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BYU report card: Defense comes through in upset win over Boise State

BYU pulled out another amazing last-minute upset over a quality opponent, and it's only the second week of the 2015 season.

The Cougar offense looked shaky at times in Tanner Mangum's first start, but the freshman delivered again in dramatic fashion. However, the defense certainly did its part in this big win over the Broncos, particularly as it forced three turnovers. Here's BYU's grades for its 35-24 win over Boise State

Quarterback

Mangum made some freshman mistakes in his first start, but once again he was clutch in this game. Mangum missed a couple of reads and mishandled some snaps, but he made some plays that most experienced quarterbacks only dream of.