No. 25 BYU rolls past FCS McNeese State, 30-3
Freshmen Lopini Katoa ran for two touchdowns, Skyler Southam kicked three field goals and No. 25 BYU took advantage of McNeese State's second-quarter mistakes in a 30-3 victory Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
McNeese Cowboys
3
BYU Cougars
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCNS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BYU | 0 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
LaVell Edwards Stadium · 53,223 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Houston Christian Huskies | W 10-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Nicholls Colonels | W 16-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Incarnate Word Cardinals | L 6-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Northwestern State Demons | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ LSU Tigers | L 14-63 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:49 3-30
Skyler Southam 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:53 3-27
Skyler Southam 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-24
Skyler Southam 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:09 3-21
Lopini Katoa 14 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick)
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Touchdown 6:37 3-14
Talon Shumway 7 Yd pass from Tanner Mangum (Skyler Southam Kick)
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Touchdown 8:42 3-7
Lopini Katoa 4 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick)
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Field Goal 6:38 3-0
Gunnar Raborn 20 Yd Field Goal
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BYU
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:25 · End of Game
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MCNS 2:25
1 play, 2 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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BYU 2:33
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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MCNS 5:00
8 plays, 25 yards, 4:10 · Downs
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BYU 9:10
12 plays, 41 yards, 5:50 · Downs
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MCNS
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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BYU 1:49
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:49 3-30
Skyler Southam 47 Yd Field Goal
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MCNS 3:05
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:01 · Interception
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BYU 5:06
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MCNS 7:08
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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BYU 8:53
12 plays, 70 yards, 6:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:53 3-27
Skyler Southam 22 Yd Field Goal
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BYU 15:00
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:53 · Field Goal
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MCNS 0:53
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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BYU 1:09
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 3-24
Skyler Southam 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:09 3-21
Lopini Katoa 14 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick)
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MCNS 2:37
5 plays, -3 yards, 4:00 · Punt
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BYU 6:37
5 plays, 31 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:37 3-14
Talon Shumway 7 Yd pass from Tanner Mangum (Skyler Southam Kick)
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MCNS 8:14
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:28 · Interception
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BYU 8:42
8 plays, 79 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:42 3-7
Lopini Katoa 4 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick)
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MCNS 11:38
10 plays, 62 yards, 5:39 · Missed FG
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BYU 2:17
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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MCNS 4:48
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:38 · Missed FG
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BYU 6:26
1 play, -3 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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MCNS 6:38
8 plays, 48 yards, 2:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:38 3-0
Gunnar Raborn 20 Yd Field Goal
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BYU 9:21
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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MCNS 12:04
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:56 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
MCNS
BYU
10
1st Downs
18
0-10
3rd down efficiency
7-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
207
Total Yards
291
134
Passing
130
18/26
Comp/Att
16/27
5.2
Yards per pass
4.8
73
Rushing
161
28
Rushing Attempts
42
2.6
Yards per rush
3.8
10-70
Penalties
5-56
4
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
27:33
Possession
32:27
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