Rypien, Boise St. hold off BYU for 21-16 win
Brett Rypien threw for 214 yards and a touchdown and the Boise State defense made a last-minute goal line stand as the Broncos held off upset-minded BYU 21-16 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
BYU Cougars
16
Boise State Broncos
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| BSU | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Albertsons Stadium · 35,241 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 6:32 16-21
Skyler Southam 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:44 13-21
Alexander Mattison 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Touchdown 9:46 13-14
Zach Wilson 4 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick)
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Field Goal 4:58 6-14
Skyler Southam 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:08 3-14
Skyler Southam 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:54 0-14
A.J. Richardson 7 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 0-7
Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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BYU
9 plays, 79 yards, 2:05 · End of Game
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BSU 2:05
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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BYU 3:19
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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BSU 4:42
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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BYU 6:32
12 plays, 42 yards, 4:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:32 16-21
Skyler Southam 41 Yd Field Goal
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BSU 11:07
12 plays, 46 yards, 4:28 · Downs
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BYU 0:35
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:09 · Fumble
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BSU 1:44
16 plays, 79 yards, 8:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:44 13-21
Alexander Mattison 3 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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BYU 9:46
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:46 13-14
Zach Wilson 4 Yd Run (Skyler Southam Kick)
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BSU 11:46
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:14 · Fumble
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BSU
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:44 · End of Half
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BYU 0:44
8 plays, 14 yards, 2:11 · Fumble
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BSU 2:55
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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BYU 4:58
7 plays, -7 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:58 6-14
Skyler Southam 43 Yd Field Goal
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BSU 8:54
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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BYU 9:08
12 plays, 67 yards, 5:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:08 3-14
Skyler Southam 26 Yd Field Goal
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BSU 14:09
4 plays, -6 yards, 1:37 · Missed FG
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BYU 0:46
0 plays, -4 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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BSU 0:46
11 plays, 69 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:54 0-14
A.J. Richardson 7 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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BYU 5:45
9 plays, 44 yards, 3:42 · Missed FG
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BSU 9:27
7 plays, 41 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 0-7
Alexander Mattison 1 Yd Run (Haden Hoggarth Kick)
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BYU 13:31
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
BYU
BSU
21
1st Downs
20
3-12
3rd down efficiency
8-14
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
388
Total Yards
327
292
Passing
214
19/29
Comp/Att
23/35
10.1
Yards per pass
6.1
96
Rushing
113
38
Rushing Attempts
37
2.5
Yards per rush
3.1
8-58
Penalties
7-81
3
Turnovers
2
3
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
27:31
Possession
32:29
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