Slovis throws for 348 yards, 4 touchdowns and BYU routs Southern Utah 41-16
BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis (10) throws as Southern Utah linebacker Kohner Cullimore (6) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Rick Bowmer]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Kedon Slovis threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score to lead BYU to a 41-16 victory over Southern Utah. Isaac Rex paced the Cougars with a career-high 112 yards and a touchdown on four catches. It was the first 100-yard game of Rex’s career. BYU averaged 7.2 yards per play against the Thunderbirds after struggling on offense in its season opening win over Sam Houston .Justin Miller threw for 235 yards and a touchdown to lead Southern Utah. Zach Mitchell finished with a career-high 135 yards on seven catches. SUU didn’t find a consistent rhythm on offense until the second half, spoiling the Thunderbirds’ upset chances over their instate foe.
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BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis (10) carries the ball for a score against Southern Utah during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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