Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
PROVO — In the annals of BYU football history, the 2018 season may be remembered as The Year of the Freshmen.
The Cougars have played 26 freshmen, including 17 true freshmen, while 14 freshmen have started games, including five true freshmen.
Freshman quarterback Zach Wilson leads the team in passing with 1,261 yards and eight touchdowns and freshman running back Lopini Katoa leads the team in rushing with 423 yards and eight touchdowns.
Freshmen have accounted for nearly 50 percent of BYU’s scoring total this year — 152 of 305 points.