PROVO — Now that BYU’s quarterback issue is settled with senior Tanner Mangum being named the starter, there’s another quarterback issue facing the Cougars.
And it belongs to the BYU defense, which will face a Heisman Trophy candidate, quarterback Khalil Tate, in Saturday’s season-opener at Arizona.
Tate, a dynamic, physical runner who has been a Sports Illustrated coverboy this summer, leads a Wildcat offense that could cause a bunch of problems for the Cougar defense.
He’s a different quarterback. We’ve got to try to keep him in front of us. He’s a phenomenal athlete. He’s a better runner than he is a passer, but he’s really good.