Full Breakdown
BYU Dominates Utah Tech 63-7 in Season-Opening Blowout
9/7/2026, 2:23:06 AM
Game Overview
On September 5, 2026, No. 14 BYU Cougars defeated FCS Utah Tech Trailblazers 63-7 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU built a 56-0 lead by the third quarter and amassed 413 total yards after halftime. Utah Tech, coming off a 54-0 loss to Montana State, fell to 0-2.
Key Performances
- Legend Glasker – Freshman receiver scored three touchdowns and finished with 65 receiving yards on three catches.
- Bear Bachmeier – Quarterback threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns before halftime, adding a rushing score.
- Cannon DeVries – Returned the opening kickoff of the second half 100 yards for a touchdown.
- Evan Johnson – Recorded an interception that set up a rushing score.
- Preston Rex – Added a 9-yard touchdown run.
Utah Tech’s offense was limited to 52 yards in the first half and managed only 7 points total. The Trailblazers forced four turnovers, three before halftime, but could not sustain drives.
Coaches’ Perspectives
Trailblazers head coach Lance Anderson noted the need for a stronger run game, better quarterback protection, and more consistent play, while praising BYU’s depth and new defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga.
Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake highlighted the team’s energy and execution across all phases, emphasizing the “great brotherhood” of the freshman class. He expressed concern for senior safety Raider Damuni, who left with a knee injury, and offered prayers for his recovery.
Statistical Summary
- Final score: BYU 63, Utah Tech 7
- Total yards (BYU): 413 after halftime; 52 in Utah Tech’s first half
- Turnovers forced (BYU): 4 (3 before halftime)
- First-down efficiency (BYU): 20 first downs on 44 plays (45.5%)
- Average yards per play (BYU): 8.1
Implications for the Season
The win puts BYU at 1-0 and extends its unbeaten streak against non-FBS opponents since 1960. The performance strengthens BYU’s early-season positioning. Utah Tech’s loss highlights the difficulty of facing a top-ranked FBS program and may prompt adjustments before their next game at Montana.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Obviously it’s hard to say after one game, and obviously we did not match up real well with them, but you look at their roster and I think they got a lot of those (championship caliber) pieces,” — Lance Anderson
- “Coming into the game, I really wanted to score,” — Legend Glasker
- “I don’t have an update on his injury at this time, but I didn’t like that he couldn’t walk off the field on his own,” — Kalani Sitake
