STATESBORO - The 14th-ranked BYU Cougars scored 20 unanswered points to pull away from the Georgia Southern football squad for a 34-17 victory Saturday afternoon in non-conference action at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
The Eagles (3-8) ate up over seven minutes of clock on the opening drive, led by Connor Cigelske making his first start at quarterback, but had to settle for a 38-yard field goal from Alex Rayor. The Cougars marched right down the field on their first possession to take the lead back with a 5-yard touchdown run from Lapini Katoa. On the first play of the second quarter, Puka Nacua caught a 5-yard pass from Jaren Hall to stretch the lead to 11.