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BYU hoping unproven playmakers can step up for offense

PROVO — As it enters the 2017 season, the BYU offense has to replace its top two rushers and top three receivers from last year.

Jamaal Williams (1,375 yards) and Taysom Hill (603 yards) comprised 75 percent of the Cougars’ rushing yards in 2016.

Meanwhile, Nick Kurtz (541 yards), Colby Pearson (384 yards) and Mitchell Juergens (333 yards) accounted for 48 percent of BYU’s receiving yardage.

The Cougars will try to fill those voids with a variety of playmakers, some more proven than others.

Coach Kalani Sitake isn’t concerned. “If we didn’t have talent,” he said, “I’d be really nervous.