Kansas shocked No. 6 BYU with a 17-13 win over the present favourite to win the Large 12 title Saturday night time. The Cougars entered the weekend with an ideal 9-0 file (6-0 in Large 12) and sat atop the Large 12 convention. The BYU loss coupled with Colorado’s 49-24 win over Utah crates a tie for first place within the league.
The Cougars pressured a Kansas punt up 13-10, however the kick hit BYU’s Evan Johnson and was recovered by the Jayhawks’ Quentin Skinner. One play later Devin Neal cross the objective line for a 3-yard landing what would change into the game-winning rating.
The Cougars had an opportunity to win the sport on the ultimate drive, however Kansas stopped BYU contained in the purple zone. On fourth-and-11, BYU accomplished a move wanting the sticks, and the Jayhawks have been in a position to run out the ultimate 46 seconds of regulation. Kansas working again Devin Neal rushed for 52 yards and two touchdowns within the win.
Regardless of the loss, BYU at the moment holds the tiebreaker over Colorado on account of a standard opponent. The Cougars beat Kansas State 38-9 on Sept. 21, whereas Colorado misplaced to the identical Wildcats staff 31-28 at dwelling on Oct. 12. Iowa State and Arizona State are tied for second place with a 5-2 convention file.
BYU’s loss opens the door for Boise State or one other Group of 5 program to seize a first-round bye the 12-team School Soccer Playoff. The Broncos defeated San Jose State 42-21 earlier within the day and stay the favourite to win the Mountain West title. Military and Tulane will meet for the AAC title subsequent month, and each applications are contenders to obtain the automated bid to the CFP.
BYU will journey to Tempe, Arizona on Saturday to face Arizona State in a recreation with huge convention title implications. The Cougars shut the common season at dwelling towards Houston on Nov. 30.