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2006 MWC CHAMPIONS BYU (1-0) at No. 13 UCLA (1-0) 2007 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time/Results Rose Bowl (91,136) Sept.1 ARIZONA...... W, 20-7 Pasadena, Calif. Sept. 8 at UCLA ...... 3:30 p.m. (VERSUS) September 8, 2007 Sept. 15 at Tulsa ...... 8 p.m. (CSTV) Sept. 22 AIR FORCE...... 1 p.m. (MTN) 3:30 p.m. (PT); Versus Sept. 29 at New Mexico ...... 6:30 p.m. (CSTV) Oct. 13 at UNLV ...... 6:30 p.m. (MTN) GAME INFORMATION Oct. 20 EASTERN WASHINGTON ...... 3:30 p.m. (MTN) KICKOFF:...... 3:30p.m. (PDT) Oct. 27 at San Diego State...... 6:30 p.m. (MTN) SITE:...... Pasadena, Calif.; Rose Bowl (91,136) Nov. 3 COLORADO STATE ...... 12 p.m. (MTN) Nov. 8 TCU ...... 7 p.m. (VERSUS) TELEVISION:...... VERSUS (Ted Robinson, Kelly Stouffer, Lewis Johnson) Nov. 17 at Wyoming...... 12 p.m. (MTN) RADIO (Local):...... KSL-Radio; 1160 AM and 102.7 FM Nov. 24 UTAH ...... 12 p.m. (CSTV/MTN) (Greg Wrubell, Marc Lyons and Nate Meikle) INTERNET WEBCAST:...... http://www.byucougars.com 2007 QUICK FACTS THE SERIES:...... UCLA leads, 6-1 Location:...... Provo, Utah IN PASADENA:...... UCLA leads, 2-1 Founded: ...... Oct. 15, 1875 LAST MEETING: ...... Sep. 9, 1995 (at Cougar Stadium) UCLA won, 23-9 Elevation: ...... 4,553 feet Enrollment: ...... 33,278 Nickname: ...... Cougars PAC-10, WE MEET AGAIN Mascot: ...... Cosmo BYU looks to extend its winning streak against the PAC-10 to three games when it travels to Pasa- Colors: ...... Dark Blue and White dena to take on No. 13 UCLA. In their last two games, the Cougars have defeated Oregon, 38-8, in Stadium (capacity): ...... LaVell Edwards Stadium (64,045) the 2006 Las Vegas Bowl and Arizona, 20-7, to open the 2007 season. A lopsided series, BYU will Surface: ...... Natural Grass be aiming for just their second win against the Bruins since the two teams first played at the Rose Conference: ...... Mountain West Conference Bowl in 1983. Saturday’s game will mark the first time the two teams have met in 12 years. President: ...... Dr. Cecil O. Samuelson Athletics Director: ...... Tom Holmoe THE BYU-UCLA SERIES Head Coach:...... Bronco Mendenhall (Oregon State, ‘88) The two teams first met in 1983 at the Rose Bowl with the Cougars coming Seasons: ...... Entering Third away with a 37-35 victory. That was the last and only time BYU beat the Bruins. Career Record: ...... 18-8 (.692) Saturday’s contest will mark the eighth meeting between the two teams. UCLA Seasons at BYU: ...... Entering Third owns a 6-1 record in the series, including six consecutive wins dating back to Record at BYU: ...... 18-8 (.692) 1985. The Bruins’ have beaten the Cougars by an average margin of 15.5 points 2006 Overall Record: ...... 11-2 in their six wins. Saturday’s game will mark the first time the two teams have MWC Record: ...... 8-0 played in Pasadena since the 1997 season, when UCLA walloped BYU 68-14. UCLA holds a 2-1 Final Conference Finish: ...... 1st record over BYU in Pasadena, while the Cougars have gone 0-3 against the Bruins in games played First Year of Football: ...... 1922 in Provo. In 1986, UCLA posted a 31-10 win over BYU in the Freedom Bowl at Anaheim. All-time Record: ...... 475-367-26 (.562) All-time Home Record: ...... 258-126-6 (.669) ON THE TUBE All-time Road Record: ...... 197-222-19 (.470) Saturday’s game will be broadcast live to a national television audience All-time Neutral Record: ...... 20-19-1 (.513) on VERSUS. Ted Robinson will call the action, Kelly Stouffer will lend All-time MWC Record: ...... 38-20-0 (.655) analysis and Lewis Johnson will report from the sidelines. Robinson is the All-time MWC Home Record: ...... 18-11 (.620) lead announcer of NBC’s coverage of the French Open and Wimbledon. All-time MWC Road Record: ...... 20-9 (.689) He is currently the radio play-by-play announcer for Stanford football and Stadium Record: ...... 185-61 (.752) several men’s basketball games. Robinson also worked as a radio and TV Stadium Record (since 1982 expansion): ...... 116-39 (.748) announcer for the San Francisco Giants for nine seasons, as the TV play-by-play announcer for the Stadium Record (since renaming in 2000): ...... 25-13 (.658) Minnesota Twins for six seasons, and as a TV and radio announcer for the New York Mets for four Conference Championships: ...... 22 seasons. Stouffer is an NFL alumnus who spent his four-year professional career with the Seattle Bowl Game Appearances: ...... 25 Seahawks. He is currently the color analyst for Minnesota Vikings pre-season games and for ESPN Last Bowl Appearance: ...... 2006, Las Vegas Bowl college football games. Additionally, Stouffer went 1-2 against BYU during his tenure as QB for the Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 44/22 Colorado State Rams, suffering a 52-9 loss and a 42-7 defeat at the hands of the Cougars. Johnson, Offensive Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 17/14 a former all-American middle-distance runner at the University of Cincinnati, is currently a reporter Defensive Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 27/11 for NBC sports and for Notre Dame football home games. In 2001 and 2002 he served as a reporter Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 14/8 for the NBA Finals on NBC and for the network’s Arena Football telecasts from 2003 through 2006. Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: ...... 7/4 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost:...... 7/4 BYU vs. THE PAC-10 Over the years, BYU has played at least two games against each member of the Pac-10. The Cougars have posted an overall record of 29-55-1 against Pac-10 competition. For the fifth time since 1999, BYU will play at least two teams from the Pac-10 during the season. Of the 10 members Tradition Spirit Honor of the Pac-10, BYU owns a winning record against California (2-1), Washington State (2-1) and has a 3-3 record against Oregon. Of all the teams in the Pac-10, the Cougars have more wins (9) against Arizona than any other team. BRIGHAM YOUNG FOOTBALL Page 2 • BYU Football 2007

2007 BROADCAST PLANS 2007 UCLA SCHEDULE/RESULTS For the second straight season, the Cougars have game times and television Date Opponent...... Time/Result programming plans completed for each of their 12 games well before the start of Sep. 1 at Stanford...... W 45-17 the season. Each of BYU’s first three games will be televised nationally, including Sep. 8 BYU ...... a season-opening rematch Sept. 1 against Arizona (VERSUS), a Sept. 8 trip to Sep. 15 at Utah UCLA (VERSUS) and a Sept. 15 trip to Tulsa (CSTV). The Cougars will play a total Sep. 22 Washington of six nationally televised games with the annual rivalry game against Utah being Sep. 29 at Oregon simulcast on CSTV, VERSUS and The mtn. Oct. 6 Notre Dame Oct. 20 Cal SERIES INFORMATION Oct. 27 at Washington State Saturday’s game will mark the eight meeting between BYU and UCLA, dating back Nov. 3 at Arizona to the 1983 season. UCLA owns a 6-1 advantge over BYU, including a 23-9 win in Nov. 10 Arizona State the last match up in 1995. The following are brief highlights of each BYU/UCLA Nov. 24 Oregon game: Dec. 1 at USC

Oct. 1, 1983 -- BYU 37, UCLA 35 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. COMPARE THE STATS Steve Young threw 25-36 for 270 yards and two touchdowns. Stats BYU UCLA Scoring 20 45 Sep. 7, 1985 -- UCLA 27, BYU 24 at Cougar Stadium in Provo, Utah Points Per Game 20 45 BYU failed to hold on to a 3-point halftime lead, allowing 11 fourth quarter points. First Downs 22 24 Rushing Yardage 104 338 Dec. 30, 1986 -- UCLA 31, BYU 10 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Average Per Game 104 338 The Bruins won their second straight game over the Cougars in the two teams’ first Rushing TDs 1 1 Freedom Bowl appearances. Passing Yardage 288 286 Att-Comp-Int 26-39-0 16-29-0 Sep. 7, 1991 -- BYU 23, UCLA 27 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Average Per Game 288 286 UCLA TB Kevin Williams rushed for 132 yards on 13 carries, including the game- Passing TDs 2 5 winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Total Offense 392 624 Total Plays 71 79 Sep. 19, 1992 -- UCLA 17, BYU 10 at Cougar Stadium in Provo, Utah Average Per Game 71 79 Daron Washington, another Bruin TB, scored two rushing touchdowns in this narrow Kick Returns: #-Yards 1-9 2-66 UCLA win. Punt Returns: #-Yards 1-0 3-41 Int Returns: #-Yards 0-0 0-0 Oct. 9, 1993 -- BYU 14, UCLA 68 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Kick Return Average 0 33.0 Bruins Derek Ayers (174 yards) and James Milliner (113 yards) rushed for a Punt Return Average 9.0 13.7 combined 287 yards, while the UCLA defense had 11 sacks on the day. Int Return Average 0 0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Sep. 9, 1995 -- UCLA 23, BYU 9 at Cougar Stadium in Provo, Utah Penalties-Yards 5-27 7-56 BYU QB Steve Sarkisian’s 305 passing yards were not enough to overcome a 17- Punts-Yards 5-193 7-311 point UCLA third quarter outburt that put the game away. Time of Possession/Game 33:38 30:52 3rd-Down Conversions 7/15 6/16 BYU vs. UCLA INFORMATION: 4th-Down Conversions 0/1 0/0 Date...... Saturday, Sep. 8, 2007 Sacks By-Yards 2-19 4-48 Game Time...... 3:30 p.m. (PST) Touchdowns 3 6 Location ...... Pasadenca, Calif. Field Goals-Attempts 0-1 1-3 Stadium ...... Rose Bowl (91,500) PAT-Attempts 2-3 6-6 Visiting Team ...... BYU Attendance 64,525 38,860 Head Coach...... Bronco Mendenhall Average Attendance 64,525 38,860 Career Record...... 18-8 (.692) 2006 Record...... 11-2 (.846) POOR HOSTS Home Team...... UCLA The Cougars will have their work cut out for them when they enter the Rose Bowl Head Coach...... Karl Dorrell on Saturday. Over the last five years, UCLA posts the 20th best home record in the Record at UCLA ...... 29-21 (.580) nation. With a mark of 20-5, the Bruins have won a stingy 80 percent of their games 2006 Record...... 7-6 in Pasadena since the start of the 2003 season. Overall Series...... UCLA leads, 6-1 Television...... VERSUS (National) RETIRING No. 14 Radio...... KSL, 102.7 FM, 1160 AM Two of college football’s all-time greatest quarterbacks, Gifford Nielsen OFF TO A QUICK START and Ty Detmer, will be honored For the first time since the 2004 season when BYU edged Notre Dame, 20-17, at together on Saturday, Sept. 1 at LaVell LaVell Edwards Stadium, the Cougars won its season opener last week, 20-7, against Edwards Stadium. The No. 14 jersey, Arizona. The Cougars lost at home to Boston College to start the 2005 campaign worn by both Nielsen and Detmer, will before dropping a 16-13 decision to Arizona on a last-second field goal to start the be retired during halftime of the Cou- 2006 season. BYU won four straight season-openers from 2001-2004. Overall, the gars’ season-opener against Arizona. Cougars have won five of their last six home-openers.

