BYU Dips Into Special Teams Bag Of Tricks With Onside Kick

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – BYU is pulling out all the stops in Texas, surprising Colorado with an onside kick that Ethan Slade recovered with the Cougars leading 10-0.

No. 17 BYU ends the 2024 campaign in the Valero Alamo Bowl against Heisman Trophy-winner Travis Hunter and the No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes.

RELATED: LJ Martin Gives BYU Early Lead Over Colorado

COUGARS ARE GETTING CRAFTY 👀

Will Ferrin's onside kick pays off as @BYUfootball takes back over on offense.#Big12FB | 📺 ABC pic.twitter.com/22dLI8e1Zu

— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) December 29, 2024

After a short drive ended in a 51-yard field goal, BYU led 10-0. Not satisfied with the two-score advantage, special teams coach Kelly Poppinga opted for the onside kick, hoping to catch the Buffaloes off guard.

ONSIDE KICK! BYU safety Ethan Slade recovers.

What a year for this Special Teams unit and Special Teams Coordinator Kelly Poppinga.

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 29, 2024

A well-struck kick from Will Ferrin bounced high before being reeled in by Ethan Slade. The drive ended in a turnover but made it clear that BYU is going deep into its playbook tonight.

The Cougars still lead 10-0 after a missed 48-yard field goal attempt from Alejandro Mata.

No. 17 BYU Cougars vs. No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes

How to Watch:

Television

The BYU football game against Arizona State is being broadcast on ABC. Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, and Taylor McGregor are on the call.

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How to Listen

Radio

KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM & 1160 AM)

Extended pregame coverage from San Antonio, Texas, on KSL NewsRadio begins at noon MT.

Online

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Mobile

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Postgame Show

BYU vs. Colorado recap on KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), KSLSports.com, and the KSL Sports app.

BYU Cougars 2024 Schedule (10-2, 7-2)

• Southern Illinois Salukis @ BYU Cougars  (41-13 W)
• BYU Cougars @ SMU Mustangs (18-15 W)
• BYU Cougars @ Wyoming Cowboys (34-14 W)
• Kansas State Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (38-9 W)
• No. 22 BYU Cougars @ Baylor Bears (34-28 W)
• BYE
• Arizona Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (41-19 W)
• Oklahoma State Cowboys @ BYU Cougars (38-35 W)
• BYU Cougars @ UCF Knights (37-24 W)
• BYE
• BYU Cougars @ Utah Utes (22-21 W)
• Kansas Jayhawks @ BYU Cougars (17-13 L)
• BYU Cougars @ Arizona State Sun Devils (28-23 L)
• Houston Cougars @ BYU Cougars (30-18 W)

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