BYU Football: 5 Things that have to change if BYU wants to finish ranked

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Oct 1, 2021; Logan, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars punter Ryan Rehkow (24) punts the ball during the third quarter against the Utah State Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4 Production on Punt Returns

The Cougars haven’t really allowed a big play on punt returns, but they also haven’t really had too many great ones themselves. The best punt return came at the end of a half. The Arizona State fumble was great, but more of a boneheaded play by the ASU player.

While special teams doesn’t need to score a touchdown or anything, at least giving the Cougars a short field once or twice a game could go a long way. Always starting off at the 25 or worse is a recipe for not having a ton of success.

Again, the Cougars don’t need a 75 yard touchdown return, they just need to have some production so they have eight to ten less yards on average every time the offense gets on the field.

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