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Throughout the history of BYU football, dating back to 1922, only three jerseys OTHER NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENTS have ever been retired. Eldon “The Phantom” Fortie’s No. 40 jersey, along with TULSA - The following week, Sept. 15, the Cougars will travel to Marion Probert’s No. 81 jersey and Steve Young’s No. 8 jersey all hang from the former WAC foe Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane finished the 2006 sea- pressbox at Edwards Stadium. son with an 8-5 overall record, including a trip to the Armed Forces Bowl. The bowl game marked Tulsa’s third post-season appearance Nielsen, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and recipient of the presti- over the past four seasons. The Cougars are 6-0 against the Golden gious NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, passed for over 5,800 yards and collected Hurricane, dating back to the 1971 season. 55 touchdowns throughout his career. Earning All-America honors in 1976, Nielsen led the NCAA in touchdown completions, ranked second in total offense and helped EASTERN WASHINGTON - After three straight MWConference the Cougars to their first-ever national ranking. After what appeared to be a career- games, the Cougars will wrap up non-conference play when they ending injury during his senior season, Nielsen went on to play six years for the play host to Eastern Washington. It will be the first meeting between Houston Oilers and remains the last quarterback to lead the team to the AFC finals. the two schools. The Cougars have never lost to a Division I-AA Nielsen and his wife, Wendy, are the parents of six children and reside in Houston. opponent. Detmer, the winner of the 1990 Heisman Trophy, set nearly every passing record LOOKING TO THE FUTURE ever imagined during his time in Provo. A two-time Davey O’Brien Award winner, The following is a list of BYU’s future non-conference schedules: Detmer set 62 records during his career at BYU, including the NCAA record for 2007: Arizona, at UCLA, at Tulsa and Eastern Washington career passing yards with 15,031. He was a consensus All-American in 1990 as the 2008: Nevada, at Washington, UCLA nation’s leading passer and earned his second consensus All-American title in 1991 2009: at Arizona State, Florida State after leading the nation in total offense. He still holds the NCAA record for career 2010: Washington, at Florida State touchdown completions with 121. Detmer played 14 seasons in the NFL and cur- 2011: at Washington, Arizona State rently resides with his wife, Kim, and four daughters in Austin, Texas. BYU BY THE RECORDS COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME vs. Pac-10 (current members): 29-55-1 (.341) Currently BYU has four former players and a head vs. Pac-10 (Bronco Mendenhall): 2-2 coach enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame, vs. UCLA: 1-6 located in South Bend, Ind. Legendary coach LaVell All-time Record: 435-367-26 (.541) Edwards was inducted in 2004 after serving 29 seasons All-time Home Record: 258-126-6 (.669) as head coach, posting an amazing record of 257-101-3. All-time Road Record: 197-222-19 (.470) Steve Young was inducted in 2001 with Jim McMahon, All-time Neutral Record: 20-19-1 (.512) Marc Wilson and Gifford Neilsen earning Hall of Fame All-time MWC Record: 38-20-0 (.655) status in 1998, 1996 and 1994, respectively. With a long All-time MWC Home Record: 18-11 (.620) history of successful quarterbacks making their way to the College Football Hall of All-time MWC Road Record: 20-9 (.689) Fame, it seems only a matter of time before Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer Bowl Record: 8-16-1 receives an invitation to South Bend. BYU has produced more than just top-ranked Bowl Record (vs. Pac-10 opponents): 2-2 quarterbacks over the years. Defensive lineman Jason Buck, offensive lineman Mo Elewonibi, offensive lineman Nick Eyre, running back Eldon Fortie, defensive back LAST GAME RECAP Kyle Morrell, punter Pat Thompson and tight ends Chris Smith and Gordon Hudson The BYU defense held Arizona scoreless through 59 minutes in a 20-7 victory over are also candidates for the Hall of Fame. the Wildcats to extend the nation’s second longest active win streak to 11 straight games. Sophomore QB Max Hall went 26-39 for 288 yards with two touchdowns FOLLOWING A BOWL VICTORY... and no interceptions. In seasons following a BYU bowl victory, the Cougars have compiled a combined record of 66-21 (.758), averaging 9.4 wins per season. Of BYU’s seven previous The Cougars also saw a big performance from red-shirt freshman running back post-bowl victory teams, all but two teams have returned to a bowl game the follow- Harvey Unga. He led BYU in rushing (68 yards on 15 carries) and receiving with ing season. 127 yards on nine receptions. Unga also had two touchdowns, one through the air and one on the ground. Year Bowl - Result Following Season Record Bowl 1980 Holiday (Defeated SMU) 11-2 (1981) 1981 (Holiday) SEASON-OPENERS 1981 Holiday (Defeated Washington St.) 8-4 (1982) 1982 (Holiday) Since 1922, the Cougars have posted a 46-35-2 record in season-opening games. 1983 Holiday (Defeated Missouri) 13-0 (1984) 1984 (Holiday) 1984 Holiday (Defeated Michigan) 1103 (1985) 1985 (Citrus) 1988 Freedom (Defeated Colorado) 10-3 (1989) 1989 (Holiday) NO PLACE LIKE HOME TO START THE SEASON 1994 Copper (Defeated Oklahoma) 7-4 (1995) None Dating back to the Cougars first season in 1922, BYU has posted a record of 29-11-1 1996 Cotton (Defeated Kansas State) 6-5 (1997) None when opening the season in Provo -- that’s a winning percentage of 72 percent! In 2006 Las Vegas (Defeated Oregon) ??? ??? overall home-openers, the Cougars are 52-29-1 (64 percent) since 1922. Interesting- ly, BYU’s longest home-opening win streak is 10 seasons, dating from 1930 through END A SEASON; START THE NEXT VS. PAC-10 1939. Since 1998, the Cougars have posted a record of 8-2 (.777) in home-opening games. For the second straight season, BYU began its season against a Pac-10 opponent after finishing the previous season against a Pac-10 foe in a bowl game. In 2005, the Cougars fell to California, 35-28, in the Las Vegas Bowl. Eight months later, HAVE BAGS; WILL TRAVEL BYU started its 2006 season with a 16-13 defeat at Arizona. The Cougars finished Interestingly, Hall of Fame Coach LaVell Edwards opened the season in Provo only the 2006 campaign with a 38-8 drubbing of Oregon in the Las Vegas Bowl and will nine times during his 29-year career. From 1978 to 1995, BYU opened the season on now face Arizona in their opening game of 2007 on Sept. 1. Prior to the 2005-2006 the road in 16 of 18 seasons. He was 5-4 in season-openers at Cougar Stadium. seasons, the Cougars had never finished one season and started another against Pac- COUGARS ON NATIONAL TELEVISION 10 opponents. Since 1978, the first year of the expanded Pac-10, BYU holds a 2-2 Each of BYU’s first three games will be broadcast nationally. The Cougars will have record in season-openers against Pac-10 opponents. Interestingly, the Cougars also at least six nationally televised games (bowl game pending). The season opener hold a 2-2 record in bowl games facing Pac-10 teams. 2006 MWC CHAMPIONS • 2006 LAS VEGAS BOWL CHAMPIONS BRIGHAM YOUNG FOOTBALL

against Arizona was the first of two consecutive weeks that BYU will appear HOME FIELD DOMINANCE on VERSUS. The Cougars will play on CSTV at Tulsa Sep. 15. BYU will play Since it was built in 1964, the Cougars have fielded several dominating teams. three MWC opponents in front of a national audience: at New Mexico (Sep. 29, Last season, BYU averaged 47.16 points per game at home while limiting its CSTV), TCU (Nov. 8, VERSUS) and Utah (Nov. 24, simulcast on CSTV and The opponents to just 12. The margin of difference had the Cougars beating their mtn.) opponents by an average of 35.16 points. The 35.16-point differential is a BYU record in scoring margin in the stadium’s 42-year history (and the program’s 84- CURRENTLY SERVING MISSIONS... year history): There are 28 members of the BYU football program currently serving two-year Year BYU ppg. Opp. ppg. Margin of Difference church missions in 12 different countries, including Argentina, Australia, Bul- 2007 20 7 +13! garia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Sweden 2006 47.16 12 +35.16! and the United States. Members of the BYU football program who are currently 2005 36.33 29.5 +6.83! serving missions cover six of the globe’s seven continents. Members of the 2004 22.83 22.16 +0.67# BYU football program who are currently serving missions speak a total of seven 2003 12.16 27.66 -15.5# different foreign languages, including Bulgarian, German, Japanese, Malagasy, 2002 27.5 23 +4.5# Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish. 2001 53.16 27.33 +25.83# 2000 24.5 16.83 +7.67^ SERVED MISSIONS... 1999 31.83 25.66 +6.17^ Of the 105 players on the Fall Camp roster, 63 have served a church mission. (60 1998 35.33 15.5 +19.83^ percent of the Fall Camp roster are returned missionaries.) Current members of 1997 28.83 24.83 +4^ the BYU football team have served missions in a total of 19 different countries 1996 42.71 15.57 +27.14^ around the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Do- 1995 28.33 23 +5.33^ minican Republic, Ecuador, England, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, Nicara- 1994 29.66 25.83 +3.83^ gua, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Spain, Taiwan, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. 1993 35.66 30.66 +5^ Current members of the BYU football team have served missions in 16 different 1992 29.83 18.66 +11.17^ states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, 1991 38.16 18.66 +20.6^ Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Caroli- 1990 48.66 23.5 +25.16^ na, Texas and Washington. Current members of the BYU football team who have 1989 47.5 32.83 +14.67^ previously served church missions speak a total of six different foreign languages, 1988 42.33 10.16 +32.17^ including Chinese, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Samoan and Spanish. 1987 28.66 22 +6.66^ 1986 29 15.66 +13.34^ 1985 34.66 13.16 +21.5^ “FAN”TASTIC FANS 1984 40 15.16 +24.84^ Over 350,000 (363,146) fans attended six different home games at Edwards 1983 41 19.2 +21.8^ Stadium during the 2006 season, averaging 60,542 fans per game. BYU finished 1982 38.4 20.6 +17.8^ ranked fourth overall in the west behind USC (91,480), UCLA (64,955), Cali- 1981 41 25.4 +15.6^ fornia (64,318). BYU has annually been the top school in average attendance for 1980 49.5 16.16 +33.34^ teams from conferences that do not receive automatic BCS bowl bids. BYU has 1979 40.6 6.4 +34.2^ led the MWC in home attendance in all eight years of the league’s existence. In 1978 30.4 9.4 +21^ fact, Edwards Stadium has been the site of the league’s all-time top-10 crowds. 1977 39 13.6 +25.4^ 1976 43.66 22.16 +21.5^ EDWARDS STADIUM 1975 27.2 21.6 +5.6^ LaVell Edwards Stadium, with its 64,045-seat capacity, is home to BYU football. 1974 31.6 15 +16.6^ Originally Cougar Stadium, it was built in 1964 and seated 45,000. It was ex- 1973 30.83 20 +10.83^ panded in 1982 to seat 65,000 in permanent seats. 1972 24.4 25.6 -1.2^ Record: 185-61 (.752) 1971 20.75 18 +2.75* Stadium Record (since 1982 expansion): 116-39 (.748) 1970 12.6 14.8 -2.2* Stadium Record (since renaming in 2000): 25-13 (.657) 1969 24.4 15 +9.4* Last Six Home Games: 7-0 (1.000) - 2006-2007 1968 16.4 32 -15.6* Last 12 Home Games: 10-2 (.833) - 2005-2007 1967 37.8 13.6 +24.2* Last 18 Home Games: 13-5 (.722) - 2004-2007 1966 27.66 20.16 +7.5* Last 24 Home Games: 14-10 (.583) - 2003-2007 1965 25.5 16.5 +9* 1964 23.4 15.8 +7.6* BEST HOME TEAM IN THE COUNTRY Bold indicates 30 or greater point advantage. The Cougars finished the 2006 regular season as the most dominant home team in * Tommy Hudspeth coached teams ^ LaVell Edwards coached teams the nation. LSU finished second behind the Cougars, posting a +31.9 home-field # Gary Crowton coached teams scoring margin: ! Bronco Mendenhall coached teams Team Scoring Off. Scoring Def. Margin BYU 47.16 12 +35.16 LSU 40.63 8.75 +31.88 Boise State 46.16 15.5 +30.66 Ohio State 37.85 10.57 +27.28

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HEAD COACH BRONCO MENDENHALL the secondary coach and defensive coordinator from 1991-92 under current BYU Bronco Mendenhall enters his third season as head coach at assistant coach Paul Tidwell. Following two seasons with the Badgers, Mendenhall BYU. In his first season (2005), Mendenhall took a program became the secondary coach at Northern Arizona, where the Lumberjacks boasted that had not enjoyed a winning season since 2001 and com- the top-ranked defense in the Big Sky Conference. He was elevated to co-defensive piled a 6-5 regular-season record, a second-place finish in the coordinator for the 1994 season. Mountain West Conference standings and earned a trip to a bowl game for the first time in three seasons. In 1995, Mendenhall returned to Oregon State to become the defensive line coach under then defensive coordinator Rocky Long. When Long left to become the Building on the success of his first-ever season as a head defensive coordinator at UCLA, Mendenhall was promoted to defensive coordinator coach, Mendenhall and the Cougars posted a 10-2 record in for the 1996 season. At just 29 years of age, Mendenhall was the youngest defensive 2006, winning the outright Mountain West Conference Cham- coordinator in Pac-10 history. pionship with a perfect 8-0 record. As a result, BYU returned to the Pioneer PureVi- sion Las Vegas Bowl to represent the MWC—this time, as conference champions. In 1997, Mendenhall became the secondary coach at Louisiana Tech where he helped the Bulldogs to a remarkable 9-2 record as his defensive unit was credited Along the way, BYU climbed the national polls by winning nine straight games to with 17 interceptions, allowing just 15 touchdowns on the season. finish the regular season. As a result, the Cougars earned top-20 rankings in the As- sociated Press Top-25, the USA Today Coaches Poll, the Harris Interactive Poll and In 1998, Mendenhall moved to Albuquerque, N.M., to become the defensive the BCS rankings. The Cougars’ nine-game win streak was the third longest in the coordinator and secondary coach at the University of New Mexico. Over the next country and marked only the seventh time in BYU football history the Cougars had five seasons, the Lobos improved from just three wins in 1998 to seven wins and an recorded at least nine consecutive wins in a single season. invitation to the Las Vegas Bowl in 2002. In the Lobos’ 27-13 loss against UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl, the Mendenhall-led defense held the Bruins to a season-low Following the 2006 season, Mendenhall was named the American Football Coaches 167 yards. Association Region IV Coach of the Year. In addition, Mendenhall was named by the Football Writers Association of America one of nine finalists for the prestigious Under Mendenhall, the Lobos led the Mountain West Conference in rushing defense Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. for three straight seasons. In 2001, New Mexico gave up just 87.4 yards per game over the season. In his final season in Albuquerque, Mendenhall led the Lobos to Under Mendenhall’s direction, the Cougars led the MWC and ranked fourth in the a top ranking against league opponents in total defense, allowing just 316.4 yards nation in passing offense, averaging 323.54 yards per game. The Cougars also led per game. The Lobos also led the MWC in sacks in both the 2000 and 2002 season, the league and ranked fourth in the country in total offense, producing an average totaling 46 and 38, respectively. 465.46 yards per contest. BYU also led the Mountain West and ranked fifth nation- ally in scoring offense, averaging 36.7 points per game. The BYU offense finished At New Mexico, Mendenhall played a valuable role in the development of the the regular season ranked second nationally in passing efficiency, posting a rating of 1999 Mountain West Player of the Year, Consensus All-American and first-round 167.08. NFL Draft pick Brian Urlacher. The ninth overall selection in the 2000 NFL Draft, Urlacher was voted the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year and was a Pro Bowl Defensively, the Cougars ranked fourth nationally and led the league in turnover selection. Urlacher was one of two rookies to play all 16 games, starting at middle margin, averaging 1.08 turnovers per game. BYU also made tremendous strides linebacker the final 14 games to establish a team record for starts at the position defensively, ranking 16th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (106.23) and 10th by a rookie. He shattered Bears rookie records with 165 total tackles and eight nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 14.69 points per game -- the lowest per- sacks, making him the second Chicago first-year player to lead the team in tackles. game average for the Cougars since the 1985 season. Urlacher finished his collegiate career ranked third on New Mexico’s all-time list with 442 tackles. BYU outscored its opponents during the season by an average 36.7 to 14.69 (+22.01). More impressively, the Cougars posted 138 first-quarter points and held As a player, Mendenhall was a two-year starter at cornerback for Snow College from opponents to just 15 points in the opening quarter of play throughout the season. 1984-85. In his second season, Mendenhall captained the Badgers to a perfect 11-0 record and the NJCAA National Championship. That same season, he earned many From his first day as a head coach, Mendenhall stressed the importance of winning accolades, including first-team all-conference, all-region, second-team NJCAA All- at home. After finishing 3-3 in Provo last season, Mendenhall and the Cougars America and JC Gridwire Academic All-America honors. registered a perfect 6-0 record at home in 2006. Not only did BYU win each of its home games, it did so in record fashion. Not only did the 2006 Cougars finish the Mendenhall transferred to Oregon State and was a two-year starter, playing free season as the most dominate team in the nation, but also they finished as the most safety, strong safety and linebacker for the Beavers. Mendenhall was a team captain dominate home team in BYU Football history. BYU averaged 47.2 points per game as a senior and received the Leo Gribkoff Memorial Award, given to the team’s most at LaVell Edwards Stadium while holding opponents to just 12.0 points per contest. inspirational player. The +35.16 margin not only led the nation in home scoring margin, but also set a new BYU record, eclipsing the old mark of +34.2 set in 1979. LSU finished the Mendenhall was raised in Alpine, Utah, and graduated from American Fork High season behind the Cougars in 2006, posting a +31.9 home-field scoring margin. School in 1984. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from Oregon State in 1988 and a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in exercise physiology In his first season, the Cougars finished second in the Mountain West Conference also from OSU in 1990. with a 5-3 record. Mendenhall and his staff coached an offense reminiscent of BYU’s glory days, ranking second in the MWC in scoring and sixth in the nation in His older brother, Mat, played football at BYU from 1975-79, before spending passing. four years in the NFL with the Washington Redskins. Another brother, Marty, was a former Mr. Utah bodybuilder. Mendenhall’s father, Paul, was a defensive end at During his first season in Provo, Mendenhall engineered the nation’s 14th-ranked BYU from 1953-54. defense, holding opponents to just 307 yards per game. Under Mendenhall’s direction, the Cougars ranked eighth nationally in passing defense, giving up just Mendenhall, who resides in Alpine, Utah, is married to Holly Johnston of Missoula, 176.17 yards per game. Mont. The couple have three sons.

