BYU Offensive Players to Watch vs. Baylor

Can the Baylor defense slow down an explosive BYU offense on the road?

The Baylor Bears will hope to enter their week two road trip to take on the BYU Cougars fresh off a week one victory over the Albany Great Danes. While the Bears' defense should have little issue with Albany, handling BYU will be a whole different animal. 

Last season, the BYU offense was one of the most potent offenses in college football, averaging 29.1 points per game, which was good for 29th in the FBS. The Cougars would also put up a staggering 452.2 yards of total offense per game, boasting an offense that could put up points in bunches with ease. 

While the Cougars will feature some new faces on offense this season, they return eight starters on the offensive side of the ball. If the Bears aren't careful the Cougars will have no trouble putting up points in an instant. 

Be sure to stick with InsidetheBears.com through our season preview series, where we will analyze every opponent on Baylor's schedule in 2022.

Now, on to the Cougars' offensive players the Bears should be studying:

Quarterback Jaren Hall

First and foremost, BYU quarterback Jaren Hall is the engine that makes the BYU offense go. When Hall is on, he is arguably one of the best quarterbacks in college football and a special talent to watch on the field. Unless he's picking apart your favorite team's defense, that is. 

Hall had several notable games last season, flashing elite traits at the quarterback position to lead the Cougars' offense. He would finish his season throwing for 2,583 yards and 20 touchdowns while completing 63.9% of his passes, adding 307 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground. 

Running Back Chris Brooks

Brooks will be one of the few new faces on the offensive side of the ball, as the transfer from Cal will look to fill the shoes of Tyler Allgeier. Over four seasons at Cal, Brooks would rack up 1,734 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. If Brooks can fill the hole left by Allgier, this BYU offense may not miss a beat in 2022. 

Wide Receiver Puka Nacua

Hall found comfort in throwing to Nacua in 2021, as the wide receiver would lead the Cougars in receiving yards with 805 yards on 43 receptions, averaging a staggering 18.7 yards per reception. Nacua would also haul in six touchdowns on the season while adding 148 yards rushing on the ground. If the Bears' defense is not careful, Nacua could burn them for multiple touchdown connections with Hall. 

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