The Cougars’ D, led by senior linebacker Sione Takitaki, who collected 19 tackles, a career high, was stellar, effectively shutting down Western Michigan’s offense, particularly as the game wore on.
“Credit to all the guys,” he said. “They were taking up blocks and going sideline to sideline. Give those guys credit, taking on two guys, and I’m just running free.”
All told, the Broncos gained 313 yards, and could manage only 10 points before the contest was put out of reach, also adding a late touchdown that mattered not at all. By then, BYU was ahead by 32 points.