.
