BYU 23 SDSU 6
It did not look like, at first, that the Poinsettia Bowl was going BYU's way. San Diego State drove the ball deep into Cougar territory and scored 2 quick field goals. BYU's offense couldn't manage to get deep into SDSU territory at all, except for one drive, and the Aztecs took a 6-3 lead into half time. That was also the score at the end of the third quarter. Then Kyle Van Noy broke the game open on defense.
SDSU was backed up inside their own 5 yard line, when Van Noy knocked the ball out of the hand of QB Adam Dingwell as he was getting ready to through. Then Van Noy jumped on the lose ball for the touchdown. SDSU then gave the ball up on their very next offensive play. BYU responded with a Jamaal Williams touchdown on the very next play. Within less than 1 minute, the Cougars were ahead 16-6. Just for good measure, Kyle Van Noy would later add a pick 6.
If this bowl was an NFL audition, three Cougars helped their chances in San Diego. Van Noy, who as a linebacker was the best offensive weapon for the Cougars. Ziggy Ansah played a very good game as well. And punter Riley Stephensen contentiously pinned the Aztecs deep in their own territory. Expect these three players to get NFL contracts.
If tis bowl was a way to save the job of Offensive Coordinator Brandon Doman, that was not successful at all. The BYU offense was terrible.
BYU MVP: LB Kyle Van Noy
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