A native of Alpine, Utah, Mendenhall began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1989 at his alma mater, Oregon State. After earning his master’s degree in 1990, he moved to Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, where he served as

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BYU WELCOMES MARK WEBER TO ITS STAFF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE During the off-season, BYU head football coach Bronco The BYU coaching staff has four members who have played football in the National Mendenhall announced Mark Weber (last name is pronounced Football League or the old USFL. Associate Head Coach and running backs coach WEB-er) has been selected to coach the Cougars’ offensive Lance Reynolds was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1978 and also played at line. Philadelphia. Offensive coordinator Robert Anae was drafted in the third round by the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. Quarterbacks coach Brandon Doman was “When rumors started circulating about an opening at BYU, I drafted by the San Francisco 49’ers in 2002 and also played with the Washington was immediately interested,” Weber said. “We weren’t going Redskins. Steve Kaufusi also has NFL experience. to take just any job. We were looking for a good program, a great community and an opportunity to work with great BYU SUPPORT STAFF people. This is a great job--a great opportunity.” Director of Football Operations ...... Duane Busby Equipment Manager ...... Mick Hill During his coaching career, including stops at Fresno State, UCLA, UNLV, Nevada Head Trainer ...... Kevin Morris and Oregon State, Weber has mentored several All-America, all-conference and Graduate Assistant, Defense ...... Micah Alba NFL-caliber players. At Fresno State, Weber coached offensive tackle Logan Graduate Assistant, Offense ...... Steve Clark Mankins, who earned All-America honors and was a first-round draft pick for Orthopedic Surgeon ...... Dr. Kirt Kimball the New England Patriots. Mankins went on to start all 16 games as a rookie for Team Physician ...... Dr. Mitch Pratte the Patriots. In 2002, all five offensive line starters earned post-season honors for Video Coordinator ...... Matt Blackner UCLA. Offensive tackle Mike Saffer earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors, as well Assistant to Head Coach ...... Amy Holker as second- and third-team All-America honors. In his second year with the Bruins, Football Secretary ...... Shirley Johnson Weber coached Outland Trophy winner and first-team All-American Kris Farris. In High School Relations Coordinator ...... Pat Hickman 1997, Chad Overhauser, earned first-team All-America honors for the Bruins. Academic Coach ...... Jamal Willis Media Relations Director ...... Jeff Reynolds Years at BYU: Entering first year Asst. Media Relations Director ...... Joel Mitchell Years Overall: Entering 27th year Special Events Director ...... Larry Duffin Ticket Manager ...... David Miles Coaching Experience: 2006 offensive line coach, North Carolina; 2004-05 offen- Director, Photo Services ...... Mark Philbrick sive line coach, Fresno State; 1997-2003 offensive line coach, UCLA; 1994-96 as- sistant head coach, offensive line, UNLV; 1993 assistant head coach, offensive line, Nevada; 1992 offensive line coach, Nevada; 1991 defensive line coach, Missouri NATIONAL RANKINGS Western State College; 1987-90 offensive line coach, Oregon State; 1985-86 West For the first time since 1997, BYU will kick off the season ranked among the na- Texas State; 1983-84 Eastern New Mexico; 1982, Snow College; 1980-81, graduate tion’s top-25 programs. According to The Sporting News College Football Yearbook, assistant, Idaho State; 1979 assistant, Los Angeles Valley College. the Cougars will enter the 2007 campaign ranked 25th. In the preseason Associated Press Top-25 poll, the Cougars are ranked 37th, while BYU is ranked 34th in the Bowl Games Coached: 9 (2005 Liberty Bowl; 2004 MPC Computer Bowl; 2003 USA Today Top-25. BYU finished the 2006 season ranked as high as No. 15 with Silicon Valley Bowl; 2000 Sun Bowl; 2002, 1994, 1992 Las Vegas Bowls; 1999 an 11-2 record, including a 38-8 victory over Oregon in the Pioneer PureVision Las Rose Bowl; and 1998 Cotton) Vegas Bowl.

Of Note: Coached Logan Mankins at Fresno State (1st round NFL pick 2005 of the TALE OF THE TAPE New England Patriots, who started every game as rookie) and 1998 Outland Trophy BYU’s starting five offensive linemen weigh in at an average 318.4 pounds and winner and All- American Kris Farris at UCLA. In 1998, the UCLA offense racked average 6-feet-5. The front five will be going up against a UCLA defensive front that up 5,847 yards of total offense to set a single-season school record. During that same measures an average 6-feet-3, 272.5 pounds. Defensively, the Cougars’ front three season, the Bruins won the Pac-10 with a 10-2 record. Was with Idaho State when it average 6-feet-2, 270 pounds, while the UCLA offensive line tips the scales at an won the NCAA Division I-AA National Championship in 1981. average 6-feet-4, 284 pounds per man.

Playing Career: Played offensive guard for two seasons and was named an honor- HOW DO YOU SAY THAT? (PRO-nun-SEE-A-shun Guy-d) able mention Small College All-America at Cal Lutheran. Name Pronunciation Sete Aulai...... set-A OW-la-ee Education: daho State (1981, M.A. in physical education); Cal Lutheran (1980, Matt Bauman...... baugh-muhn B.A. in physical education); Van Nuys HS (1975) Kayle Buchanan...... kayL Mosese Foketi...... MO-se-say FOE-keht-EE (also goes by Moses) Hometown: Van Nuys, California Saia Hafoka...... Sigh-UH Huh-FOLK-uh Family: Wife (Kathy) and two daughters. Walter Kahaialii...... Ka-ha-E-uh-lee-E Bryan Kehl...... KEEL BYU COACHING STAFF Wayne Latu...... LAH-tew Bryce Mahuika...... Mah-who-E-kuh Head Coach ...... Bronco Mendenhall Eathyn Manumaleuna...... E-thun Maw-new-maw-lay-uhn-uh Assistant Head Coach ...... Lance Reynolds Chris Muehlmann...... Meuwl-muhn Offensive Coordinator ...... Robert Anae Dennis Pitta...... Pit-UH Quarterbacks ...... Brandon Doman Kelly Popping...... PUH-ping-guh Offensive Line ...... Mark Weber Garrett Reden...... Ree-din Wide Receivers ...... Patrick Higgins Vic So’oto...... SO-O-toe Defensive Line ...... Steve Kaufusi Jason Speredon...... Spear-duhn Outside Linebackers ...... Barry Lamb Markell Staffieri...... Mar-kel Stah-FEE-air-E Secondary ...... Jaime Hill Manase Tonga...... Muh-nahws-A Tohn-guh Inside Linebackers/Recruiting ...... Paul Tidwell Harvey Unga...... ewn-guh Head Strength and Contitioning ...... Jay Omer Fui Vakapuna...... FOO-E Vah-kuh-poo-na

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MEDIA AVAILABILITY ACCORDING TO THE “EXPERTS” Interviews with players and coaches may be conducted after daily practice sesssions. Each year, the “experts” rank the every Division I-A football team, the conferences, Practices are open to media on Mon., Tues. and Wed. only. Player interviews with out-of- the positions and the players. There are a several preseason all-america teams, all- town media may be scheduled through the BYU Athletic Media Relations office. conference teams, etc. Following is a look at where the “experts” rank the Cougars:

Post-Game: Following games, Coach Mendenhall, as well as selected players will be BYU’s National Preseason Rankings available for post-game interviews. For games at Edwards Stadium, Coach Mendenhall Lindy’s Football Annuals ...... 44 will participate in a post-game press conference, along with selected players. The BYU Phil Steele ...... 34 locker room is closed. CBS.Sportsline.com ...... 37 WEEKLY MEDIA LUNCHEON MONDAYS AT LEGENDS GRILLE Athalon Sports ...... 36 The Sporting News ...... 25 Head coach Bronco Mendenhall and selected players will participate in the weekly football media breakfast. The weekly event will be held on Mondays throughout the BYU’s MWC Preseason Rankings season, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the second floor of Legends Grille in the Student Ath- Lindy’s Football Annuals ...... 2 lete Building. Breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. and the press conference will begin Phil Steele ...... 2 promptly at 10:00 a.m. Athlon Sports ...... 2 MWC HIGHLIGHT SATELLITE FEED Blue Ribbon Yearbook/ESPN.com ...... 2 The Mountain West Conference will provide a weekly satellite feed during the 2007 CBS.Sportsline.com ...... 2 football season. The feed will include team-by-team highlights from the previous The Sporting News ...... 2 week’s games and coach/player interviews. The satellite feed will run every Wednes- day from 3 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. (MST), starting Sept. 6 and ending Nov. 15. The Team Rankings feed will be available on Galaxy 11, Transponder K12 and Downlink 12000 MHz Athlon MWC Recruiting Class ...... 42 (nationally) 1 (MWC) Horizontal. The Sporting News Unit Rankings ...... Backfield (4) WR (5), OL (1), Overall Off. (3), DL (7), LB (6), DB (3),Overall Def. (6) Special Teams (7), Coaches (2) CHANGING OF THE GUARD The Sporting News MWC Recruiting Class ...... 1 Sophomore quarterback Max Hall made his collegiate debut last week against Arizona. The Sporting News Unit Rankings ...... #7 Offensive Line (nationally) Hall threw 26-39 for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Last Saturday’s season-opener ...... #1 Offensive Line (MWC) marked Hall’s first game in over four seasons. Hall is the first BYU quarterback to ...... #2 Coaching Staff (MWC) start the season without any previous experience since Steve Sarkisian started in 1995...... Best Stadium While Hall has some big shoes to fill, there is one trend he will look to change. Since ...... Best Fans Steve Sarkisian started his first game in 1995, no first-year starting quarterback has led Phil Steele’s MWC Recruiting Class ...... 1 the Cougars to a bowl game in his first season. Phil Steele’s Team Unit Rankings (nationally): ...... #5 Offensive Line ...... #21 Defensive Backs Year Quarterback Season Record Bowl Phil Steele ...... #4 Non-BCS Team Who Could Surprise 1995 Steve Sarkisian 7-4 None Lindy’s ...... #9 Tight End Unit (Nationally) 1997 Kevin Feterik 6-5 None Paul Shoemaker Conference Honors Drew Miller 2000 Bret Engemann 6-6 None Lindy’s Football Annuals: Charlie Peterson All-MWC First Team ...... Sete Aulai, Ray Feinga, Brandon Doman ...... Quinn Gooch 2002 Matt Berry 5-7 All-MWC Second Team ...... Fui Vakapuna, Travis Bright, 2003 John Beck 4-8 ...... Dallas Reynolds Top 10 NFL Talent ...... Ray Feinga (2), Fui Vakapuna (8) Honor Roll ...... Ray Feinga (Best Run Blocker) TEAM CAPTAINS Seniors Bryan Kehl, Kelly Poppinga, Matt Allen and Sete Aulai have been selected Phil Steele: by their teammates to serve as captains for the 2007 football season. Kehl and All-MWC First Team ...... Austin Collie, Dallas Reynolds Poppinga are top linebackers for the Cougars, while Allen is a veteran wide receiver All-MWC Second Team ...... Sete Aulai, Travis Bright, Ray and Aulai is the team’s starting center...... Feinga, Russell Tialavea All-MWC Third Team ...... Bryan Kehl, Ben Criddle, Quinn Collectively, the group has racked up 91 games of experience, including Kehl who ...... Gooch has played in 35 career games and Allen who has played in 31. Aulai started and All-MWC Honorable Mention ...... Fui Vakapuna, Matt Allen, Vic played in 12 games during the 2006 season, while Poppinga saw action in all 13 ...... So’oto, Jan Jorgensen, David games for the Cougars last season...... Nixon, Kayle Buchanon

