Darius Lassiter will miss the first half against Colorado. He has big plans for the second

BYU receiver Darius Lassiter spins away from Oklahoma State safety Kobe Hylton during game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Darius Lassiter is down to the last half of his last stand. When he takes the field in the second half of No. 17 BYU’s battle against No. 23 Colorado in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl, it will most likely mark the beginning of the end to the second half of his college career.

Lassiter’s fight in the final minutes of the Houston game on Nov. 30 will keep him out of Saturday’s game (5:30 p.m., ABC) for the first two quarters. His loss is significant as he and teammate Chase Roberts generate most of BYU’s receiving yards (1,522) and touchdowns (eight).

“Things happen. I can’t dwell on something that happened three weeks ago,” said Lassiter, who pledges to make up for his suspension by making big plays in the second half. “I’ve got a whole bunch left, because in the second half, I’m not coming out of the game.”

Lassiter has come a long way since his days playing at Butler Community College and Eastern Michigan.

Since arriving in Provo in 2023, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior has 72 receptions for 1,044 yards and eight touchdowns, including a dramatic game winner against Oklahoma State.

“It’s been a blessing, just knowing where I was two years ago in a spot where I wasn’t too happy,” Lassiter said. “My ultimate goal was to be able to shed a light on my talents, but at the end of the day, I got something bigger here. I grew a family. I have brothers and friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Lassiter shared the spotlight and a majority of Jake Retzlaff’s passes with Roberts. The junior from American Fork caught 51 passes for 843 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season.

“I love his mentality. He has…

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Publish date : 2024-12-26 04:00:00

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