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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harrison Taggart (11) sacks the Colorado Buffaloes QB during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
The BYU Cougars cruised past the Colorado Buffaloes in the Valero Alamo Bowl Saturday night, winning 36-14 to finish the 2024 season with an 11-2 record.
Here are three keys that led to the Cougars’ victory.
LJ Martin had a career night
BYU’s sophomore running back earned Offensive MVP honors for his performance against the Buffaloes, and for good reason. Martin logged 17 carries for 93 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt, and scored two touchdowns.
Additionally, he ended the night as the team’s leading receiver with 33 yards, including a 28-yard reception that brought the Cougars into the red zone to set up their first score.
Martin’s efforts helped allow BYU to flourish even with quarterback Jake Retzlaff struggling at times, as the Cougars rushed for 180 yards as a team and burned just under 36 minutes of clock.
BYU’s defense was outstanding
On the first play of the game, Martin ran for a 6-yard pickup. This singular gain ended up as triple the number of rushing yards Colorado accumulated against the Cougars for the entire contest.
Seriously.
Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) douses BYU head coach Kalani Sitake during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
The Brigham Young Cougars celebrate their win over the Colorado Buffaloes during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) hoists the trophy after beating the Colorado Buffaloes during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU…
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Publish date : 2024-12-29 05:29:00
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