BYU Football: Predicting the Leader in Every Major Stat Category
BYU kicks off their 2021 season next Saturday. Ahead of the opener against Arizona, let's predict which players will lead the Cougars in every major stat category.
Passing Yards - Jaren Hall
2020 leader: Zach Wilson
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Jaren Hall was named BYU's starting quarterback for the opener against Arizona. Injuries have kept Hall off the field during his career at BYU. If Hall can stay healthy, he will lead the Cougars in passing yards by a wide margin.
Rushing Yards - Tyler Allgeier
2020 leader: Tyler Allgeier
No surprise here. Allgeier averaged 7.5 yards per carry while he ran for 1,130 yards last season. Allgeier will lead the Cougars in rushing again barring injury. Allgeier's sophomore campaign put him firmly on the NFL's radar.
Rushing Touchdowns - Tyler Allgeier
2020 leader: Tyler Allgeier
Allgeier ran for 13 touchdowns last season. It's hard to bet against Allgeier this season. Lopini Katoa will score his share of touchdowns as well - Katoa ran for five touchdowns last season.
Receiving Yards - Neil Pau'u
2020 leader: Dax Milne
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Neil Pau'u racked up 603 receiving yards last year. After impressing during fall camp, Pau'u gets my vote to lead the Cougars in receiving this season.
Receiving Touchdowns - Isaac Rex
2020 leader: Isaac Rex
Isaac Rex was downright dynamic in the redzone last season with 12 receiving touchdowns. I expect him to play a major player role again the season, especially in the redzone.
Tackles - Keenan Pili
2020 leader: Isaiah Kaufusi
Keenan Pili was second only to Isaiah Kaufusi in total tackles last season. Pili will be one of the most important players on BYU's defense this season.
Sacks - Tyler Batty
2020 leaders: Isaiah Kaufusi and Tyler Batty
No surprise here. Tyler Batty has the potential to be the best pass-rusher in the Sitake era. Batty missed multiple games due to injury last season, and he still led the Cougars in sacks last season.
Interceptions - Chaz Ah You
2020 leaders: Troy Warner
BYU only had one player with multiple interceptions last season: Troy Warner.
After spending his first few seasons at linebacker, Chaz Ah You will start at strong safety. Ah You has the talent to be a very special player for BYU this season.
