Social Media Reactions To BYU’s Surprising Win Against Boise State
Nov 6, 2022, 2:02 AM
BYU football wide receiver Puka Nacua hauled in the game-winning touchdown against Boise State and had social media buzzing. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)
(Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)
BOISE – BYU football had social media buzzing after the 31-28 victory against Boise State.
Heading into the game, BYU was on a four-game losing streak, and the Broncos were on a four-game winning streak. So naturally, there weren’t many people giving BYU a chance.
But Kalani Sitake-coached BYU teams tend to pull off upsets when they are a big underdog. BYU has won three consecutive games as a touchdown underdog, dating back to 2019. All three of those victories were against rivals (2022 Boise, 2021 Utah, 2019 Boise).
Here are some notable social media reactions during and after BYU’s win at Boise State. Spoiler: People couldn’t get enough of Puka Nacua’s game-winning touchdown grab late in the fourth quarter.
That’s a touchdown! Right foot is down! I see you puka!!
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) November 6, 2022
PUKA
— Ryan Smith (@RyanQualtrics) November 6, 2022
New team alert: Boise State Nacuas
— Kaimana Nacua (@KaiNacua) November 6, 2022
@AsapPuka yessir!! Def takin that next step!
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) November 6, 2022
LEAGUE @jarenhall3
— Kaimana Nacua (@KaiNacua) November 6, 2022
That’s a very solid win for Kalani Sitake and BYU.
On the road against statistically one of the best defenses in the country. BSU found an offensive stride over the last 4 games scoring an average of 36 points/game.
BYU’s defense stood up when they absolutely had to.
Solid win.— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 6, 2022
I’m going to miss Puka…
— David Nixon (@D_Nixon) November 6, 2022
A POSITIVE: For the foreseeable future BYU ended all of their rivalries vs Utah, Utah St, and Boise St with a win before they enter the Big 12 🔥
— Trajan Pili (@TRAYpili9) November 6, 2022
The emotion from Kalani Sitake and Tom Holmoe.#BYU #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/DvobHQ9j2c
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2022
My main man @jarenwilkey has been a staple of @BYUCougars for as long as I can remember!
This picture of @AsapPuka simply added to his GOAT status @BYU!
What a frame! pic.twitter.com/B8flOWes5l
— Jonathan Tavernari (@For3JT) November 6, 2022
Thank you to my friend @GovernorLittle for the invitation. And thanks to BYU for letting this Aggie cheer you on. Congratulations on a fun win! https://t.co/PPbXkPYQjb
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) November 6, 2022
Final two years of independence for BYU: Pac-12 championship last year, Mountain West championship this year
— Patrick Kinahan (@PKKinahan) November 6, 2022
Greatest. BYU. Catch. Ever. pic.twitter.com/TbHtMrT0W4
— 🦃Andy Splatz🦃 (@AndySplatz) November 6, 2022
This photo warms my heart💙 😘 @MountainWest pic.twitter.com/Me4MOtUYFT
— Nuka Pacua (@UpdateBYUHC) November 6, 2022
Puka Nacua describes the game-winning touchdown catch against Boise State.#BYU #BYUFootball pic.twitter.com/NPtIKZu9VT
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 6, 2022
#BYU WR Puka Nacua: “Love and learn for sure is a lot better when we’re winning.” 😂 #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/D9virItePN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2022
Kalani Sitake showed love to a fan that cheered for him during the postgame press conference. 😂 🤙 #BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/HH75SXbkRl
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2022
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
