Ravell Call, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Zach Wilson is brought down by Boise State Broncos linebacker Desmond Williams during game in Boise on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Wilson was one of 28 freshman who saw the field last season.
PROVO — Quarterback Zach Wilson highlighted a BYU freshman class that made a major impact on the program in 2018.
Last summer, the NCAA announced a major rule change regarding redshirts — players can participate in up to four games in a season without burning a redshirt year. This past season, the Cougars played 28 freshmen, including 18 true freshmen, while 14 different freshmen started at least one game.