Aulai is a 2006 Mountain West Conference second-team performer and has been Athlon Sports: tapped as an honors candidate for the 2007 season. Aulai allowed just one sack All-MWC First Team ...... Sete Aulai, Dallas Reynolds, Ben Criddle as a junior and did not allow a single sack against MWC opponents last season. All-MWC Second Team ...... R.J. Willing, Jan Jorgensen, Quinn Gooch Allen is an Academic All-Mountain West Conference performer who graduated with a degree in exercise science earlier this month. Allen racked up 420 yards The Sporting News: receiving, averaging 32 yards per game. Kehl is also an Academic All-Mountain All-Conference Team ...... Sete Aulai, Quinn Gooch West Conference performer. He ranked third on the BYU roster last season with Other Honors ...... Max Hall (Newcomer of the Year) 70 tackles, including eight tackles for a combined loss of 33 yards. Poppinga, also an Academic All-Mountain West Conference performer and recent BYU graduate, CBS.Sportsline.com totaled 36 tackles during his junior season, posting two sacks and two interceptions. All-MWC Team ...... Sete Aulai, Quinn Gooch Top Newcomer ...... Devin Mahina

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AWARDS CANDIDATES letterman honors as a junior ... started at cornerback in 12 of the Sete Aulai Cougars’ 13 games during the season ... credited with 53 tackles on the season ... totaled 47 solo tackles ... credited with 3.0 tackles SENIOR - (2007): Named Blue Ribbon Yearbook Preseason for a combined loss of seven yards ... had two interceptions on First-Team All-Mountain West Conference ... a Remington Trophy the season ... had nine pass break-ups ... had a season-high seven candidate. tackles in the Cougars overtime loss at No. 23 Boston College ... suffered an ankle injury in the Cougars’ 33-31 win over Utah and JUNIOR - (2006): A 2006 second-team All-Mountain West was unable to play in the Las Vegas Bowl ... a significant contributor on a defensive Conference selection ... allowed just one sack on the season dur- unit that gave up only 14.7 points per game, ranking 10th nationally ... part of a ing the regular season ... did not allow a sack against MWC op- defense that ranked fourth nationally in turnover margin with +14 turnover margin ponents ... credited with 108 knock-downs during the regular season ... anchored an (+1.08 pg) ... underwent surgery following the Las Vegas Bowl. offensive line that helped produce an average 465.5 yards of total offense per game (4th in the nation) ... provided protection for a passing offense that averaged 323.54 REDSHIRT - (2005): Redshirted after transferring from Glendale CC and was a yards per game (4th in the nation) ... provided protection for a passing offense that valuable member of the game-prep squad ... won the unofficial dance competition at produced an efficiency rating of 167.08 on the season (2nd in the nation) ... helped the Las Vegas Bowl Pep Rally. lead the Cougars to a league-best 277 first downs during the season ... vital part of an offensive line that helped BYU to a 56.6 regular-season third-down conversion Before BYU percentage (3rd in the nation) ... started all 13 games at center for the Cougars ... part Played at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, Arizona ... was 5A all-region as of an offensive line that allowed just 9 sacks against conference opponents ... part of a senior ... played at Eastern Arizona Junior College as a freshman ... was sixth in the an offensive line that helped the Cougars to an average 36.7 points per game (5th in Western States Football League in interceptions ... played for Glendale Community the nation). College as a sophomore in 2004 ... was second on team in interceptions finished junior college career with five interceptions and 63 tackles ... started as a guard on REDSHIRT - (2005): Redshirted after transferring from El Camino JC. high school basketball team ... was named MVP on defense two years ... participated in track in the 4x100 ... was also a high and long jumper. Before BYU A JC Athletic Bureau first-team All-American ... a JC Athletic Bureau Region IV Ray Feinga first-team All-California ... a pre-season All-American entering his sophomore season ... earned first-team All-Mission Conference honors ... received El Camino’s SOPHOMORE - (2006): Saw action in all 13 games as a “Helmet Award”, given annually to the top offensive lineman ... helped lead El sophomore ... started at left guard in 10 games ... earned letterman Camino to a 6-2 record on the season ... part of an offensive unit that ranked second honors ... part of an offensive line that helped produce an average in total offense in the Mission Conference, averaging 402.8 yards per game ... 465.5 yards of total offense per game (4th in the nation) ... pro- anchored an offensive line that helped rack up 261.9 yards passing per game and vided protection for a passing offense that averaged 323.54 yards 140.9 yards rushing per game ... played in all 11 games as a freshman at El Camino per game (4th in the nation) ... provided protection for a passing JC, earning all-conference honorable mention honors ... a two-year starter at Carson offense that produced an efficiency rating of 167.08 on the season High School ... earned all-region, all-area and first-team all-league honors as a senior (2nd in the nation) ... helped lead the Cougars to a league-best 277 first downs during ... earned scholar-athlete honors, and was named to the National Honor Roll. the season ... vital part of an offensive line that helped BYU to a 56.6 regular-season third-down conversion percentage (3rd in the nation) ... part of an offensive line that Travis Bright allowed just 9 sacks against conference opponents ... part of an offensive line that helped the Cougars to an average 36.7 points per game (5th in the nation). SOPHOMORE - (2006): Earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors ... started in nine games as a sophomore, in- FRESHMAN - (2005): Played in eight games during the season ... started against cluding seven games at right guard and two games at left guard ... New Mexico ... helped anchor an offensive unit that averaged 33.0 points per game, played in all 13 games ... earned letterman honors as a sophomore second in the MWC, and 462.4 total yards per game, second in the MWC and 13th in ... part of an offensive line that helped produce an average 465.5 the nation, including 152.3 yards rushing and 310.1 yards passing. yards of total offense per game (4th in the nation) ... provided pro- tection for a passing offense that averaged 323.54 yards per game REDSHIRT - (2004): Redshirted as a true freshman. (4th in the nation) ... provided protection for a passing offense that produced an effi- ciency rating of 167.08 on the season (2nd in the nation) ... helped lead the Cougars Before BYU to a league-best 277 first downs during the season ... vital part of an offensive line An all-state selection as a senior ... led the Wolverines to the State Championship that helped BYU to a 56.6 regular-season third-down conversion percentage (3rd in ... named 2003 Mr. Football in the state of Utah as a senior ... named Hunter’s Most the nation) ... part of an offensive line that allowed just 9 sacks against conference Valuable Player ... earned region defensive player-of-the-year and MVP honors ... an opponents ... part of an offensive line that helped the Cougars to an average 36.7 all-state selection ... an all-state and all-region selection as a junior ... recorded over points per game (5th in the nation). 70 tackles and nine sacks on defense ... ranked 11th regionally by PrepStar Magazine ... recruited by Utah, Cal, USC, Stanford, UCLA, Notre Dame, Hawaii, Colorado FRESHMAN - (2005): Sat out the 2005 season as suffering a leg injury during fall and Oregon. camp.

Quinn Gooch REDSHIRT - (2004): Redshirted as a true freshman. SENIOR - (2007): Named Blue Ribbon Yearbook Preseason Before BYU First-Team All-Conference...recorded 6 tackles in season opener A three-year letterwinner at Highland HS in Gilbert, Ariz. ... earned honorable-men- against Arizona. tion honors as a junior ... an all-state selection as a senior ... earned Arizona Dairy Association All-America honors. JUNIOR - (2006): Started 12 of the Cougars’ 13 games at safety ... credited with 66 tackles on the season ... tallied 37 solo and 29 Ben Criddle assisted tackles ... had two forced fumbles and four pass break-ups ... recorded a season-high 10 tackles in the Cougars’ overtime loss at No. 23 Boston SENIOR - (2007): Recorded 3 tackles in season opener against Arizona. College ... had eight stops in BYU’s 33-31 win over Utah ... had five or more tackles JUNIOR - (2006): Earned Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors ... in eight games during the season ... had a 38-yard interception return against Wyo- listed by ESPN.com as an honorable mention newcomer of the year ... earned ming that, three plays later, gave BYU a 38-0 lead over Wyoming early in the third

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quarter ... also had a pick to stop a Boston College drive ... a significant contributor David Nixon on a defensive unit that gave up only 14.7 points per game, ranking 10th nation- JUNIOR - (2007): Recorded 6 tackles against Arizona. SOPHO- ally ... part of a defense that ranked fourth nationally in turnover margin with +14 MORE - (2006): Earned Academic All-Mountain West Confer- turnover margin (+1.08 pg). ence ... earned letterman honors as a sophomore ... totaled 62 SOPHOMORE - (2005): Earned letterman honors as a sophomore ... saw action in tackles on the season, including a season-high nine tackles in the nine out of 12 games throughout the season ... started two games ... credited with 30 Cougars’ 47-17 victory over San Diego State ... totaled 37 solo tackles on the season, including 16 solo takedowns ... had seven tackles against Air takedowns ... credited with 25 assisted tackles ... credited with Force, including five solo takedowns ... had six tackles against Notre Dame andAir a season-high seven solo tackles in BYU’s 31-17 win over No. Force ... registered four tackles for a loss of eight yards ... recorded one interception 15 TCU ... credited with two tackles for a combined loss of nine yards against the against Air Force ... participated in spring drills ... credited with six tackles, includ- Horned Frogs, including a six-yard sack ... produced 10.5 tackles for a combined ing four solo takedowns, in the annual Blue-White game. loss of 33 yards ... had three sacks on the season ... credited with two forced fumbles ... had five pass deflections ... a significant contributor on a defensive unit that gave FRESHMAN - (2004): Earned Academic All-Mountain West honors ... saw action up only 14.7 points per game, ranking 10th nationally ... part of a defense that ranked in all 11 games during the season ... credited with 11 tackles on the season, including fourth nationally in turnover margin with +14 turnover margin (+1.08 pg). three solo takedowns ... registered a career-high three tackles against Wyoming and Utah ... participated in spring drills ... credited with four tackles in the annual Blue- FRESHMAN - (2003): Played in all 12 games during the season ... made two starts White scrimmage ... returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown in the spring during the season ... recorded 57 tackles, tied for fourth on the team ... was second game ... expected to compete for playing time at safety. on the team with 11 tackles for a combined loss of 26 yards ... recorded three sacks for a combined loss of 15 yards ... had three pass breakups ... had seven tackles, REDSHIRT - (2003): Participated in spring drills ... suffered a knee injury prior to including six solo takedowns, against San Diego State ... recorded career highs of 12 fall camp. tackles and two sacks against Colorado State ... had six tackles against Wyoming ... had 10 tackles, including four solo takedowns, against Utah. Jan Jorgensen SOPHOMORE - (2007): Recorded 5 tackles and one sack for a Dallas Reynolds loss of 11 yards against Arizona. FRESHMAN - (2006): Earned SOPHOMORE - (2006): Started all 13 games for the Cougars, Academic All-Mountain West Conference honors ... Name including three games at right tackles and 10 games at left tackle Third-Team Freshman All-American by the Sporting News ...... part of an offensive line that helped produce an average 465.5 nominated for national and conference freshman honors ... started yards of total offense per game (4th in the nation) ... provided pro- at defensive end in all 13 of the Cougars’ games ... credited with tection for a passing offense that averaged 323.54 yards per game 34 tackles, including 14 solo tackles ... produced five sacks for a (4th in the nation) ... provided protection for a passing offense that combined loss of 29 yards ... had two fum recoveries on the season, including a 48 produced an efficiency rating of 167.08 on the season (2nd in the yard fumble return against UNLV ... ended the season with at least one sack in three nation) ... helped lead the Cougars to a league-best 277 first downs during the season straight games ... had a season-high six tackles in the Cougars’s 33-31 victory over ... vital part of an offensive line that helped BYU to a 56.6 regular-season third-down Utah ... totaled a season-high four solo tackles in the season-opener at Arizona ... a conversion percentage (3rd in the nation) ... part of an offensive line that allowed significant contributor on a defensive unit that gave up only 14.7 points per game, just 9 sacks against conference opponents ... part of an offensive line that helped the ranking 10th nationally ... part of a defense that ranked fourth nationally in turnover Cougars to an average 36.7 points per game (5th in the nation). margin with +14 turnover margin (+1.08 pg). FRESHMAN - (2005): Earned letterman honors as a freshman ... named a fresh- REDSHIRT - (2005): Redshirted as a true freshman. man All-American by Rivals.com (second team) and Sporting News (third team) ... named the team offensive rookie of the year ... started in all 12 games ... helped Bryan Kehl anchor an offensive unit that averaged 33.0 points per game, second in the MWC, SENIOR - (2007): Recorded a team-high 12 tackles against and 462.4 total yards per game, second in the MWC and 13th in the nation, including Arizona. JUNIOR - (2006): Earned Academic All-Mountain West 152.3 yards rushing and 310.1 yards passing ... named a freshman All-American by Conference honors ... ranked third on the roster with 70 tackles, Rivals.com (second team) and Sporting News (third team). including 35 solo takedowns ... averaged 5.2 tackles per game against MWC opponents ... had eight tackles for a combined loss Fui Vakapuna of 33 yards as a junior ... credited with three sacks ... led all BYU SOPHOMORE - (2006): Earned letterman honors ... saw action linebackers with three pass break-ups ... part of a BYU defense in 12 of the Cougars’ 13 games ... battled an ankle injury late in that ranked 10th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 14.7 points per game ... the season ... produced 445 yards on 92 carries during the season part of a BYU defense that ranked fourth in the nation and tops in the Mountain West ... had eight rushing touchdowns ... averaged 4.8 yards per carry Conference in turnover margin (1.08) ... part of a defensive unit that ranked second ... had a season-best 13 carries agianst Utah State ... totaled a sea- in the MWC in third-down defense, allowing opponents to convert just 53 of 161 son-high 89 yards rushing against Tulsa, including a memorable, (32.9 percent) attempts ... a 2006 All-Mountain West honorable mention selection. hard-hitting 38 yard run ... credited with 11 receptions for 87 yards on the season, including three touchdown receptions. SOPHOMORE - (2005): Earned letterman honors as a sophomore ... named Academic All-MWC ... played 11 out of 12 games on the season ... credited with FRESHMAN - (2003): Played in eight games during the season ... rushed 30 times 30 tackles, including 15 solo takedowns ... against Utah, had nine tackles, including for 157 yards ... scored one touchdown ... averaged 19.6 rushing yards per game ... five solo takedowns ... had four tackles in the Las Vegas Bowl against California ... rushed 16 times or 87 yards against Boise State ... rushed seven times for 56 yards had three tackles, one fumble recovery and one tackle for a loss of one yard against against Utah ... participated in spring drills ... averaged over two yards per carry and San Diego State ... recorded one punt return for 11 yards ... blocked a punt that led to scored two touchdowns during spring scrimmages. BYU’s only score against Boston College. REDSHIRT - (2002): Redshirted as a true freshman ... a valuable contributor on the FRESHMAN - (2002): Earned letterman honors as a true freshman ... saw action in scout team. 11 games at linebacker ... credited with 14 tackles on the season, including six solo takedowns ... earned the prep team defensive player-of-the-week award (vs. Utah State).

