LAS VEGAS — Joe Critchlow is about to become the latest BYU quarterback to make his first start as a freshman — Friday night at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Earlier this week, coach Kalani Sitake announced that there would be an open competition between Beau Hoge, Critchlow and Kody Wilstead to see who would start against UNLV after junior Tanner Mangum went down with a season-ending Achilles injury last week at Fresno State.
Offensive coordinator Ty Detmer said that Hoge would start if he were healthy. Hoge was not cleared to play before the game. Hoge's foot has been in a boot and did not practice this week, Detmer said Friday.