Photos: BYU upsets ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats 28-23 in teams' season opener
The Brigham Young University Cougars leave ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium with a 28-23 win in the season opener against the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) has sure first down inside the Cougar 20 slip through his hands in front of Brigham Young defensive back Chris Wilcox (32) late in the fourth quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku (5) gets a handful of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) to keep him form a catch in the end zone late in the fourth quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young running back Squally Canada (22) takes a bow after his sprint up the middle on third and long gave the Cougars the final first down to clinch a 28-23 win over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018.
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Brigham Young head coach Kalani Sitake, left, celebrate with a member of his staff as the clock winds down the final seconds of the Cougars 28-23 win at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ players run onto the field under a fireworks display as they prepare to face Brigham Young at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ players gather in an end zone to kneel just before the kick-off against Brigham Young at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Students in the Zona Zoo section line up along the newly shortened wall for the Wildcats game against Brigham Young the first for the latest renovation of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Kevin Sumlin faces his first major test as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ coach.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Khalil Tate (14) rolls out and dumps a pass against Brigham Young in the first quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ safety Isaiah Hayes (21) takes down Brigham Young wide receiver Neil Pau'u (84) at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Kevin Sumlin's debut as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ coach did not go as planned.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Devaughn Cooper (7) and Brigham Young defensive back Chris Wilcox (32) crash to the turf well before the ball arrives, but no call came the second quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Khalil Tate (14) turns the corner in front of BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki (16) for a short gain in the second quarter of their matchup at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018.
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Tailback J.J. Taylor was one of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s few bright spots in the season opener vs. BYU.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Cedric Peterson (18) and Brigham Young defensive back D'Angelo Mandell get tangled up pursuing a pass along the sidelines that fell incomplete in the second quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) finds the seam between ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ defensive end Jalen Harris (49), left, and defensive end JB Brown (12) to escape and get off a completed pass in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young wide receiver Dylan Collie (3) manages to haul in the ball that fell into his arms after being deflected by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ safety Isaiah Hayes (21) the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young tight end Darlin Holker (32) gets well behind ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2) for a catch and run that came up inches short of being touchdown in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Khalil Tate (14) fires a pass over Brigham Young linebacker Butch Pau'u (38) in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young wide receiver Micah Simon makes a first down catch inside the ten in front of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ cornerback Tim Hough (8) in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back J.J. Taylor (21) skips out of the grip of Brigham Young defensive back Austin Lee (11) on a long run in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ cornerback Lorenzo Burns (2), left, and linebacker Colin Schooler (7) meet in the middle to stop Brigham Young running back Squally Canada (22) in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ safety Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (6) stones Brigham Young wide receiver Aleva Hifo (15) after his catch in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ defensive end Justin Belknap (86) pleads with a game official after getting his helmet ripped off against Brigham Young in the third quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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BYU tight end Matt Bushman, a ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ native and Sabino alum, yells after hauling in a 24-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of the Cougars’ 28-23 win over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Sept. 1, 2018, at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back J.J. Taylor (21) goes over his linemen to break the plane and score against Brigham Young in the fourth quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young linebacker Butch Pau'u (38) and defensive lineman Earl Tuioti-Mariner (91) manage to stop ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back J.J. Taylor (21) just short of the goal line on a two point conversion in the fourth quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Brigham Young defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (95) gets a handful of the helmet of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back Gary Brightwell (23) but doesn't get called for a penalty in the first quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) slips out of the grip of Brigham Young defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku (5) and help set up a Wildcat field goal in the second quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ defensive end Justin Belknap (86) top, linebacker Colin Schooler (7) and defensive tackle PJ Johnson (52) bury Brigham Young quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) in the first quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Tony Ellison (9) left, gets a head bump from teammate ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ running back J.J. Taylor (21) after his catch to give the Wildcats a 10-7 lead against Brigham Young in the second quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback Khalil Tate (14) turns the corner on Brigham Young linebacker Sione Takitaki (16) in the second quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ linebacker Colin Schooler (7) gives a roar after helping down Brigham Young quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) in the first quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ sophomore tight end Bryce Wolma, right, earned a spot on the Pac-12 All-Academic first team thanks to a 4.00 GPA.
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BYU wide receiver Aleva Hifo breaks the tackle by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ safety Isaiah Hayes (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ wide receiver Shawn Poindexter (19) gains a first down against BYU during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ cornerback Lorenzo Burns, left, had one of his best games as a Wildcat.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ coach Kevin Sumlin, left, and BYU coach Kalani Sitake talk before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ head coach Kevin Sumlin leads his team on his first Wildcat Walk as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ prepares to open the season against Brigham Young at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Kimberlee Romo uses the old trick of a finger in the beer to lower the level of foam so she can get a fuller cup on the first day of beer sales at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium for the Wildcats' game against BYU, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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A young fan comes face to face with the Button Salmon bust just before the Wildcat Walk as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ prepares to face Brigham Young at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Students hurry through one of the new tunnels providing access to the Zona Zoo student section before ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ takes on Brigham Young at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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Some standing water greets the first fans through gate 3 on the opening night of new renovated ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium for the game against Brigham Young, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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The newly lowered wall in front of the Zona Zoo student section, cut down significantly during the recent remodeling, just before the Wildcats take on Brigham Young at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ safety Tristan Cooper (31) slams into Brigham Young wide receiver Neil Pau'u (84) but not before he cradles a catch in the second quarter of their game at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium, Saturday September 1, 2018, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
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