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PLAYERS TO WATCH... UNDEFEATED AT HOME Matt Allen-WR BYU finished the season with a perfect 6-0 record at home. The last time BYU Allen returns as a leader of the outside receivers. The only senior with significant had a perfect record at home was 2001 when the Cougars went 6-0 at LaVell Ed- playing time in the deep unit, Allen returns after a stellar junior season. As a junior, wards Stadium. Since the stadium was built in 1964, BYU has gone undefeated at Allen caught 27 passes (tops among all returners for BYU this year) for 420 yards home 13 times: and three touchdowns. 2006: 6-0 Austin Collie-WR 2001: 6-0 After returning from a mission in January, Collie will look to contribute similar 1998: 6-0 numbers as those when he was a Freshman All-American in 2004. In the ‘04 season, 1996: 7-0 Collie led BYU in receptions (58) and receiving touchdowns (8). Collie showed 1991: 6-0 flashes of brilliance in spring football. 1990: 6-0 1988: 6-0 Dennis Pitta-TE 1984: 6-0 Like Collie, Pitta has also returned from a church mission during the offseason. Pitta 1983: 5-0 also logged significant playing time as a true freshman in 2004. Pitta led all tight 1980: 6-0 ends in receptions with 17 grabs while scoring two touchdowns. 1979: 5-0 1977: 5-0 Kelly Poppinga-LB 1967: 5-0 After a successful 2006 at outside linebacker, Poppinga will move to the middle to replace three-year starter and team captain Cameron Jensen. Last season, Poppinga SELLOUT played in all 13 games recording 36 tackles, two sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss and two The Cougars saw a capacity crowd (64,045) for the season-opener against interceptions. Arizona. The game marked the first home-opening sellout since the 2004 season when the Cougars opened in Provo against Notre Dame. Prior to the 2007 season- Michael Reed-WR opener, BYU had had 10 opening-day sell-outs, dating back to 1982 -- the first Another experienced outside receiver, Reed returns to the Cougars for his junior year of the expanded stadium. Last week’s game also marked the first opening- season after logging significant playing time as a freshman and sophomore. Reed day sell out during the Bronco Mendenhall era. It was also the first sell out since had 25 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns a year ago. November 19, 2005 when the Cougars played host to Utah. Since 1985, the Cougars are 8-3 (.727) when playing in Provo for the home-opener in front of a Vic So’oto-TE sold-out stadium. Coming off a redshirt year following an injury, So’oto will be part of a three-headed monster at tight end that will replace outgoing seniors Daniel Coats and Jonny Home-Opening Attendance (Since Stadium Expansion in 1980) Harline. So’oto, who played in 11 games as a true freshman in 2005, was a highly Season Opponent Attendance Result touted recruit coming out of high school. 2007 Arizona...... 64,525 W, 20-7 2006 Tulsa...... 56,627 W, 49-24 Harvey Unga-RB 2005 Boston College...... 58,108 L, 3-20 After missing the majority of the 2006 season with an injury, redshirt freshman 2004 Notre Dame...... 65,251 W, 20-17 Harvey Unga is expected to make a large and immediate contribution to the BYU 2003 Georgia Tech...... 61,930 W, 24-13 offense. A large, yet quick runner, Unga has the ability to step in and make an 2002 Syracuse...... 65,612 W, 42-21 immediate impact. Many believe Unga was the “surprise” of Fall Camp. 2001 Tulane...... 40,008 W, 35-70 2000 Mississippi State...... 60,278 L, 28-44 Max Hall-QB 1999 Washington...... 65,726 W, 35-28 Named the starter after spring practice heading into summer workouts, Hall has three 1998 Arizona State...... 65,096 W, 26-6 years of eligibility left. The Arizona State transfer sat out last season due to transfer 1997 Washington...... 65,978 L, 20-42 years. It was still a productive season for Hall as he had success quarterbacking the 1996 Texas A&M...... 55,229 W, 41-37 2006 offensive scout team against a BYU defense that ranked 10th nationally in 1995 UCLA...... 60,379 L, 9-23 scoring defense. 1994 Colorado State...... 60,121 L, 21-28 1993 Hawaii...... 65,771 W, 41-38 Interestingly, in Hall’s first shot at the Blue/White Game, he put up more impressive 1992 San Diego State...... 65,261 L, 38-45 numbers than 2006 MWC Player of the Year John Beck did in any of his spring 1991 Air Force...... 65,899 W, 21-7 games. Hall completed 15-of-19 passes (.789 completion percentage) for 139 yards. 1990 Miami...... 66,235 W, 28-21 Though used in a limited roll in 2006 spring game (2-of-5 passing, sacked twice), 1989 Washington State...... 64,310 L, 41-46 Beck completed 15-of-24 passes (.625) for 116 yards as a junior in 2005. Each was 1988 Texas...... 64,249 W, 47-6 intercepted once. 1987 Pittsburgh...... 64,374 L, 17-27 1986 Utah State...... 64,213 W, 52-0 ACTIVE WINNING STREAKS 1985 UCLA...... 65,455 L, 24-27 Heading into the 2007 season, BYU owns the second longest winning streak among 1984 Baylor...... 63,705 W, 47-13 Division-IA teams. The Cougars have won 11 consecutive games, three behind 1983 Bowling Green...... 64,659 W, 63-28 Boise State’s 14 consecutive victories. BYU’s current 11-game winning streak is its 1982 Air Force...... 64,253 L, 38-39 longest since the 2001 season. The top, current winning streaks in the NCAA are as Sell-outs listed in Bold follows:

Team Streak Boise State 14 BYU 11 Wisconsin 9

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ANCHORS AWAY Stations on the Cougar Sports Network include: Senior linebacker Chris Bolden has the claim of KMXU 105.1 FM, KMGR 95.9 FM being the only member of the BYU football team Manti, UT who has served on active duty in the U.S. Military. KUNF 1210 AM Bolden, who is also the oldest player on the team, St. George, UT served in the U.S. Navy. For most of his career in the KDOX 1280 AM Navy, Bolden was stationed out of Yokosuka, Japan Las Vegas, NV and served as a radio operator and IT support on the KTHK 105.5 FM, KBLI 690 AM, KBLY 1260 AM aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. Bolden is a veteran Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, ID of the Iraq War. Not including the service academies, Bolden is one of at least nine KART 1400 AM players to serve in the military. Jerome, ID

Player School Service COACH’S SHOWS ON KSL (Radio and Television) Adrian Baker Bowling Green Navy RADIO - The weekly “Bronco Mendenhall Show” on KSL Newsradio has a new Chris Bolden BYU Navy home this season. The Utah County Ken Garff Dealers will be hosting the show Jake Coffman Northern Illinois Marines Wednesday nights from 7-8 p.m., with Coach Mendenhall joining Greg Wrubell Jeremy Franklin Florida State Navy and Marc Lyons, while listeners are encouraged to attend the live broadcast. Leon Freeman Baylor Army Cougar fans can also participate via call-ins and e-mail. This week’s show will be Marques Henderson Temple Marines broadcast from Ken Garff Porsche/Audi/Volkswagen, located at 195 East Univer- Robinson Jean Central Florida Army sity Parkway in Orem. Zak Penwell UConn Air Force Gerald Washington USC Navy TELEVISION - The weekly “BYU Football with Coach Bronco Mendenhall” show can be seen every Sunday night during the season. The halfhour show will ON THE AIR have highlights of the latest game, insights from head coach Bronco Mendenhall on that game, a look ahead to the next BYU Football game, The exclusive 50,000-watt, clear-channel radio home of BYU Football and flagship features on Cougar players and Bronco responds to viewers email questions. The of the Cougar Sports Network is KSL Newsradio--1160 AM and 102.7 FM in Salt show will be broadcast each Sunday at 11 p.m. (MT) on KSL-TV. Lake City. The “Voice of the Cougars” is Greg Wrubell, now in his 7th season as play-by-play commentator. A BYU alum, Wrubell is in his 16th year on the broad- cast crew, having served as the sideline/lockerroom reporter before stepping into the HOLY MATRIMONY booth. BYU has long held the distinction of having the most married players of any other school in the country. This year is no exception. BYU has 27 players who are Wrubell’s on-air partner and game analyst is former Cougar quarterback Marc married. Lyons, a 26-year veteran of BYU Football broadcasts. Recently-graduated Cougar receiver and punt returner Nate Meikle makes his debut reporting from the sidelines Player Wife’s Name and lockerroom, while Jeff Austin enters his second season as studio host. The Matt Allen Shannon following is a rundown of KSL’s weekly programming and broadcast details: Judd Anderton Courtney John Barrett Bonnie Mondays: Matt Bauman Lindsay 8:45am-”Coach’s Corner” with Greg Wrubell and Bronco Mendenhall Chris Bolden Alessandra 10:00am-Bronco Mendenhall Press Conference (live on ksl.com “X-Stream” channel) Travis Bright Alison Dustin Gabriel Britni Wednesdays: Andrew George Tawny 7:00pm-”Bronco Mendenhall Show” with Greg Wrubell and Marc Lyons Quinn Gooch Dani Saia Hafoka Losaline Thursdays: Max Hall Mckinzi 8:15am-”Cougar Matchup” (game preview with Greg Wrubell) Nate Hutchinson Linley 8:45am-”Coach’s Corner” with Greg Wrubell and Bronco Mendenhall Evan Kleinhenz Jamie 4:15pm-”Cougar Matchup” Wayne Latu Mary Kurt McEuen Jordan Fridays: David Oswald Rashelle 8:15am-”Cougar Matchup” Kelly Poppinga Rebekah 4:15pm-”Cougar Matchup” Dallas Reynolds Suzanna Jeff Rhea Kelly Gamedays: Jason Speredon Shalee 2 hours before kickoff: “Cougar Countdown Show” Markell Staffieri Anna 1 hour before kickoff: “Cougar Pregame Scoreboard Show” David Tafuna Melissa 35 minutes before kickoff: “Cougar Pregame Coach’s Show” Isaac Taylor Stephanie 25 minutes before kickoff: “Cougar Kickoff Show” Manase Tonga Lolohea Halftime: “Cougar Halftime Scoreboard Show” Chris Warner Nancy Postgame: “Cougar Postgame Scoreboard Show,” “Cougar Lockerroom Show,” “Cougar Reed White Hailey Postgame Coach’s Show,” “Cougar Call-In Show,” “Cougar Replay.” RJ Willing Emi

All BYU Football programming is streamed live on ksl.com and available for WIN STREAK CONTINUES download and podcast. All game broadcasts are archived online. KSL’s gameday Last Saturday’s victory marked the Cougars’ seventh consecutive home victory broadcast is also streamed online at byuradio.org, and can be heard on Dish Network and the team’s 11th straight win overall. BYU has the nation’s second longest win- Channel 980. ning streak behind Boise State’s current run of 14 games.

