BYU Wins @ California

BYU pulls out another win at California's home field in a 42-35 win. They played this last Saturday, November 29, 2014, and now has a current record of 8-4.

The offense and defense both played well. The defense still isn't the best but on the last drive, they were able to stop California from scoring and tying the game. The offense had a great game with Christian Stewart getting his highest passing yard count in a game so far. He also got the most passing touchdowns in a game so far. Jordan Leslie also did well with the next best offensive performance of the game. Scott Arellano, the punter, helped a lot in pinning California back 3 out 4 times with his punts. Penalties are still a problem, but hopefully those improve. Despite those penalties, though, and the inconsistent execution of the defense, BYU as a whole team was able to get the win. The game was a hard-fought close game the whole time. With a half-time score of 21-14 (California winning), BYU was able to outscore in the second half with a defense who was able to stop California more than in the second half.

It has been a tough but good season for BYU so far. They are now 4-0 since their losing streak in October, and they should be able to make that 5-0 after the bowl game if they can continue to play as a whole team.

Their last game for this season is their bowl game, the Miami Beach Bowl, played in Florida on Monday, December 22, 2014, versus an American Athletic Conference team who is unknown right now. It is currently scheduled to be broadcast at 12:00 PM MST on an unknown network. When more details are announced, I will do a quick post about it.

Here are some quick stats from the game:
PASSING/RECEIVING (433 total yards; 5 touchdowns; 18.8 average yards per catch)
Christian Stewart (QB): 23 completions for 38 attempts (60.53%); 5 TOUCHDOWNS; longest pass was 83 yards for a touchdown; 194.40 quarterback efficiency; 11.4 average yards per passing attempt; 1 interception; 3 sacks; lost a fumble
Mitchell Juergens (WR): 107 yards with 15.3 average; 2 TOUCHDOWNS; longest catch was 47 yards
Devon Blackmon (WR): 60 yards with 10.0 average; longest catch was 15 yards
Jordan Leslie (WR): 155 yards with 31.0 average; 2 TOUCHDOWNS; longest catch was 83 yards (for a touchdown)
Algernon Brown (RB): 31 yards with 15.5 average; 1 TOUCHDOWN; longest catch was 22 yards
Other players with catches: Mitch Mathews (WR; 1 for 39 yards); Paul Lasike (RB; 1 for 28 yards); Terenn Houk (WR; 1 for 13 yards)

RUSHING (107 net (144 total) yards; 1 touchdown)
Paul Lasike (RB): 63 yards with 5.3 average; 1 TOUCHDOWN; longest rush was 30 yards
Algernon Brown (RB): 38 yards with 3.5 average; longest rush was 9 yards
Adam Hine (RB): 20 yards with 6.7 average; longest rush was 10 yards
Christian Stewart (QB): gained 23 yards but lost 35 (-12 net yards); longest rush was 7 yards

PUNTING/KICKING
Scott Arellano (P): 4 punts with 47.3 average yards; 3 of 4 total punts was within 20-yard line; longest punt was 53 yards
Trevor Samson (K): 6 for 6 on extra point kicks

DEFENSIVE (94 total (54 solo) tackles; 9 passes broken up; 3 quarterback hits; 5 tackles for loss for 18 yards; 1 sack; 1 interception)
Kai Nacua (DB): 14 total (9 solo) tackles; 1.5 tackles for loss for 2 yards
Skye PoVey (DB): 11 total (7 solo) tackles; 2 passes broken up; 1 INTERCEPTION and a 27-yard return
Harvey Jackson (DB): 10 total (6 solo) tackles
Michael Davis (DB): 7 total (5 solo) tackles; 2 passes broken up
Austin Heder (LB): 7 total (2 solo) tackles
Logan Taele (DL): 7 total (2 solo) tackles
Robertson Daniel (DB): 5 total (4 solo) tackles; 1 pass broken up
Alani Fua (LB): 5 total (3 solo) tackles; 1 tackle for loss for 8 yards; 3 passes broken up
Graham Rowley (DL): 3 total (3 solo) tackles
Michael Alisa (LB): 3 total (1 solo) tackles; 1 quarterback hit
Jordan Preator (DB): 2 total (2 solo) tackles; 1 pass broken up
Remington Peck (DL): 2 total (1 solo) tackles; 1 tackle for loss for 1 yard; 1 quarterback hit
Travis Tuiloma (DL): 2 total tackles; 1 quarterback hit
Sione Takitaki (LB): 1 total/solo tackle; 1 SACK; 1 tackle for loss for 7 yards