With just over a minute left, BYU had less than a 1% chance of beating rival Utah. An improbable comeback, capped by a Will Ferrin field goal, gave BYU a 22-21 win and maintained the Cougars’ perfect season. In this article we look back at the 10 highest rated players according to Pro Football Focus (minimum 10 snaps played). Eight of the ten highest rated players were on the defensive side of the football.

Wide receiver Chase Roberts was the highest-rated player in BYU’s win. Roberts led BYU with 91 yards on 6 receptions. It was Roberts’ clutch grab on the final drive that provided the catalyst for the game-winning field goal.

When BYU needed someone to make a play, Roberts stepped up and made a catch that will go down in the history of the BYU-Utah rivalry.

The BYU defensive tackle was the highest-rated player on the defense. Nelson had two quarterback pressures, most of which were tied on defense. He also had four stops and was tied for first place. A stop is a tackle that constitutes a “failure” for the offense.

BYU’s defense stepped up significantly in the second half. Nelson played a big role in that.

BYU defenseman Jakob Robinson was great in coverage all night. Robinson was targeted only once and he did not allow a reception. He also had a quarterback rush on third down, which forced an incompletion.

Right tackle Isaiah Jatta only played 12 snaps, but they were the most important snaps of the game. Jatta entered the game on the final drive after Brayden Keim left the game due to an injury.

Jatta was put in an incredibly difficult situation, but he delivered. Jatta didn’t allow any pressure from the quarterback.

BYU linebacker Jack Kelly was the highest-rated linebacker in a linebacker room that was highly productive. BYU’s three starting linebackers were the three leading tacklers.

Kelly had four stops and tied for the most points on defense. He had the best defensive rating on Saturday night.

Another defensive lineman, Blake Mangelson, was a force in the middle next to John Nelson. Mangelson had a run defense grade of 76.3, third behind only Jack Kelly and John Nelson.

BYU defenseman Marque Collins had perhaps his best game in a BYU uniform against Utah.

Collins was targeted six times, but he allowed just two receptions. He also had a big tackle for loss on a critical drive in the second half.

Isaiah Glasker had another productive game against Utah. Glasker had a bag that was recalled due to a controversial face mask penalty.

Glasker ranked fourth in run defense. In total, BYU’s front seven scored very high during the run.

Reserve defensive lineman Joshua Singh was productive in the 15 snaps he played. He scored well against the run with a final grade of 71.9.

Linebacker Harrison Taggart was the highest-rated pass rusher against Utah. Taggart was credited with two quarterback hits.