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NOT IN OUR HOUSE 2007 SCORING DRIVES BYU is just three home wins away from collecting its 10th straight home victory - a feat the Cougars accomplished from 2000 -02. vs. Arizona 7 plays, 72 yards TOP 3:08 (TD) 7 plays, 36 yards TOP 3:15 (TD) FIRST WIN 5 plays, 43 yards TOP 2:34 (TD) Saturday’s 20-7 victory over Arizona marks the first season-opening victory for BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall. Mendenhall is now 1-2 in season-opening games. DON’T LOOK BACK In the Bronco Mendenhall era, BYU is 17-3 when leading at halftime and 16-1 when taking a lead into the fourth quarter. LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN FIRST BLOOD The Cougars’ season-opener against Arizona featured two 7-play scoring drives. In Dating back to the 2006 season against Tulsa, the Cougars have scored first in 13 2006, BYU had at least one 7-play scoring drive in seven of its games, including straight games. The last time an opponent scored first against BYU was September 2, three 7-play scoring drives in its Las Vegas Bowl win over Oregon. 2006 when Arizona took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter in Tucson. FAMILIAR FACE PITCHING A SHUTOUT Saturday’s game will be the first against BYU for UCLA QB Ben Olson. Olson The BYU defense held Arizona scoreless through three quarters. In fact, Arizona did transferred to UCLA from BYU in 2005 after returning from a mission to Canada not score until there was less than one minute left in the game. The Cougars held their for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Olson and BYU linebacker opponents to a total of 23 scoreless quarters in 2006, including three first half shutouts. Bryan Kehl were room mates during their freshman seasons in Provo. Over the past two games, the Cougars have held two different Pac-10 opponents scoreless in six of eight quarters. HELLO, OLD FRIEND UCLA defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker was a secondary coach at BYU FIRST HALF DOMINANCE during the 1994 season Dating back to the 2006 season-opener, the Cougars have led at halftime in 14 consecutive games. DEBUT OF THE TONGAN TRIO RUN, UNGA, RUN! Saturday’s game at UCLA will mark the debut of the After scoring his second touchdown of the day last week, BYU freshman running back Tongan Trio, featuring Harvey Unga had racked up combined total of 194 yards. As a team, Arizona had only 177 yards of total offense to that point. The Wildcats finished the game with 255 total running backs Manase Tonga, yards after scoring a touchdown on its final drive of the game. Fui Vakapuna and Harvey Unga. While Tonga did vs.THE PAC-10 not play against Arizona, serving a one-game sus- In its last two games, the Cougars have kept each of their PAC-10 opponents under 10 points on its way to outscoring the two by a total of 58-15. pension for violation of team rules, Vakapuna and Unga combined for 230 of the Cougars’ 392 total yards in the SINCE 1922 ... 20-7 victory over Arizona. The Tongan Trio boasts an all-around game, providing speed, quickness, athleticism, agility and power to the high-powered BYU offense. Since the first official year of football at BYU (1922) the Cougars have posted a 46-35- 2 record in season-opening games. Interestingly, BYU has posted a record of 29-11-1 when opening the season in Provo; that’s a winning percentage of 72 percent. A FAMILY TRADITION Several members of the football team have a relative that played a sport for the Cou- FULL HOUSE gars. The following is a list of players and their relative: Attendance for Saturday’s game was listed at 64,525, marking the first season-opening sellout since the 2004 season (vs. Notre Dame). Last week’s game was the first sellout Player Relative (Relation) Sport since November 19, 2005 (vs. Utah). Dallas Reynolds Lance Reynolds (father) Football Matt Reynolds Lance Reynolds Jr. (brother) Football DEJA VU Shawn Doman Brandon Doman (cousin) Football For the second consecutive year, BYU’s season-opening offensive drive resulted in Rex Doman Brandon Doman (cousin) Football a lost fumble. In 2006, tight end Jonny Harline turned the ball over on a reception. Dee Doman (father) Wrestling Today, quarterback Max Hall lost the ball after being sacked. Saia Hafoka Spencer Hafoka (brother) Football Mark Staffieri Mike Staffieri (father) Baseball IT’S BEEN A WHILE Kelly Poppinga Brady Poppinga (brother) Football The Cougars currently have the 8th longest streak in the nation of consecutive games Dennis Poppinga (father) Football without returning a kickoff for a touchdown. BYU has been unable to accomplish the Bryan Kehl Ed and Brandon Kehl (brothers) Football feat in 106 straight games. Quinn Gooch Gary Gooch (father) Basketball David Gooch (brother) Football A LITTLE YELLOW Austin Collie Scott Collie (father) Football A total of 12 penalties were called in today’s game. The first penalty was called at Zac Collie (brother) Football the 9:00 mark in the second quarter. The first penalty called against BYU occurred Brett Denney Ryan and John (brothers) Football with 5:02 remaining in the first half. By contrast, last year’s season-opener in Tucson Kellen Fowler Blaine Fowler (father) Football featured 18 penalties including an offensive pass interference that nullified a potential Mitch Payne Matt Payne (brother) Football game-winning touchdown for the Cougars. Harvey Unga Jackson Unga (father) Football

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FLAG BEARERS UNGA NAMED MWC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK BYU has a tradition of selecting a player before each game to bring the team flag Running back Harvey Unga has been named the Mountain West onto the field. Following is a list of 2007 players who have been given the honor: Conference Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Cou- gars to a 20-7 season-opening victory over Arizona. vs. Arizona...... Joe Semanoff at UCLA Unga, a freshman from Provo, Utah, racked up a game-high 194 at Tulsa all-purpose yards, including a game-best 67 yards rushing and vs. Air Force 127 yards receiving. Unga was also credited with two touch- at New Mexico at UNLV downs, including a 27-yard pass and run with 6:02 left in the first vs. Eastern Washington quarter that gave the Cougars a 7-0 lead, and an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter that at San Diego State extended BYU’s lead to 20-0. vs. Colorado State vs. TCU Prior to Arizona’s final drive of the game, Unga had totaled more offensive yards at Wyoming than the entire Arizona offense combined. For the game, Unga averaged 4.5 yards vs. Utah per carry and averaged over 14 yards per reception.

WHERE THEY RANK NATIONALLY Unga’s offensive total against the Wildcats marked the top performance by a fresh- Several BYU players rank nationally in various statistical categories: man running back in the country.

Max Hall GET A HALL PASS Passing Efficiency: 34th (145.62) BYU quarterback Max Hall made his Division-I Total Offense: 16 (292 yards per game) debut against Arizona, marking his first action in over four years. The native of Mesa, Ariz., led the Harvey Unga Cougars to a decisive 20-7 victory over the Wild- Receptions: T-9th (9 receptions per game) cats. Hall completed 26-of-39 attempts for 288 Receiving Yards: T-11th (127 yards per game) yards and two touchdowns. Hall did not have All-purpose yards: T-20th (194) any interceptions and was only sacked one time. Among members of BYU’s Quarterback Factory, Bryan Kehl Hall’s completion percentage in his first career Tackles: T-18th (12 tackles per game) start ranks second behind only Ty Detmer who completed 68.6 percent of his attempts in his first BYU career start. Hall completed 26 passes in his first Rushing Defense: 15th (32 yards per game) career start, marking the most completions of any Scoring Defense: 20th (7 points per game) of the members of BYU’s Quarterback Factory. Total Defense: 32nd (255 yards per game) Passing Offense: 23rd (288 yards per game)

ON THE ROAD vs. RANKED OPPONENTS The Cougars will travel to No. 13 UCLA on Saturday, marking the first road game against a ranked opponent since BYU knocked off No. 15 TCU in Fort Worth last season, 31-17. The victory over the Horned Frogs gave BYU its first win over a ranked opponent on the road since beating Arizona State, 13-10, on September 20, 1997. Prior to the Cougars’ victory over TCU, BYU was 0-12 in games against ranked opponents, dating back to the 1999 season.

A LOOK AT SELECTED QB FIRST CAREER STARTS Quarterback Year Opponent Result Cmp-Att-Yds Pct. Int TD Sck Max Hall (So.) 2007 Arizona W, 20-7 26-39-288 .667 0 2 1 Steve Sarkisian (Jr.) 1995 Air Force L, 12-38 25-42-346 .595 2 2 4 Robbie Bosco (Jr.) 1984 Pittsburgh W, 20-14 25-43-325 .581 2 1 2 Ty Detmer (So.) 1988 New Mexico W, 65-0 24-35-333 .686 0 5 2 John Beck (Fr.) 2003 Stanford L, 14-18 22-45-279 .489 2 2 5 Brandon Doman (Jr.) 2000 New Mexico W, 37-13 21-35-349 .600 1 0 0 Steve Young (So.) 1981 Utah State W, 32-26 21-40-307 .525 1 1 5 Marc Wilson (So.) 1977 Colo. State W, 63-17 15-25-332 .600 1 7 n/a Jim McMahon (So.) 1978 UTEP W, 44-0 10-19-143 .526 1 1 1 Gifford Nielsen (So.) 1975 Wyoming W, 33-20 9-19-159 .474 1 1 n/a (Ranked by completion pct.)

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2007 BYU SUPERLATIVES OPPONENT SNAPSHOT Overall Record...... 1-0 2007 Overall Record Current Streak...... W11 Opponent W L Pct. MWC Record...... 0-0 Arizona ...... 0 1 .000 Current Streak...... W8 UCLA...... 1 0 1.000 All-Time MWC Record...... 38-20 (.655) Tulsa...... 1 0 1.000 Non-Conference Record...... 1-0 Air Force...... 1 0 1.000 Current Streak...... W2 New Mexico...... 0 1 .000 2007 Home Record...... 1-0 UNLV ...... 1 0 1.000 Current Streak...... W7 Eastern Washington ...... 1 0 1.000 2006 Road Record ...... 0-0 San Diego State ...... 0 0 .000 Road Streak...... W5 Colorado State...... 0 1 .000 Day Games...... 1-0 TCU...... 1 0 1.000 Current Streak...... W7 Wyoming...... 1 0 1.000 Night Games...... 0-0 Utah...... 0 1 .000 Current Streak...... W4 When BYU Wins Coin Toss...... 0-0 2007 Road Record When BYU Loses Coin Toss ...... 1-0 Opponent W L Pct. When BYU Leads After First Quarter ...... 1-0 Arizona ...... 0 1 .000 When BYU Trails After First Quarter...... 0-0 UCLA...... 1 0 .000 When Tied After First Quarter...... 0-0 Tulsa...... 1 0 1.000 When BYU Leads at the Half...... 1-0 Air Force...... 0 0 .000 When BYU Trails at the Half...... 0-0 New Mexico...... 0 1 .000 When BYU Leads After Third Quarter ...... 1-0 UNLV ...... 1 0 1.000 When BYU Trails After Third Quarter ...... 0-0 Eastern Washington ...... 0 0 .000 Record in September...... 1-0 San Diego State ...... 0 0 .000 Streak ...... W3 Colorado State...... 0 1 .000 Record in October ...... 0-0 TCU...... 0 0 1.000 Streak ...... W3 Wyoming...... 0 0 .000 Record in November...... 4-0 Utah...... 0 1 .000 Streak ...... W4 Record in December...... 1-0 2007 Home Record Streak ...... W1 Opponent W L Pct. Record vs. Top-25 Teams...... 0-0 Arizona ...... 0 0 .000 Streak ...... W1 UCLA...... 0 0 1.000 Record vs. Non-Ranked Teams...... 1-0 Tulsa...... 0 0 .000 Streak ...... W11 Air Force...... 1 0 1.000 Record When BYU has 100-Yard Rusher ...... 0-0 New Mexico...... 0 0 .000 Streak ...... W3 UNLV ...... 0 0 .000 Record When Opponent has 100-Yard Rusher...... 0-0 Eastern Washington ...... 1 0 1.000 Record When BYU has 300-Yard Passing...... 0-0 San Diego State ...... 0 0 .000 Record When Opponent has 300-Yards Passing...... 0-0 Colorado State...... 0 0 .000 When BYU Scores First...... W1 TCU...... 1 0 1.000 When Opponent Scores First ...... 0-0 Wyoming...... 1 0 1.000 On ESPN...... 0-0 Utah...... 0 0 .000 On ESPN2...... 0-0 On TBS...... 0-0 2007 Neutral Field Record On VERSUS...... 1-0 Opponent W L Pct. On CSTV...... 0-0 ...... 0 0 .000 On The mtn...... 0-0 THIS WEEK Team Opponent Arizona ...... Season over UCLA...... BYU (Sep. 8) Tulsa...... BYE Air Force...... Utah (Sep. 8) New Mexico...... New Mexico State (Sep. 8) UNLV ...... Wisconsin (Sep. 8) Eastern Washington ...... BYE San Diego State ...... Washington State (Sep. 8) Colorado State...... Cal (Sep. 8) TCU...... Texas (Sep. 8) Wyoming...... Utah State (Sep.8) Utah...... Air Force (Sep. 8)

