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BYU's resilient seniors have led Cougar defense this season

New Mexico State (3-7) at BYU (5-5)

Saturday, 8:15 MST LaVell Edwards Stadium

TV: ESPN2

Radio: 1160 AM, 102.7 FM

PROVO — While BYU’s offense has experienced a youth movement this season, the defense, which has carried the Cougars most of the year, has been led by a group of resilient seniors.

They'll be among the 25 seniors that will be honored Saturday (8:15 p.m., MST, ESPN2) on Senior Night when BYU hosts New Mexico State at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Linebacker Sione Takitaki (82 tackles, 6 tackles-for-loss, 1 sack) and defensive lineman Corbin Kaufusi (49 tackles, 9.