The BYU Cougars (3-9) and Hawai'i Warriors (3-8) will meet for the 30th time today. Here is a close up look at each team: the numbers, the playmakers, and the keys to the game for BYU to walk of the field winners in the final game of the season.
Numbers
| BYU Offense | Hawai'i Defense | |
16.0
|
Points Per Game
|
34.3
|
1,412
|
Rushing Yards
|
2,237
|
4.03
|
Yards Per Rush
|
5.25
|
9
|
Rushing TDs
|
20
|
11 (6)
|
Fumbles (Lost)
|
16 (4)
|
2,364
|
Passing Yards
|
2,817
|
54.3
|
Completion %
|
64.2
|
6.0
|
Yards/Attempt
|
6.9
|
12
|
TD Passes
|
28
|
19
|
Interceptions
|
9
|
105.1
|
Pass Efficiency
|
164.5
|
314.7
|
Total Yards/Game
|
459.5
|
5.08
|
Yards Per Play
|
6.9
|
34.2%
|
3rd Down Conversions
|
48.6%
|
22.7% (5/22)
|
4th Down Conversions
|
64.3% (9/14)
|
58 (503)
|
Penalties (Yards)
|
N/A
|
27:10
|
Time of Possession
|
27:48
|
| BYU Defense | Hawai'i Offense | |
25.1
|
Points Per Game
|
23.0
|
1,891
|
Rushing Yards
|
1,990
|
3.74
|
Yards Per Rush
|
4.9
|
15
|
Rushing TDs
|
15
|
17 (8)
|
Fumbles (Lost)
|
18 (9)
|
2,670
|
Passing Yards
|
2,556
|
64.9
|
Completion %
|
60.3
|
7.7
|
Yards/Attempt
|
6.6
|
17
|
TD Passes
|
17
|
8
|
Interceptions
|
8
|
140.9
|
Pass Efficiency
|
126.4
|
380.1
|
Total Yards/Game
|
413.3
|
5.35
|
Yards Per Play
|
5.8
|
41.5%
|
3rd Down Conversions
|
39.1%
|
59.1% (13/22)
|
4th Down Conversions
|
36% (9/25)
|
N/A
|
Penalties (Yards)
|
87 (771)
|
32:50
|
Time of Possession
|
32:12
|
| BYU | SPECIAL TEAMS | Hawai'i |
18.1
|
Kickoff Returns
|
19.9
|
5.4
|
Punt Returns
|
4.4
|
13/18
|
Field Goals
|
4/9
|
46
|
Long
|
38
|
21/21
|
Extra Points
|
31/32
|
42.7
|
Punting Average
|
42.2
|
59
|
Long
|
55
|
Playmakers
BYU
Quarterback
Joe Critchlow: 41-78 (52.6%), 476 yards, 2 TD, 4 Int., 102.0 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: No (9 carries, -48 yards)
Running Back
Squally Canada: 103 carries, 597 yards (5.8 ave.), 4 TD, Long: 54
KJ Hall: 30 carries, 206 yards, (6.9 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 75
Austin Kafentzis: 23 carries, 129 yards (5.6 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 34
Wide Receiver
Matt Bushman: 47 receptions, 468 yards (10.0 ave.), 3 TD, Long: 36
Aleva Hifo: 37 receptions, 437 yards (11.8 ave.), 2 TD, Long: 46
Micah Simon: 23 receptions, 340 yards (14.8 ave.), 3 TD, Long: 50
Hawai'i
Quarterback
Dru Brown: 226-374 (60.4%), 2,527 yards, 16 TD, 8 Int., 127.0 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: No (56 carries, 17 yards, 2 TD)
Running Back
Diocemy Saint Juste: 270 carries, 1,471 yards (5.4 ave.), 7 TD, Long: 75 yards
Ryan Tuiasoa: 46 carries, 299 yards (6.5 ave.), 5 TD, Long: 49 yards
Wide Receiver
John Ursua: 47 receptions, 667 yards (14.2 ave.), 5 TD, Long: 85 yards
Dylan Collie: 50 receptions, 533 yards (10.7 ave.), 4 TD, Long: 50
Ammon Barker: 36 receptions, 357 yards (9.9 ave.), 0 TD, Long: 25
Keys to the Game
1. Get off to a fast start: BYU needs to score at least a touchdown, if not 10 points, in the first quarter. Preferably no later than the second possession of the game. Have a couple of plays 20 yards or longer, too. Take a look at the Hawai'i defense's numbers again; they are terrible. BYU has to take advantage of the weak opponent. Otherwise, the Warriors defense could gain confidence and keep BYU in check, like UMass did, all game.
2. Stout run defense: Hawai'i's top two running backs average over five yards per carry. They have carried the ball over 300 times this season. The Warriors are going to pound the ball on the ground. BYU has to be stout up front and not allow easy 3rd and Short situtaions.
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