The Deseret News will broadcast Saturday’s game between BYU and Houston live. Keep checking for updates as you play.
Second quarter
11:48 – Houston takes the lead again with a 26-yard field goal. Houston 10, BYU 7.
First quarter
BYU 7, Houston 7
1:40 — Redemption is a beautiful thing.
Last week at Arizona State, Talan Alfrey parried an onside kick that led to a Sun Devils recovery. Tonight, Alfrey calmly collected a Houston Squib attempt and ran it back 58 yards for a game-winning return touchdown. BYU 7, Houston 7.
BYU has now returned three kicks for touchdowns in 2024 – two by Keelan Marion and one by Alfrey.
1:47 – Houston loses first blood in Cougars battle.
Quarterback Zeon Chriss found the end zone of a short keeper, capping a 10-play, 80-yard drive for the guests in red. Houston 7, BYU 0.
8:57 – The Cougars hit back with a defensive takeaway of their own.
Houston’s own reverse attempt was quickly repelled and ended in an interception by BYU defensive back Tyler Batty, who ran 14 yards to his own 37-yard line before being brought down. BYU 0, Houston 0.
BYU has now recorded an interception in every game this season, with 11 different Cougars intercepting a total of 19 passes.
9:48 – And just like that, BYU scores perhaps its most unique turnover of the season.
Houston immediately failed on a reverse play attempt, with defensive tackle Carlos Allen snatching the loose fumble out of the air and returning it 57 yards to the Cougars’ 14-yard line. BYU 0, Houston 0.
BYU had advanced 46 yards into Houston territory before the error.
Here’s how to watch the game
BYU’s showdown with Houston will be televised on ESPN and can also be streamed on the ESPN app.
Pre-game preparation
Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against Houston.
