Utah Tech coach Lance Anderson assesses BYU following 63-7 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Utah Tech head coach Lance Anderson shared his impressions of the BYU football program following a 63-7 loss at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday. Anderson identified the Cougars as a potential College Football Playoff contender, citing their physical play at the line of scrimmage and the development of their young receivers. The Trailblazers dropped to 0-2 on the season after a difficult start that included a previous shutout loss to Montana State. Despite the lopsided result, Anderson expressed appreciation for the opportunity to face high-level competition early in the year. The team now turns its attention to an upcoming road game against Montana. Anderson, who previously coached at Stanford, acknowledged the effectiveness of the current BYU coaching staff and their strategic approach.
- •BYU defeated Utah Tech 63-7 in Provo on Saturday.
- •Utah Tech is 0-2 after opening the season with losses to BYU and Montana State.
- •Lance Anderson complimented the physicality and roster composition of the BYU program.
- •The Trailblazers travel to face Montana for their next game.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — What Utah Tech coach Lance Anderson said after losing to BYU
"Upon falling 63-7 to BYU Saturday night in Provo, Utah Tech head coach Lance Anderson has a better understanding of why so many people have projected the Cougars to be a potential College Football Playoff squad. With the loss, Utah Tech falls to 0-2 on the season, having been defeated 54-0 by defending FCS national champion Montana State this past week.
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