PROVO — Youth served the BYU football team well during Saturday's win over Hawaii, much like it has for the better part of the 2018 season. Over half the offensive starters were freshmen, with true freshman quarterback Zach Wilson helping provide a charge of new energy sorely needed following consecutive blowout losses to Washington and Utah State, respectively.
Those making starts on offense were freshmen offensive linemen James Empey, Brady Christensen and Keanu Saleapaga, along with receiver Gunner Romney, running back Lopini Katoa and Wilson.
Through seven games played this season, the Cougars have fielded 23 freshmen during games, with a lot of those 23 seeing significant roles.