BYU quarterback Zach Wilson looks to hand off to running back Lopini Katoa against Hawaii on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. BYU's running game will be tested Saturday against Northern Illinois, which is holding opponents to 2.7 yards per attempt this season.
PROVO — In its last game, against Hawaii, BYU ran for 280 yards.
But Saturday, the Cougars’ run game will collide with a Northern Illinois defense that allows just 2.7 yards per rushing attempt.
Against the Rainbow Warriors, BYU’s leading rusher Squally Canada did not play due to injury.
In his place, Matt Hadley ran eight times for 87 yards and a touchdown, Lopini Katoa rushed 16 times for 83 yards and a TD, and Riley Burt gained 59 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.