PROVO — In true freshman Zach Wilson’s first collegiate start, he made quite a splash.
Wilson threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in a resounding 49-23 thumping of Hawaii — and the Rainbow Warriors’ porous defense.
No doubt, Wilson faces a much tougher test Saturday (1:30 p.m., MDT, ESPNU) when the Cougars host Northern Illinois.
“I’m super excited to take on a real challenge. Hawaii’s a great team and I think that was a great starting game for me,” Wilson said. “I think Northern Illinois has a really good defensive front and they have a good defense overall.