Ravell Call
BOISE, Idaho — BYU coach Kalani Sitake has called true freshman quarterback Zach Wilson, who will be making his third career start Saturday night at Boise State, a “gunslinger.”
Quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Aaron Roderick said he doesn’t use the term “gunslinger,” but he does want to give the athletic Wilson the best opportunity to succeed.
In last week’s 7-6 setback to Northern Illinois, Wilson completed 18 of 30 passes for 208 yards and threw one interception. He rushed 11 times for seven yards and was sacked five times.
“When Zach’s at his best, he has playmaking ability where he can throw the ball downfield and he can make things happen with his legs,” Roderick explained.