Canada runs for 213 yards, 1 TD; BYU beats UNLV 31-21
Squally Canada had a career-best 213 yards rushing and one of BYU's season-high three rushing touchdowns to help the Cougars beat UNLV 31-21 on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
BYU Cougars
31
UNLV Rebels
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
| UNLV | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Sam Boyd Stadium · 19,811 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Utah Utes | L 20-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Arizona State Sun Devils | W 27-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ UCF Knights | L 31-39 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish | W 28-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Iowa State Cyclones | W 24-10 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:39 31-21
Rhett Almond 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:46 28-21
Devonte Boyd 13 Yd pass from Johnny Stanton (Evan Pantels Kick)
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Touchdown 1:40 28-14
Austin Kafentzis 11 Yd Run (Rhett Almond Kick)
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Touchdown 4:23 21-14
Brandon Presley 18 Yd pass from Johnny Stanton (Evan Pantels Kick)
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Touchdown 13:04 21-7
Squally Canada 2 Yd Run (Rhett Almond Kick)
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Touchdown 0:27 14-7
Aleva Hifo 11 Yd pass from Joe Critchlow (Rhett Almond Kick)
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Touchdown 4:25 7-7
Lexington Thomas 1 Yd Run (Evan Pantels Kick)
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Touchdown 9:06 7-0
Brayden El-Bakri 1 Yd Run (Rhett Almond Kick)
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BYU
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:33 · End of Game
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UNLV 1:33
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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BYU 1:45
7 plays, 37 yards, 3:02 · Downs
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UNLV 4:47
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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BYU 5:39
10 plays, 45 yards, 4:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:39 31-21
Rhett Almond 28 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 10:46
8 plays, 93 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:46 28-21
Devonte Boyd 13 Yd pass from Johnny Stanton (Evan Pantels Kick)
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BYU 13:20
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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UNLV 14:53
6 plays, 36 yards, 1:41 · Downs
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BYU 1:40
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:40 28-14
Austin Kafentzis 11 Yd Run (Rhett Almond Kick)
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UNLV 4:23
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:23 21-14
Brandon Presley 18 Yd pass from Johnny Stanton (Evan Pantels Kick)
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BYU 8:06
7 plays, 33 yards, 2:50 · Missed FG
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UNLV 10:56
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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BYU 13:04
4 plays, 68 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:04 21-7
Squally Canada 2 Yd Run (Rhett Almond Kick)
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UNLV
1 play, -1 yard, 0:27 · End of Half
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BYU 0:27
11 plays, 74 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 14-7
Aleva Hifo 11 Yd pass from Joe Critchlow (Rhett Almond Kick)
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UNLV 4:25
9 plays, 79 yards, 4:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:25 7-7
Lexington Thomas 1 Yd Run (Evan Pantels Kick)
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BYU 9:06
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:06 7-0
Brayden El-Bakri 1 Yd Run (Rhett Almond Kick)
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UNLV 12:27
15 plays, 79 yards, 7:09 · Interception
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BYU 4:36
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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UNLV 5:59
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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BYU 7:45
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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UNLV 10:23
10 plays, 44 yards, 4:37 · Missed FG
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
BYU
UNLV
24
1st Downs
21
2-10
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
425
Total Yards
447
160
Passing
325
14/22
Comp/Att
20/33
7.3
Yards per pass
9.8
265
Rushing
122
42
Rushing Attempts
34
6.3
Yards per rush
3.6
2-20
Penalties
6-75
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
30:04
Possession
29:56
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