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BYU Football: Three offensive players set to have a breakout season

By Adam Gibby

Oct 23, 2021; Pullman, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars tight end Masen Wake (13) jumps over Washington State Cougars defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. BYU won 21-19. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; Pullman, Washington, USA; Brigham Young Cougars tight end Masen Wake (13) jumps over Washington State Cougars defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. BYU won 21-19. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jackson McChesney (21) runs the ball against Idaho State Bengals cornerback Jihad Brown (21) in the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back Jackson McChesney (21) runs the ball against Idaho State Bengals cornerback Jihad Brown (21) in the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

Jackson McChesney

Last year Tyler Allgeier was a do everything kind of running back. He could be used in short yard power runs, outside runs, read options, and just about everything else. While the verdict is still not out for Christopher Brooks, it appears at least early on that the Cougars may be a running back by committee kind of offense.

With that, we’ve already seen what Lopini Katoa can do. He can make a guy miss, but he isn’t extremely dependable to get tough yards. Last season, Katoa averaged only four yards per rush, significantly less than the 5.8 that Allegeir averaged.

Again, I think that Katoa will be utilized and is a great backup, but I believe that McChesney is going to be a 500 yard back this year. In his limited playing time (50 rushes in his career), McChesney has averaged 7.8 yards per carry, including 4.6 last season. And he always fell forward, crucial for the short yardage game.

My prediction is that Brooks will be primary back with Katoa coming in and getting backup reps for the outside game and McChesney will come in for the tough running that would give a lot of wear and tare on Brooks.

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