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THE LAST TIME A RECEIVER HAD 10 OR MORE RECEPTIONS: A FUMBLE WAS RETURNED FOR A TD: BYU: 2003, C. Bockwoldt at SDSU (W, 44-36) SPECIAL TEAMS BYU: 2006, C. Brown 11 at Boston College (L, 30-23) Opp: 2004, Nagahi at Utah (L, 21-52) A KICKOFF WAS RETURNED FOR A TD: Opp: 2005, M. Stovall 14 and J. Samardzija 10 yds. at Notre Dame (L, BYU: 1998, M. Rigell at Hawaii, 96 yards (W, 31-9) 49-23) A SAFETY WAS SCORED: Opp: 2005, C. Rodgers vs. TCU, 100 yards (L, 51-50) A QUARTERBACK HAD 25 COMPLETIONS: BYU: 2003, Team vs. Boise State (L, 50-12) Opp: 2004, at Boise State (L, 28-27) A FIELD GOAL WAS BLOCKED: BYU: 2006, Jo. Beck 28 at Utah (W, 33-31) BYU: 2006 by R. Tialavea vs. Utah State (W, 38-0) Opp: 2006, J. Ballard 26 at TCU (W, 31-17) THERE WAS A SHUTOUT: Opp: 2005 by K. El Nokali vs. Boston College (L, 20-3) A QUARTERBACK HAD 40 PASS ATTEMPTS: BYU: 2006, vs. Utah State (W, 38-0) Opp: 2003, vs. Utah (L, 3-0) A BLOCKED FG RESULTED IN A TD: BYU: 2006, Jo. Beck 43 at Utah (W, 33-31) BYU: 2001, R. Denney at SDSU (W, 59-21) Opp: 2006, J. Ballard 49 at TCU (W, 31-17) DEFENSE HAD A SHUTOUT IN THE FIRST HALF: BYU: 2007, vs Arizona (W, 20-7) A PUNT WAS BLOCKED: A QB HAD THREE OR MORE TD PASSES: Opp: 2005, vs. Boston College 10-0 (L, 20-3) BYU: 2006, by Z. Collie vs. Tulsa (W, 49-24) BYU: 2006, Jo. Beck 4 at Utah (W, 33-31) Opp: 2006, by C. Tennial vs. Tulsa (W, 49-24) Opp: 2005, B. Ratliff 4 vs. Utah (L, 41-34) A DEFENDER HAD TWO INTERCEPTIONS: BYU: 2002, B. Heaney vs. Ga. Tech (L, 29-18) A BLOCKED PUNT RESULTED IN A TD: A WR HAD THREE OR MORE TD RECEPTIONS: Opp: 2003, Nurse vs. Boise State (L, 50-12) BYU: 2004, by G. Lovely at Air Force (W, 41-24) BYU: 2006, J. Harline 3 at Utah (W, 33-31) Opp: 2005, by C. Wells, TD by G. Rybak vs. Air Force (W, 62-41) Opp: 2005, M. Stovall 4 at Notre Dame (L, 49-23) A DEFENDER HAD THREE INTERCEPTIONS: BYU: 2000, Smith vs. Wyoming (W, 19-7) A PAT WAS BLOCKED: THERE WAS A 400-YD PASSER: BYU: 1998, D. Stevenson vs. Air Force (L, 20-13) BYU: 2006, Jo. Beck 464 yds vs. New Mexico (W, 42-17) MISCELLANEOUS Opp: 2006, Team at Utah (W, 33-31) Opp: 2005, B. Quinn 467 at Notre Dame (L, 49-23) DEFEATED A RANKED OPPONENT: BYU: 2006, at TCU (W, 31-17) A PUNT WAS RETURNED FOR A TD: HAD OVER 500 YARDS PASSING: Opp: 2002, at Nevada (L, 28-31) BYU: 2006, M. Jacobson (77 yards) vs.Wyoming (W, 55-7) BYU: 2005, Jo. Beck 517 yds vs. TCU (L, 51-50) Opp: 2001, C. Owens at Hawai`i (L, 72-45) Opp: 2001, Rolovich 543 Hawai`i (L, 72-45) DID NOT SCORE A TOUCHDOWN: BYU: 2005, vs. Boston College (L, 20-3) A TWO-POINT PAT WAS CONVERTED: DID NOT THROW A TD PASS: Opp: 2006, at Colorado State (W, 24-3) BYU: 2005, C. Brown at New Mexico (W, 27-24) BYU: 2005, at SDSU (L, 10-31) Opp: 2006, Team at Boston College (L, 30-23) Opp: 2006, vs Wyoming (W, 55-7) NO TURNOVERS: BYU: 2006, at Utah (W, 33-31) A KICKER MADE FOUR FIELD GOALS: HAD LESS THAN 100 YARDS PASSING: Opp: 2006, at Utah (W, 33-31) BYU: 2000, O. Pochman 4 at Utah (W, 34-27) BYU: 2003, vs. Utah 41 yds (L, 3-0) Opp: 2003, D. Fitzpatrick 4 at Notre Dame (L, 33-14) Opp: 2006, at Air Force 39 yds (W, 33-14) A TEAM ONLY HAD ONE PENALTY: BYU: 2003, vs. UNLV (W, 27-20) THE GAME WAS WON ON A LAST SECOND FG THE RUNNING GAME Opp: 2006, at Air Force (W, 33-14) BYU: 2001, at Mississippi State (W, 41-38) A RUSHER HAD MORE THAN 30 CARRIES: Opp: 2006, at Arizona (L, 16-13) BYU: 2005, C. Brown 31 vs. Colorado State (W, 24-14) Opp: 2003, J. Jones 35 at Notre Dame (L, 33-14) BYU PLAYED TO A SCORELESS TIE: BYU: 1957 vs. Wyoming HAD A 60-YARD PLUS PUNT: BYU: 2006, D. McLaughlin 66 yds at TCU (W, 31-17) THERE WAS A 100-YARD RUSHER: THE LAST TIME OVERTIME WAS PLAYED: Opp: 2006, Nick Folk 75 yds at Arizona (L, 16-13) BYU: 2006, C. Brown 124 vs. New Mexico (W, 42-17) Opp: 2006, R. Ferguson 138 vs. New Mexico (W, 42-17) BYU: 2006 at Boston College (L, 30-23) DID NOT PUNT DURING ENTIRE GAME: TEAM WAS AHEAD AT HALF AND LOST: BYU: 2001, vs. Colorado State (W, 56-34) THERE WERE TWO 100-YARD RUSHERS: BYU: 2006, C. Brown 148, M. Hague 123 vs. UNLV BYU: 2006, at Boston College (ahead 13-12, lost 30-23) Opp: 2005, at New Mexico (ahead 21-13, lost 24-27) MISC. OFFENSE Opp: 2005, Q. Ganther 131 and B. Ratliff 112 vs. Utah (L, 41-34) HAD OVER 600 YARDS IN TOTAL OFFENSE: 10 OR MORE PENALTIES: BYU: 2006, 653 vs. New Mexico (W, 42-17) THERE WERE THREE 100-YARD RUSHERS: BYU: 2006, 12 vs. UNLV (W, 52-7) Opp: 2001, 646 vs. Hawai`i (L, 72-45) BYU: 2001, L. Staley 142, B. Doman 116, B. McDonald 110; vs. Tulane Opp: 2006, 10 vs. San Diego State (W, 47-17) SCORED 50 POINTS: OVER 100 PENALTY YARDS: BYU: 2006, vs. Wyoming (W, 55-7) A RUNNING BACK HAD FOUR RUSHING TDS: BYU: 2005, 12-114 vs. UNLV (L, 52-7) Opp: 2005, vs. TCU (L, 51-50) BYU: 2005, C. Brown 4 vs. Air Force (W, 62-41) Opp: 2002, C. Harridge 4 Air Force (L, 52-9) Opp: 2006, 10-110 vs. Miss. State (W, 41-28) SCORED 60 POINTS: LOST FOUR OR MORE FUMBLES BYU: 2005, vs. Air Force (W, 62-41) HAD 300 OR MORE YARDS RUSHING: BYU: 2004, 4 vs. UNLV (L, 24-20) Opp: 2001, Hawai`i (L, 72-45) BYU: 2006, 308 vs. UNLV (W, 52-7) Opp: 2004, 354 at Utah (L, 52-21) Opp: 2001, 4 at Hawaii (L, 72-45) THE PASSING GAME HAD FIVE OR MORE FUMBLES: SCORED ON OVER 50-YARD PASS PLAY: HAD LESS THAN 100 NET YARDS RUSHING: BYU: 2004, 6 vs. UNLV (L, 24-20) BYU: 2006, J. Harline from Jo. Beck vs. New Mexico (W, 42-17) BYU: 2006, 54 at Utah (W, 33-31) Opp: 2000, 5 vs. Utah State (W, 38-14) Opp: 2006, M. Wilson 57 from B. Ratliff at Utah (W, 33-31) Opp: 2006, 98 at Utah (W, 33-31) A DEFENDER HAD THREE FUMBLE RECOVERIES: SCORED ON OVER 70-YARD PASS PLAY: THERE WAS A 200-YARD RUSHER: BYU: 2005, J. Luettgerodt at Wyoming (W, 35-21) BYU: 2006, J. Harline from Jo. Beck vs. New Mexico (W, 42-17) BYU: 2005, C. Brown 219 vs. Air Force (W, 62-41) Opp: 2003, J. Webb from Hall 70 at SDSU (W, 44-36) Opp: 2001, Childs (237) Colorado State (W, 56-34)

A RECEIVER HAD A 150-YARD GAME: BYU, 2005, T. Watkins 176 yds vs. TCU (L, 50-51) DEFENSE Opp: 2005, J. Brown 159 vs. Air Force (W, 62-41) INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR A TD: BYU: 2006, D. Gabriel vs. SDSU 38 yards (W, 47-17) Opp: 2006, Q. Black vs. New Mexico (W, 42-17)

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OFFENSE POS No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown/Last School DEFENSE XR 3 Michael Reed 6-1 202 Jr. 2L Baytown, TX / Robert E. Lee HS POS No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown/Last School -or- 10 Matt Allen 6-0 177 Sr. 3L Peoria, AZ / Cactus HS LE 77 Ian Dulan 6-1 270 So. 1L Hila, HI / Kamehameha-Hawaii HS 92 Brett Denney 6-4 251 So. 1L Thornton, CO / Legacy HS HR 2 Bryce Mahuika 5-9 185 Jr. 2L Vancouver, WA / Evergreen HS 86 Daniel Tervort 5-11 200 So. Sq. Payson, UT / Southern Utah NT 55 Eathyn Manumaleuna 6-2 280 Fr. HS Anchorage, AK / Timpview HS -or- 20 Reed White 5-11 190 Jr. TR Gilbert, AZ / Arizona State 71 Rick Wolfley 6-3 326 Fr. RS Afton, WY / Star Valley HS -or- 90 Mosese Foketi 6-0 270 Jr. RS Oakland, CA / Laney CC ZR 10 Matt Allen 6-0 177 Sr. 3L Peoria, AZ / Cactus HS -or- 9 Austin Collie 6-2 212 So. 1L El Dorado Hills, CA / Oak Ridge HS RE 84 Jan Jorgensen 6-3 260 So. 1L Helper, UT / Carbon HS 91 Judd Anderton 6-5 270 Sr. 3L Tacoma, WA / Curtis HS TE 88 Andrew George 6-5 240 So. 1L Englewood, CO / Cheery Creek HS -or- 37 Vic So’oto 6-3 233 So. 1L Carlsbad, CA / Carlsbad HS SLB 41 Bryan Kehl 6-3 231 Sr. 3L Salt Lake City, UT / Brighton HS -or- 32 Dennis Pitta 6-5 230 So. 1L Moorpark, CA / Moorpark HS 39 Grant Nelson 6-2 225 Fr. RS Hopewell, PA / Hopewell HS -or- 48 Austen Jorgensen 6-3 230 Fr. HS Mt. Pleasant, UT / North Sanpete HS LT 65 Dallas Reynolds 6-5 328 Jr. 2L Provo, UT / Timpview HS -or- 64 RJ Willing 6-5 300 So. 1L Kahuku, HI / Kamehameha HS MLB 46 Kelly Poppinga 6-2 240 Sr. 1L Evanston, WY / Utah State Univ. 35 Matt Bauman 6-1 225 So. 1L Salt Lake City, UT / Skyline HS LG 76 Ray Feinga 6-5 322 Jr. 2L West Valley City, UT / Hunter HS -or- 47 Terrance Hooks 6-1 218 So. 1L Tempe, AZ / Marcos de Niza HS 75 Walter Kahaialii 6-3 320 Fr. RS Lahaina, HI / Kamehameha-Maui HS BLB 36 Markell Staffieri 6-3 232 Sr. 3L Del Mar, CA / Torrey Pines HS C 67 Sete Aulai 6-1 297 Sr. 1L Carson, CA / El Camino JC 42 Shawn Doman 6-2 219 So. 1L Woodburn, OR / Canby HS 53 Tom Sorensen 6-5 315 So. RS Salt Lake City, UT / Vanderbilt WLB 43 David Nixon 6-3 223 Jr. 2L College Station, TX / A&M Con. RG 74 Travis Bright 6-5 320 Jr. 2L Queen Creek, AZ / Highland HS 31 Chris Bolden 6-0 248 Sr. 2L Hephzibah, GA / Riverside CC 73 Jason Speredon 6-5 275 Fr. RS West Valley City, UT / Granger HS FC 34 Kayle Buchanan 6-1 201 Sr. 3L San Jose, CA / Santa Clara HS RT 68 David Oswald 6-8 325 Jr. 1L Sandy, UT / Brighton HS 4 Brandon Howard 5-9 170 So. 1L Riverside, CA / LaSierra HS 66 Garrett Reden ‘6-3 290 Fr. RS Valley Center, CA / Valley Center HS -or- 64 RJ Willing 6-5 300 So. 1L Kahuku, HI / Kamehameha HS BC 21 Ben Criddle 6-0 185 Sr. 1L Glendale, AZ / Glendale CC 19 Andre Saulsberry 5-10 178 Sr. 1L Long Beach, CA / Riverside CC QB 15 Max Hall 6-1 200 So. TR Mesa, AZ / Arizona State 6 Brenden Gaskins 6-5 220 So. TR Farmington, NM / Glendale CC KAT 14 Corby Hodgkiss 5-11 206 Sr. 2L Irving, TX / Irving HS 18 Aaron Attig 6-2 204 So. Sq. Logandale, NV / Moapa Valley HS RB 11 Manase Tonga 6-0 234 Jr. 2L San Mateo, CA / Aragon HS 27 Joe Semanoff 5-11 220 Sr. 2L Lehighton, PA / Lehighton HS FS 25 Quinn Gooch 6-0 196 Sr. 3L Tucson, AZ / Sabino HS 16 Kellen Fowler 6-0 195 Jr. 2L Kaysville, UT / Davis HS HB 45 Harvey Unga 6-0 221 Fr. RS Provo, UT / Timpview HS -or- 1 Fui Vakapuna 6-1 234 Jr. 2L Glendale, UT / East HS

SPECIAL TEAMS POS No. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown/Last School K 38 Mitch Payne 6-2 201 Fr. RS North Ogden, UT / Weber HS

P 26 CJ Santiago 6-2 215 Jr. TR Honolulu, HI / Orange Coast CC 24 Brian Smith 6-3 165 Fr. HS Orem, UT / Orem HS

DS 56 Chris Muehlmann 6-0 205 Jr. HS American Fork, UT / American Fk HS 59 John Pace 6-2 210 Fr. RS Yorba Linda, CA / Espinosa HS

KR 2 Bryce Mahuika 5-9 185 Jr. 2L Vancouver, WA / Evergreen HS 9 Austin Collie 6-2 212 So. 1L El Dorado Hills, CA / Oak Ridge HS

PR 2 Bryce Mahuika 5-9 185 Jr. 2L Vancouver, WA / Evergreen HS 9 Austin Collie 6-2 212 So. 1L El Dorado Hills, CA / Oak Ridge HS

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GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS

Offensive Starters Game XR ZR HR TE LT LG C RG RT QB HB Arizona Reed Collie Semanoff (FB) So’oto D. Reynolds Feinga Aulai Bright Oswald Hall Vakapuna UCLA Tulsa Air Force New Mexico UNLV E. Washington San Diego State Colorado State TCU Wyoming Utah

Defensive Starters Game LE NT RE SLB MLB BLB WLB FC FS KAT CB Arizona Dulan Manumaleuna Jorgensen Kehl Poppinga Staffieri Nixon Buchanan Gooch Hodgkiss Criddle UCLA Tulsa Air Force New Mexico UNLV E. Washington San Diego State Colorado State TCU Wyoming Utah

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GAME 1 • September 1, 2007 GAME 2 • September 8, 2007 BYU vs Arizona BYU vs No. 13 UCLA LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah Rose Bowl • Pasadena, California

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score Arizona Wildcats 0 0 0 7 7 BYU Cougars BYU Cougars 7 6 0 7 20 No. 13 UCLA Bruins

Scoring Summary: 1st 06:02 BY - UNGA 27 yd pass from HALL (PAYNE kick), 7-72 3:08 2nd 00:38 BY - PITTA 2 yd pass from HALL (PAYNE kick failed), 7-36 3:15 4th 03:24 BY - UNGA 11 yd run (PAYNE kick), 5-43 2:34 00:53 ARIZ - Mitchell 7 yd pass from Tuitama (Bondzio kick), 10-80 2:25

ARIZ BY FIRST DOWNS 11 22 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 19-32 32-104 PASSING YDS (NET) 223 288 Passes Att-Comp-Int 38-28-0 39-26-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 57-255 71-392 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 1-22 1-9 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-91 1-0 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 8-46.1 5-38.6 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 7-56 5-27 Possession Time 26:22 33:38 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 14 7 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 0 of 1 Blue-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 2-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-6 2-19

RUSHING: Arizona Wildcats-Jennings, C. 14-41; Smith, X. 3-10; Tuitama, Willie 2-minus 19. BYU Cougars-UNGA, Harvey 15-67; VAKAPUNA, Fui 12-36; HALL, Max 4-4; TEAM 1-minus 3.

