BYU vs. Fresno State: Numbers, Playmakers, and Keys to the game



The BYU Cougars travel to play the Fresno State Bulldogs, Saturday, November 4 Here is a close up look at each team: the numbers, the playmakers for both sides, and the keys to the game for a Cougar victory.













BYU (2-7)
Streak: Won 1

The Numbers
OFFENSE
Points per game: 15.3

Rushing yards: 983
Yards per rush: 3.85
Rushing Touchdowns: 5
Fumbles (Lost): 8 (5)

Passing yards: 1733
Completion percentage: 54.9
Yards per attempt: 6.1
Touchdown passes: 10
Interceptions: 15
Pass Efficiency: 107.3

Total yards per game: 301.8
Yards per play: 5.04
3rd Down conversions: 33.9%
4th Down conversions: 25% (4 of 16)
Penalties (Yards): 48 (423)
Time of Possession: 26:33

DEFENSE
Points per game: 27.1

Rushing yards: 1564
Yards per rush: 3.93
Rushing Touchdowns: 12
Fumbles (Lost): 13 (8)

Passing yards: 1941
Completion percentage: 65.8
Yards per attempt: 7.5
Touchdown passes: 14
Interceptions: 6
Pass Efficiency: 141.6

Total yards per game: 389.4
Yards per play: 5.33
3rd Down conversions: 42.1%
4th Down conversions: 55.6% (10 of 18)
Time of Possession: 33:27

SPECIAL TEAMS
Kickoff Returns: 16.9 yards per return
Punt Returns: 1.62 yards per return
Field Goals: 9/13 (69.2%)
         Long: 38
Extra Points: 15/15 (100%)
Punting: 42.4 yards per punt
         Long: 59

Playmakers
Quarterback 
Tanner Mangum: 127/224 (56.7%), 1377 yards, 8 TD, 9 Int, 112.1 pass efficiency
Longest pass: 46 yards
Dual Threat: No (28 rush, -19 yards)

Running Back
Ula Tolutau: 72 carries, 303 yards (4.2), 2 TD, Long: 18 yards
Squally Canada: 55 carries, 249 yards (4.5), 2 TD, Long: 34 yards
KJ Hall: 22 carries, 169 yards (7.7), 1 TD, Long: 75 yards
Austin Kafentzis: 12 carries, 76 yards (6.3), Long: 34 yards

Wide Receiver
Matt Bushman: 31 receptions, 304 yards (9.8), 2 TD, Long: 36
Aleva Hifo: 26 receptions, 332 yards (12.8), 1 TD, Long: 46
Micah Simon: 17 receptions, 223 yards (13.1), 3 TD, Long: 50













FRESNO STATE (5-3)
Streak: Lost 1

The Numbers
OFFENSE
Points per game: 30.1

Rushing yards: 1345
Yards per rush: 4.64
Rushing Touchdowns: 15
Fumbles (Lost): 11 (4)

Passing yards: 1899
Completion percentage: 62.3
Yards per attempt: 7.9
Touchdown passes: 12
Interceptions: 3
Pass Efficiency: 143.2

Total yards per game: 405.5
Yards per play: 6.13
3rd Down conversions: 32.3%
4th Down conversions: 58.3% (7 of 12)
Penalties (Yards): 40 (340)
Time of Possession: 31:11

DEFENSE
Points per game: 18.6

Rushing yards: 983
Yards per rush: 3.61
Rushing Touchdowns: 8
Fumbles (Lost): 11 (7)

Passing yards: 1483
Completion percentage: 61.3
Yards per attempt: 6.1
Touchdown passes: 9
Interceptions: 7
Pass Efficiency: 119.1

Total yards per game: 308.3
Yards per play: 4.8
3rd Down conversions: 30.6%
4th Down conversions: 30.8% (4 of 13)
Time of Possession: 28:49

SPECIAL TEAMS
Kickoff Returns: 22.6 yards per return
Punt Returns: 8.4 yards per return
Field Goals: 14/17 (82.4%)
         Long:
Extra Points: 27/28 (96.4%)
Punting: 39.8 yards per punt
         Long: 66

Playmakers
Quarterback 
Marcus McMaryion: 99/154 (64.3%), 1294 yards, 7 TD, 1 Int, 148.6 pass efficiency
Longest pass: 75 yards
Dual Threat: Yes (33 rush, 174 yards, Long: 57)

Running Back
Jordan Mims: 81 carries, 403 yards (5.0), 3 TD, Long: 24 yards
Ronnie Rivers: 65 carries, 344 yards (5.3), 5 TD, Long: 30 yards
Josh Hokit: 59 carries, 292 yards (4.9), 7 TD, Long: 26 yards

Wide Receiver
KeeSean Johnson: 41 receptions, 555 yards (13.5), 4 TD, Long: 75
Da'Man Scott: 33 receptions, 320 yards (9.7), 1 TD, Long: 30
Jamire Jordan: 11 receptions, 273 yards (9.4), 3 TD, Long: 70

KEYS TO THE GAME: Finish drives with touchdowns. Limit the big plays on defense. Believe that they belong, otherwise, if Fresno State jumps out to an early lead, it could be game over.

TIME: 8:45 PM (Mountain Time)
TV: ESPN 2
RADIO: BYU Radio, Sirius XM 143/BYU Sports Network/KSL 1160 AM, 102.7 FM


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