Report of Action on September 19...week 3 of college football

UCLA 24 BYU 23

Did you notice the difference between BYU of week 1 and week 2 and BYU of week 3?  There was one key difference.  In the 4th quarter, BYU's defense looked lost and couldn't tackle anyone.  Against Nebraska and Boise State, BYU's defense stiffened.  BYU may have been exposed by UCLA late in the game.  Usually, when the opposition can run on you in the 4th quarter, you are going to lose.  It shouldn't need to come down to a Tanner Mangum miracle every week.  That kind of game is not sustainable.

BYU MVP: QB Tanner Mangum

Utah  Fresno State

BYU isn't the only team in the state with defensive issues in the 4th quarter on the road.  Thankfully, Britain Covey put the game out of reach with his punt return.  Otherwise, this was the best offensive effort for the Utes so far this season.

Washington 31 Utah State 17

Chuckie Keeton's quarterback stats are just not what we've come to expect from Chuckie Keeton in prior seasons.  But one thing he doesn't have that he's had in previous seasons is support from the running game.  Chuckie can't be the entire offense, nor the entire team.  Hopefully, things will improve stepping into conference play.

USU MVP: S Jontrell Rocquemore

Weber State 32 Sacramento State 14

In a non-conference game against a conference opponent, Weber State held tough on defense.  The Hornets only managed 246 yards of total offense.  It was important for Weber to win this one, their first real winnable game of 2015 if there was to be any hope of getting past the two win mark where the Wildcats have been for the past 3 seasons.

WSU MVP: WR Cameron Livingston

Southern Utah 30 Northern Colorado 3

This was a conference game for the Thunderbirds.  And it was a good way for the conference season to start.  The offense wasn't spectacular, but the defense was in forcing 5 Bear interceptions.  This is good old Thunderbird football.  Forcing turnovers, good special teams play.  Getting a short field for the offense.  Therefore, they get a lot of points without a lot of yardage.  Good to see it back for at least one week.  We'll see what they can do as the season progresses.

SUU MVP: LB Mike Needham