PASSING: Arizona Wildcats-Tuitama, Willie 26-36-0-216; Heavner, K. 2-2-0-7. BYU Cougars-HALL, Max 26-39-0-288.

RECEIVING: Arizona Wildcats-Jennings, C. 9-27; Thomas, Mike 7-48; Dean, D. 4-88; Turner, T. 4-14; Reese, T. 2-22; Gronkowski, R. 1-17; Mitchell, E. 1-7. BYU Cougars-UNGA, Harvey 9-127; REED, Michael 4-41; COLLIE, Austin 4-41; PITTA, Dennis 4-33; SO’OTO, Vic 2-33; SEMANOFF, Joe 1-8; VAKAPUNA, Fui 1-4; ALLEN, Matt 1-1.

INTERCEPTIONS: Arizona Wildcats-None. BYU Cougars-None.

FUMBLES: Arizona Wildcats-None. BYU Cougars-HALL, Max 1-1.

SACKS (UA-A): Arizona Wildcats-Cason,Antoine 1-0. BYU Cougars-JORGENSEN, Jan 1-0; DULAN, Ian 1-0.

TACKLES (UA-A): Arizona Wildcats-Larsen, Spencer 4-10; Cason,Antoine 6-3; Nelson, C. 4-4; Palmer,Ronnie 4-3; Patrick,D. 5-1; Krogstad,Dane 3-3; Parker,Jason 2-2; Fontenot,W. 3-0; Dotson,Lionel 3-0; Barnett,Yaniv 1-2; Mikaele, L. 1-1; Turner, J. 0-2; Horton, D. 0-2; Holmes, L. 0-2; Hall, C. 0-1; Egger, T. 0-1; Klyce, M. 0-1; Ross, D. 0-1; McCovy, A. 0-1. BYU Cougars-KEHL, Bryan 6-6; STAFFIERI, Mark 5-2; NIXON, David 3-3; GOOCH, Quinn 3-3; DOMAN, Shaun 2-4; JORGENSEN, Jan 2-3; POPPINGA, Kelly 2-2; HODGKISS, Corby 1-3; PITTMAN, G 3-0; CRIDDLE, Ben 1-2; MANUMALEUNA,Eth 1-2; BUCHANAN, Kayle 2-0; PAYNE, Mitch 1-0; DULAN, Ian 1-0; DENNEY, Brett 1-0; TEAM 1-0; VAN SWEDEN, Dan 0-1; BAUMAN, Matt 0-1.

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BYU TEAM STATISTICS, 2007 SEASON Overall Conference Date Opponent Score Record Record Time Attend ------Sep 01, 2007 Arizona W, 20-7 1-0-0 0-0-0 3:11 64,525

* indicates conference game TEAM STATISTICS BY OPP SCORING 20 7 Points Per Game 20.0 7.0 FIRST DOWNS 22 11 Rushing 6 0 Passing 15 8 Penalty 1 3 RUSHING YARDAGE 104 32 Yards gained rushing 115 52 Yards lost rushing 11 20 Rushing Attempts 32 19 Average Per Rush 3.2 1.7 Average Per Game 104.0 32.0 TDs Rushing 1 0 PASSING YARDAGE 288 223 Att-Comp-Int 39-26-0 38-28-0 Average Per Pass 7.4 5.9 Average Per Catch 11.1 8.0 Average Per Game 288.0 223.0 TDs Passing 2 1 TOTAL OFFENSE 392 255 Total Plays 71 57 Average Per Play 5.5 4.5 Average Per Game 392.0 255.0 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS 1-0 4-91 PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS 1-9 1-22 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS 0-0 0-0 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 0.0 22.8 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 9.0 22.0 INT RETURN AVERAGE 0.0 0.0 FUMBLES-LOST 1-1 0-0 PENALTIES-YARDS 5-27 7-56 Average Per Game 27.0 56.0 PUNTS-YARDS 5-193 8-369 Average Per Punt 38.6 46.1 Net punt average 34.2 35.0 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 33:38 26:22 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 7/15 4/14 3rd-Down Pct 47% 29% 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 0/1 0/2 4th-Down Pct 0% 0% SACKS BY-YARDS 2-19 1-0 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 3 1 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 0-1 0-0 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 BLUE-ZONE SCORES 2-4 50% 1-2 50% BLUE ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 2-4 50% 1-2 50% PAT-ATTEMPTS 2-3 67% 1-1 100% ATTENDANCE 64525 0 Games/Avg Per Game 1/64525 0/0 Neutral Site Games 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total BYU Cougars 7 6 0 7 20 Opponents 0 0 0 7 7

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KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn Individual Stats PAYNE 4 264 66.0 0 0 RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Total...... 4 264 66.0 0 0 91 43.2 26 UNGA 1 15 68 1 67 4.5 1 16 67.0 Opponents...... 2 82 41.0 1 0 0 31.0 39 VAKAPUNA 1 12 37 1 36 3.0 0 10 36.0 HALL 1 4 10 6 4 1.0 0 6 4.0 TEAM 1 1 0 3 -3 -3.0 0 0 -3.0 ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G Total...... 1 32 115 11 104 3.2 1 16 104.0 UNGA 1 67 127 0 0 0 194 194.0 Opponents...... 1 19 52 20 32 1.7 0 13 32.0 COLLIE 1 0 41 0 0 0 41 41.0 REED 1 0 41 0 0 0 41 41.0 PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G VAKAPUNA 1 36 4 0 0 0 40 40.0 HALL 1 145.62 26-39-0 66.7 288 2 48 288.0 SO’OTO 1 0 33 0 0 0 33 33.0 Total...... 1 145.62 26-39-0 66.7 288 2 48 288.0 PITTA 1 0 33 0 0 0 33 33.0 Opponents...... 1 131.66 28-38-0 73.7 223 1 34 223.0 MAHUIKA 1 0 0 9 0 0 9 9.0 SEMANOFF 1 0 8 0 0 0 8 8.0 RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G HALL 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 4.0 UNGA 1 9 127 14.1 1 48 127.0 ALLEN 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.0 COLLIE 1 4 41 10.2 0 18 41.0 TEAM 1 -3 0 0 0 0 -3 -3.0 REED 1 4 41 10.2 0 16 41.0 Total...... 1 104 288 9 0 0 401 401.0 PITTA 1 4 33 8.2 1 16 33.0 Opponents...... 1 32 223 22 91 0 368 368.0 SO’OTO 1 2 33 16.5 0 18 33.0 SEMANOFF 1 1 8 8.0 0 8 8.0 VAKAPUNA 1 1 4 4.0 0 4 4.0 ALLEN 1 1 1 1.0 0 1 1.0 Total...... 1 26 288 11.1 2 48 288.0 Opponents...... 1 28 223 8.0 1 34 223.0

PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long MAHUIKA 1 9 9.0 0 9 Total...... 1 9 9.0 0 9 Opponents...... 1 22 22.0 0 22

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long Total...... 0 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents...... 0 0 0.0 0 0

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long SH. DOMAN 1 0 0.0 0 0 Total...... 1 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents...... 4 91 22.8 0 31

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Total...... 0 0 0.0 0 0 Opponents...... 0 0 0.0 0 0

|------PATs ------| SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points UNGA 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 PITTA 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 PAYNE 0 0-1 2-3 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 2 Total...... 3 0-1 2-3 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 20 Opponents...... 1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 7

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G HALL 1 43 4 288 292 292.0 UNGA 1 15 67 0 67 67.0 VAKAPUNA 1 12 36 0 36 36.0 TEAM 1 1 -3 0 -3 -3.0 Total...... 1 71 104 288 392 392.0 Opponents...... 1 57 32 223 255 255.0

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk PAYNE 0-1 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0

FG SEQUENCE BYU Cougars OPPONENTS Arizona Wildcats 36 -

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd SANTIAGO 5 193 38.6 49 0 0 1 0 Total...... 5 193 38.6 49 0 0 1 0 Opponents...... 8 369 46.1 63 4 2 2 0

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Defensive Statistics |------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf ------41 KEHL 1 6 6 12 1.5-4 . . 1 . . . . . 36 STAFFIERI 1 5 2 7 ...... 42 SH. DOMAN 1 2 4 6 ...... 25 GOOCH 1 3 3 6 ...... 43 NIXON 1 3 3 6 ...... 84 J. JORGENSEN 1 2 3 5 1.0-11 1-11 ...... 46 POPPINGA 1 2 2 4 ...... 14 HODGKISS 1 1 3 4 0.5-3 . . 2 . . . . . 21 CRIDDLE 1 1 2 3 ...... 55 Manumaleuna 1 1 2 3 ...... 17 PITTMAN 1 3 . 3 ...... 34 BUCHANAN 1 2 . 2 ...... 35 BAUMAN 1 . 1 1 ...... 44 VAN SWEDEN 1 . 1 1 ...... 77 DULAN 1 1 . 1 1.0-8 1-8 . . 1 . . . . 92 DENNEY 1 1 . 1 ...... 38 PAYNE 1 1 . 1 ...... TM TEAM 1 1 . 1 ...... Total...... 1 35 32 67 4-26 2-19 . 3 1 . . . . Opponents...... 1 36 40 76 2.0-2 1-0 . 5 . 1-0 1 . .

Blue Zone Statistics BYU Inside Opponent Blue-Zone Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs ---- Failed to score inside BZ ---- Date Opponent Score In BZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Game ------Sep 01 Arizona Wildcats..W 20-7 4 2 13 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 ------Totals 4 2 13 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 of 4 (50.0%)

Opponents Inside BYU Cougars Blue-Zone Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs ---- Failed to score inside BZ ---- Date Opponent Score In BZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Downs Int Fumb Half Game ------Sep 01 Arizona Wildcats.. W 20-7 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 ------Totals 2 1 7 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 of 2 (50.0%)

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INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes ...... 15 UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Rushes ...... 14 Jennings, C., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Rushing...... 67 UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Rushing...... 41 Jennings, C., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Rushes...... 1 UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Rushes...... 0 Long Rush ...... 16 UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Rush ...... 13 Jennings, C., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass attempts...... 39 HALL vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass attempts...... 36 Tuitama, Willie, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass completions ...... 26 HALL vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass completions ...... 26 Tuitama, Willie, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Passing...... 288 HALL vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Passing...... 216 Tuitama, Willie, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Passes...... 2 HALL vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Passes...... 1 Tuitama, Willie, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Pass...... 48 HALL vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Pass...... 34 Tuitama, Willie, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Receptions...... 9 UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Receptions...... 9 Jennings, C., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Receiving...... 127 UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Receiving...... 88 Dean, D., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Receptions...... 1 PITTA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Receptions...... 1 Mitchell, E., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) ...... UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Reception ...... 34 Dean, D., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Reception ...... 48 UNGA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Field Goals ...... 0 Field Goals ...... 0 Long Field Goal ...... 0 Long Field Goal ...... 0 Punts 8 ...... Crier, K., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Punts ...... 5 SANTIAGO vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Punting Avg ...... 46.1 Crier, K., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Punting Avg ...... 38.6 SANTIAGO vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Punt ...... 63 Crier, K., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Punt ...... 49 SANTIAGO vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Punt Return ...... 22 Cason,Antoine, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Punt Return ...... 9 MAHUIKA vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Kickoff Return...... 31 Ross, D., vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Long Kickoff Return...... 0 Tackles...... 14 Larsen, Spencer, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Tackles...... 12 KEHL vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Sacks 1.0 ...... Cason,Antoine, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Sacks ...... 1.0 J. JORGENSEN vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Tackles For Loss...... 1.5 Larsen, Spencer, vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) ...... DULAN vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Interceptions...... 0 Tackles For Loss...... 1.5 KEHL vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Interceptions...... 0 OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes ...... 19 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TEAM GAME HIGHS Yards Rushing...... 32 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Rushes ...... 32 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Per Rush ...... 1.7 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Rushing...... 104 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Rushes...... 0 Yards Per Rush ...... 3.2 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass attempts...... 38 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Rushes...... 1 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass completions ...... 28 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass attempts...... 39 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Passing...... 223 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Pass completions ...... 26 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Per Pass...... 5.9 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Passing...... 288 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Passes...... 1 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Per Pass...... 7.4 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Total Plays ...... 57 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) TD Passes...... 2 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Total Offense ...... 255 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Total Plays ...... 71 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Per Play...... 4.5 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Total Offense ...... 392 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Points 7 ...... vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Yards Per Play...... 5.5 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Sacks By...... 1 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Points 20...... vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) First Downs...... 11 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Sacks By...... 2 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Penalties...... 7 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) First Downs...... 22 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Penalty Yards ...... 56 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Penalties...... 5 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Turnovers...... 0 Penalty Yards ...... 27 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Interceptions By...... 0 Turnovers...... 1 vs Arizona Wildcats (Sep 01, 2007) Interceptions By...... 0

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