QB Zach Wilson Passes Taysom Hill On BYU’s Career Passing Yards List

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – BYU quarterback Zach Wilson passed current New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill on BYU’s career passing yards list during the opening possession against San Diego State.

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

During BYU’s first drive of the contest, Wilson passed Hill for 11th on the list.

After orchestrating an opening-drive touchdown, @zachkapono has surpassed Taysom Hill for No. 11 on BYU’s career passing yards list.#BYUFootball

— BYU Game Notes (@BYUGameNotes) December 13, 2020

Wilson capped the drive with a five-yard touchdown pass to Dax Milne.

The touchdown was Wilson’s 28th passing touchdown of the season and gave the Cougars’ a 7-0 lead.

For the 8th time this season, @zachkapono found Dax Milne for 6️⃣. #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #SDSUvsBYU https://t.co/ZNrP3DQUDn

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 13, 2020

On the possession, Wilson was 5/7 passing for 58 yards and a touchdown.

BYU’s Career Passing Leaders

1. Ty Detmer
2. Max Hall
3. John Beck
4. Jim McMahon
5. Robbie Bosco
6. John Walsh
7. Kevin Feterik
8. Steve Young
9. Marc Wilson
10. Steve Sarkisian
11. Zach Wilson
12. Taysom Hill

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