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sports2 years ago

"Jake Retzlaff's Impact on BYU Football: From QB Replacement to Diversity Catalyst"

BYU football is making a quarterback change from Kedon Slovis to Jake Retzlaff due to Slovis' injuries. Retzlaff's mobility and ability to run RPO plays give offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick more options. The switch also allows Retzlaff to gain playing time and keep his redshirt year intact. However, the change presents challenges, including timing, chemistry, and inexperience at the Division I level. BYU hopes Retzlaff's strong arm and quick release, along with a solid run game, can help them overcome West Virginia as underdogs.

sports2 years ago

"BYU Quarterback Kedon Slovis Faces Benching as Texas Dominates in Game Recap"

BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis struggled in a 35-6 loss to the Texas Longhorns, committing three turnovers and failing to spark the sluggish BYU offense. Despite calls for backup QB Jake Retzlaff to be given a chance, head coach Kalani Sitake defended Slovis, attributing the offensive struggles to protection issues. Slovis' interceptions were not entirely his fault, with one being tipped at the line of scrimmage and the other bouncing off a receiver's hands. Sitake emphasized the need to improve protection for Slovis and gave no indication of benching him.

sports2 years ago

"Kedon Slovis's Crucial Performance Against No. 7 Texas: A Make-or-Break Moment for BYU and NFL Draft Hopes"

BYU quarterback Kedon Slovis is preparing for a tough challenge as the Cougars face the Texas Longhorns, with the game being a potential opportunity for Slovis to boost his NFL draft prospects. While much of the pregame talk has focused on Texas' quarterback situation, Slovis has been overlooked as a key player in the Big 12 contest. Slovis has had a mixed performance this season, with some flashes of brilliance but also some costly mistakes. The Cougars will heavily rely on Slovis to deliver his best performance if they want a chance at winning as underdogs in front of a large crowd.

sports2 years ago

BYU Football Dominates Southern Utah with 41-16 Victory

Kedon Slovis, the graduate transfer quarterback for BYU, had an impressive performance in the team's 41-16 win over Southern Utah. Slovis threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his skills and earning praise from his teammates. Despite an interception, Slovis demonstrated his ability to deliver accurate passes and also contributed with rushing touchdowns. The Cougars' rushing attack still needs improvement, but Slovis remains confident in the team's offense and is ready to face upcoming challenges.

sports2 years ago

BYU Football Offense Shines in Pre-Season Scrimmage

In BYU's first scrimmage of the preseason training camp, the offense reportedly outperformed the defense, with quarterback Kedon Slovis impressing with his poise and playmaking ability. While the defense had some tough stretches, they showed improvement as the scrimmage progressed. Slovis took a diplomatic approach, acknowledging that both sides had their moments. The scrimmage featured standout plays from freshman running back LJ Martin, transfer running back Deion Smith, redshirt freshman receiver Parker Kingston, and walk-on receiver Dom Henry. The defense aims to improve in areas such as stopping the run and getting off the field on third down. Overall, head coach Kalani Sitake was pleased with the team's performance and the amount of live work they got in.