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The 10 highest-rated players from BYU’s win over Kansas State
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The 10 highest-rated players from BYU’s win over Kansas State

Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program are 4-0 and 1-0 in the conference. When the AP Poll comes out Sunday, the Cougars will likely be ranked after dominating a top-15 team. Here were the 10 highest-rated players according to Pro Football Focus (minimum 10 snaps played).

Aisea Moa played just 10 snaps against Kansas State, but he was impressive. Moa had three stops and a forced fumble in limited reps. Stops are defined as “tackles that constitute a ‘failure’ for the offense.”

Jakob Robinson was crucial in run support against Kansas State. He was actually BYU’s highest-rated defender against the run. In the box score, Robinson had seven tackles and a quarterback hit.

True freshman Jonathan Kabeya’s number was called when Evan Johnson left the game with an injury in the first quarter. Kabeya answered the bell. He had the highest coverage grade on Saturday night. He was targeted twice and did not allow a reception. On a fourth down play in the fourth quarter, Kabeya had a PBU that resulted in a turnover on downs.

The highest-rated player on offense? Tight end Mata’ava Ta’ase. Ta’ase had the team’s best run grade.

Death. Taxes. And Chase Roberts production. Roberts was once again BYU’s most productive wide receiver. He was the Cougars’ highest-rated player on pass plays. Roberts finished with two receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown. He overcame an early drop on the first drive.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff didn’t put up flashy numbers, but he took good care of the football and took advantage of short fields. Retzlaff had two great throws and no turnover-worthy plays.

There is certainly room for improvement for Retzlaff, but playing a clean game was a step in the right direction.

BYU linebacker Harrison Taggart has been in the top 10 week in and week out. Taggart led BYU with 10 total tackles against Kansas State. PFF gave him a team-high four stops, and he also had an interception that set up a BYU touchdown.

What a performance from a true freshman. Sione Moa originally committed to Navy out of high school, but transferred to BYU after his commitment. The former 5A MVP from Timpview was outstanding, especially in the second half.

He led the Cougars with 76 yards on 15 carries. Moa got better as the game went on.

Moa deserved a spot in the rotation even if LJ Martin comes back. Moa and Martin could make a good tandem.

BYU offensive guard Weylin Lapuaho was the highest-graded BYU offensive lineman. He had a 91.5 pass-blocking grade — the highest by a wide margin.

Cornerback Marque Collins rounds out the top 10. Collins was targeted twice in coverage, but he didn’t allow a single reception. He also had a pass breakup.