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BYU football notebook: Cougar defense preparing for a different challenge this week against Utah

Defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki was very pleased with his players' opening performance against Arizona last week.

“We have to make sure we’re sound because they run a lot of different stuff.”

BYU defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki

PROVO — Arizona presented a big challenge for the BYU defense, a challenge it largely met in keeping the Wildcats' high-octane offensive attack in check in helping secure last week's 18-16 win. While defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki was very pleased with the overall performance, he recognizes this week's opponent, Utah, brings a new challenge with its variety of formations.