Numbers
| BYU Offense | UMass Defense | |
16.5
|
Points Per Game
|
30.9
|
1,370
|
Rushing Yards
|
1,954
|
4.23
|
Yards Per Rush
|
4.82
|
9
|
Rushing TDs
|
21
|
10 (6)
|
Fumbles (Lost)
|
14 (6)
|
2,107
|
Passing Yards
|
1,932
|
55.3
|
Completion %
|
52.0
|
6.0
|
Yards/Attempt
|
6.6
|
11
|
TD Passes
|
13
|
15
|
Interceptions
|
8
|
107.8
|
Pass Efficiency
|
116.4
|
316
|
Total Yards/Game
|
388.6
|
5.17
|
Yards Per Play
|
5.6
|
34.5%
|
3rd Down Conversions
|
34.2%
|
25% (5/20)
|
4th Down Conversions
|
47.4% (9/19)
|
53 (468)
|
Penalties (Yards)
|
N/A
|
27:04
|
Time of Possession
|
30:37
|
| BYU Defense | UMass Offense | |
25.9
|
Points Per Game
|
30.6
|
1,822
|
Rushing Yards
|
1,399
|
3.86
|
Yards Per Rush
|
3.9
|
15
|
Rushing TDs
|
17
|
14 (8)
|
Fumbles (Lost)
|
18 (9)
|
2,440
|
Passing Yards
|
2,948
|
65.5
|
Completion %
|
59.8
|
7.8
|
Yards/Attempt
|
8.1
|
16
|
TD Passes
|
21
|
8
|
Interceptions
|
5
|
142.7
|
Pass Efficiency
|
144.3
|
387.5
|
Total Yards/Game
|
434.7
|
5.43
|
Yards Per Play
|
6.0
|
42.9%
|
3rd Down Conversions
|
34.7%
|
59.1% (13/22)
|
4th Down Conversions
|
59.1% (13/22)
|
N/A
|
Penalties (Yards)
|
70 (592)
|
32:56
|
Time of Possession
|
29:23
|
| BYU | SPECIAL TEAMS | UMass |
18.1
|
Kickoff Returns
|
19.7
|
1.5
|
Punt Returns
|
4.8
|
12/17
|
Field Goals
|
9/13
|
46
|
Long
|
48
|
20/20
|
Extra Points
|
35/38
|
42.6
|
Punting Average
|
42.3
|
59
|
Long
|
63
|
Playmakers
BYU
Quarterback
Joe Critchlow: 20-33 (60.6%), 219 yards, 1 TD, 0 Int., 126.3 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: No (2 carries, -2 yards)
Running Back
Squally Canada: 92 carries, 546 yards (5.9 ave.), 4 TD, Long: 54
KJ Hall: 22 carries, 169 yards, (7.7 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 75
Austin Kafentzis: 23 carries, 129 yards (5.6 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 34
Wide Receiver
Matt Bushman: 45 receptions, 453 yards (10.1 ave.), 2 TD, Long: 36
Aleva Hifo: 34 receptions, 404 yards (11.9 ave.), 2 TD, Long: 46
Micah Simon: 21 receptions, 274 yards (13.0 ave.), 3 TD, Long: 50
UMass
Quarterback
Andrew Ford: 172-274 (62.8%), 2,345 yards, 17 TD, 3 Int., 152.9 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: No (56 carries, -110 yards, 2 TD)
Ross Comis: 45-82 (54.9%), 603 yards, 4 TD, 1 Int., 130.3 pass efficiency
Dual Threat: Yes (45 carries, 145 yards, 2 TD)
Running Back
Marquis Young: 146 carries, 804 yards (5.5 ave.), 8 TD, Long: 95 yards
Bilal Ally: 79 carries, 335 yards (4.2 ave.), 3 TD, Long: 57 yards
Wide Receiver
Andy Isabella: 51 receptions, 841 yards (16.5 ave.), 8 TD, Long: 69 yards
Adam Breneman: 54 receptions, 685 yards (12.7 ave.), 3 TD, Long: 41
Sadiq Palmer: 29 receptions, 449 yards (15.5 ave.), 1 TD, Long: 38
Keys to the Game
1. Limit the number of big plays: UMass averages over 30 points per game, and over 430 yards of total offense per game, but the Minutemen don't have a good pass completion percentage, yards per rush, or third down conversion rate. That means they are moving the ball and scoring points on big plays, particularly pass plays.
2. No turnovers: UMass is careful with the ball. Its quarterbacks have thrown just five interceptions all season. BYU cannot turn the ball over itself. Turnovers have been costly this year for the Cougars. If they start turning the ball over, then they could fall behind and not recover.
3. Help Critchlow: Notwithstanding last week's positive starting debut, he is still a freshman and needs help from the rest of the team to continue to develop and play well. The offensive line needs to provide good pass protection. The running game needs to be a weapon again. The defense cannot let UMass build a two touchdown lead.
The Editor appreciates all feedback. He can be reached via email at bluecougarfootball@gmail.com
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