Fake Field Goal Attempt Goes Awry For BYU Football, Penalty Saves Cougars

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – In a wild back-and-forth game in SEC country, the BYU Cougars have fought back yet again in the third quarter.

BYU botches fake field goal against Arkansas

Arkansas elected to go for it on fourth down near midfield midway through the third quarter.

It was a power run attempt that was stuffed by the Cougar defense.

Jackson Cravens blew up the play at the line of scrimmage and AJ Vongphachanh finished off Rashod Dubinion for a turnover.

Kedon Slovis and the BYU offense moved into scoring territory before a third-down sack forced a field goal attempt.

Instead of a field goal, the holder Ryan Rehkow kept the ball and attempted to pick up the first down with his legs.

He was stopped short.

However, the play was after the play clock expired.

Greatest delay of game penalty ever for #BYU?

Negates a silly fake field goal call.#BYU then settles in for a 43-yard field goal attempt and Will Ferrin boots it.#BYUFootball

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 17, 2023

It was a lucky break for BYU who decided to kick the field goal.

Will Ferrin connected on a 43-yard field goal to bring the Arkansas lead down to seven points.

BYU vs. Arkansas All-Time Series

The Cougars and Razorbacks have only played once before. BYU hosted Arkansas in 2022.

The Razorbacks defeated the Cougars, 52-35 in Provo, Utah.

BYU/Arkansas Game Day Reading

• Score Prediction, Game Day Preview
• Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has a close relationship with BYU’s Kalani Sitake
• How BYU has performed historically against SEC teams
• BYU’s Injury Report heading into Arkansas game
• Freshman LJ Martin will start for BYU at running back
• Big 12 Power Rankings: Week Three
• Is revenge on the mind for BYU?
• Sam Pittman views BYU as a better team this year
• BYU’s uniform combination against the Hogs

Who to Follow on Social Media during BYU/Arkansas game

The KSL Sports team is on location in Fayetteville for BYU/Arkansas coverage.

• KSL Sports: Instagram | Facebook | X | Threads | TikTok | YouTube
• Mitch Harper, BYU Insider: Cougar Tracks Podcast | Instagram | Threads | X
• Matt Baiamonte, Cougar Sports Saturday host: Instagram | X
• Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports Live: Instagram | X
• Hans Olsen, KSL Sports Zone/BYU Football Radio Analyst: Instagram | Threads | X

You can hear Matt Baiamonte every Saturday on KSL Newsradio for Cougar Sports Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or you can find him on Twitter.

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