BYU Passing Game Bounces Back in Win Over SUU

After a lackluster opener, BYU’s offense did what they were supposed to in a 41-16 win over Southern Utah Saturday afternoon in Provo. Kedon Slovis completed 22/32 (69%) of his passes for 348 yards and 4 TDs — plus one rushing TD — to lead BYU to a 27-3 halftime lead and comfortable win. Isaac Rex led all receivers with 4 receptions for 112 yards and 1 TD, Chase Roberts had 84 receiving yards, and Eastern Michigan transfer Darius Lassiter added 73 yards.

Pass blocking was solid for most of the game, but the run offense couldn’t get any consistent production. BYU had just 46 yards on the ground, led by 27 yards on 6 carries from freshman LJ Martin. UNLV transfer Aidan Robbins had just 6 yards…