Tooley Picks Off Jefferson, Slovis Finds Kingston To Tie Game Against Arkansas
Sep 16, 2023, 8:21 PM | Updated: 11:33 pm
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – BYU linebacker Max Tooley hauled in an interception to set up a game-tying touchdown by the Cougars during their football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks.
BYU defense helps Cougars tie game on offense
The Razorbacks hosted the Cougars at Razorback Stadium (Capacity: 76,000) in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Saturday, September 16.
With 2:02 left in the third quarter, Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson threw a pass over the middle and straight into the hands of Tooley. The BYU linebacker returned the ball to the Arkansas 20-yard line.
Game-changing interception by none other than Max Tooley!#BYU #BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/CYWX0yXmNd
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 17, 2023
The pick ended a six-play, 12-yard drive by the Razorbacks and set up the Cougars in scoring territory. On the following play, BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis connected with Parker Kingston for a 20-yard touchdown. After a PAT, the Cougars tied the game at 31-31.
THE PICK. THE SCORE.@maxtooley23 🤜🤛 @ParkerKingston
📺: ESPN2 – https://t.co/853O6AXXPc pic.twitter.com/2ajqEpl2PA
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 17, 2023
After the touchdown, Slovis was 10/22 passing for 111 yards and one touchdown.
Kingston had two receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown. The receiver was also 1/1 passing for 37 yards and a touchdown.
#BYU capitalizes immediately on the interception.
Kedon Slovis connects with a Parker Kingston on a screen for a 20-yard Touchdown.
Tie game.#BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 17, 2023
Tooley had three total tackles, two solo tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one interception.
BYU’s game against Arkansas is broadcast on ESPN2, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM & 1160 AM), and sports.ksl.com.
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.
BYU’s game against Arkansas will start at 5:30 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN2, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM & 1160 AM), and sports.ksl.com.
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