Zach Wilson, BYU Convert 4th & Goal Following 50-Yard Fumble Recovery By Isaiah Kaufusi
Nov 21, 2020, 2:33 PM
BYU linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
PROVO, Utah – Quarterback Zach Wilson and the Cougar offense converted a 4th & Goal against North Alabama after the BYU drive was set up by a 50-yard fumble recovery from linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi.
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The Cougars hosted the North Alabama Lions at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, November 21.
North Alabama had possession at the BYU 49-yard with 4:50 left in the second Lions running back Tyler Price fumbled the ball.
Kaufusi picked up the pigskin and returned it 50 yards to the North Alabama six-yard line.
50 yard fumble recovery from @isaiah_kaufusi 🏈#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/1DScI9FC97
— BYUtv Sports (@byutvsports) November 21, 2020
It was Kaufusi’s fourth career fumble recovery.
Against the Lions, the linebacker had four total tackles, three solo tackles, one sack, and one tackle for loss.
.@isaiah_kaufusi 50 yard fumble recovery to set the Cougs up near the goal line! pic.twitter.com/z3zpwObudO
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 21, 2020
Four plays later, BYU decided to go for it on 4th & Goal from the three-yard line.
Wilson connected with tight end Isaac Rex, who jumped above a Lion defender for the Cougar touchdown.
It was Rex’s second touchdown reception of the game.
Isaac Rex comes up BIG on 4th down 👀#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/XsqYZsCj6H
— BYUtv Sports (@byutvsports) November 21, 2020
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After the play, Wilson was 8/14 passing for 132 yards and three touchdowns.
Rex had three catches for 20 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
The game between the Lions vs. Cougars game is broadcast on BYUtv and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.
