Next kick. All rights reserved. Jakes father excelled in competitive soccer growing up and coached all his three sons and his daughter from the time they were 4. Oldroyd has earned the chance to rediscover himself. Elder Jake Oldroyd, currently serving an LDS Mission in Chile. Played in 10 games, finishingthe season nine of 13 on field goal attempts (69%) and two of four from 40-49 yards out with a season-long of 49 at Utah State. Before BYU, he had already played in Cowboys Stadium (now AT&T Stadium) as well as at Baylors and SMUs stadiums. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Follow his coverage on Twitter:@Mitch_Harper. Linehan didnt even feel like he needed to look at the play; he just listened to the roar of the crowd and knew that Oldroyd had come through. When we were about 50 yards away, my companion hands me a leaf and says, Talk to her using this. I said, Youve got to be kidding me. So I've got about 15 seconds to think of a way to teach this random lady with a leaf. 39, Jake From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. To say he has been around, is an understatement. Little did we know that it was a lot like him kicking field goals.. You can always go out and hire another one.. Finished the season nine of 13 on field goal attempts (69%), two of four from 40-49 yards out. BYU and Baylor went to overtime. Do you have a blog? Or write about sports? Just got to bounce back regardless of whatever additional pressure there may be., Donate to the newsroom now. 3 all-time in career field goals made (50). I already have a job Ive accepted. I still get chills when I watch it. The Bears drove all the way down to the four yard line, but a few False Start penalties pushed them back to the 11 where they eventually faced 4th & Goal. Its been a long ride. Get the latest COLLEGE-FOOTBALL news on Jake Oldroyd. If he makes his Jaren Hall threw three touchdown passes and totaled 241 yards of offense, helping BYU beat No. This is it for me, Jake Oldroyd said. In true heroic fashion last Saturday, Oldroyd shared the credit after the win. Set a school record for consecutive field goals made with 16 between the start of the 2020 season and a miss at Utah State in 2021. With a city background in Chile, Elder Jake Oldroyd poses for a photograph during his time eight months into his service. "I'm excited where they go from here.". So when you get in a little bit of a rut like that, the biggest thing is how youre going to respond. Last season he made 9 of 13 field goals, including 6 of 7 between 30 and 39 yards. web browser that Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. | Oldroyd family photo, Prior to being able to go to the gym, he was getting creative by putting books in bags to make dumbbells. 1 with 73 in 2001), Enters 2021 season rankedNo. He seems to really be enjoying his mission, making the work fun and that keeps him energized.. Oldroyd said he had accepted a tech sales position for a security company if the NFL doesnt come calling. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Lee Johnson, a multi-decade NFL kicker and former BYU punter, said he has been impressed with the fearlessness of the former Carroll High (Southlake, Texas) star. "You're not going to make every kick, you're going to miss some important kicks. Few people know his story and how hard he worked to be ready for the Arizona game. 4 in scoring (7.2), field goal percentage (.692), No. BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd (39) kicks a first half field goal as BYU and Tennessee play a game in Knoxville on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. He ran varsity cross-country as a freshman. However, when the Cougars go to Las Vegas to face Notre Dame on Oct. 8, the time for gambling on field goals will be over. In between was a wild, raucous ride, but he wouldn't have it any other way. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies . Jake Oldroyd speaks truth! Jake Oldroyd speaks to Spencer Linton following tonight's victory vs. SMU.#BYUFOOTBALL | #GoCougs It was so close, Tennessee fans sitting in the end zone began cheering. Tough, super tough, obviously, Oldroyd said. Theyre all over the place., Famous Chicago coach Buddy Ryan quipped, Football kickers are like taxi cabs. Player Bio HT/WT: 6-1, 195 lbs : Birthplace: Southlake, TX . As parents, as evidenced by an ESPN shot of QB Zach Wilsons mother Lisa during the game, the intensity of concern for a player/child is almost indescribable when facing the thrill of success or a valley of failure and blame. You miss a big kick and you have to redeem yourself. This is Oldroyds second beginning. Tampa Bay coach John McKay once said, Kickers are like horse manure. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The superstitious believe bad things come in threes. Timeline 2019 Jul 1, 2019: Enrolled Jake Oldroyd enrolls at Brigham Young Cougars See all. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Oldroyd has two games to get things right. I stopped her successfully, and began to talk to her (this was made easier because she was exhausted from walking up the hill), and she was quite receptive. However, with Notre Dame and Arkansas on the horizon, he must fix things quickly or surrender the job. Oldroyd wasnt supposed to even be on the road trip that day. I was almost certain [this would be my last year], Oldroyd said. Then when the Cougars pulled out the win, he became a symbol, as starting quarterback Jaren Hall embraced him in a moment captured on ESPN and circulated on the internet. A lot of things going through my head, both disappointment and then really grateful for my teammates. They play a position where judgement is swift and not always nice, but they also hold down a job that can determine the outcome by their foot, and their foot alone. For years he played on one of the best club soccer teams in Texas. He missed wide left again. Wyoming and Utah State are not Baylor and Oregon. Despite enrolling at BYU in 2016, Oldroyd still had another year of eligibility remaining in 2023, thanks to the free COVID year in 2020. The 2023 BYU Cougars football team will represent Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. BYU is preparing to join the Big 12. I held it up to her, and she said Yeah, exactly! We talked a little more, and then I got her phone number, her address, and she said she'd go to General Conference! ", Leavey Center In 2020, he was a perfect 13 of 13 and hit all three of his attempts of 50 yards or more. Jake Oldroyd (@JakeOldroyd39) September 11, 2022. After all, the most important kick for a kicker is his next one. 10 others named Jake Oldroyd are on LinkedIn . Since football and cross-country are held during the same time of year, his coaches worked together to divide up Jakes practice time so he could compete in both games and meets. Knowing hes solid gives his teammates a shot of confidence that drives wont come up empty. 12/28/22 8:37am. Then after we pulled it out, it was just a big wave of emotion. Hes one of my best friends. The days after, though, have been a challenge in regrouping both mentally and physically. While he attempted a 50-yarder against the Bruins, he was injured. He didnt even really say anything until the game was over. I read all his emails he sends home to his family.. PROVO Jake Oldroyd is kicking his way to stardom. Against Arizona, he came in for his first career field goal attempt with eight seconds remaining and knocked in the 33-yard game-winner, Made both of his field goal attempts at Utah with a 43-yarder and a 42-yarder, More than half of his kicks came from at least 40 yards out, including three from over 50, No. I felt a lot better about it, Oldroyd said after he finished the session. This year, the Utes will face Penn State. His performance has left the media and fans trying to tag him with nicknames like Jake the Make and Goldroyd.. My companion and I are having fun by making creative contacts with random objects, he wrote: One day, we were walking down a hill and a lady was walking up. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Tennessee crowd was so loud and constantly trying to disrupt our team in any way possible. Through struggles and travails, Oldroyd always seemed to bounce back. They dont know. 3 on BYUs career PAT percentage list at 97.11% (101 of 104). 13 in the nation overall and No. But inside, hes a ball of energy and confidence, just what you need in a kicker, a no-nonsense deadeye with a jackhammer of a leg. Another former BYU assistant coach is joining the Baylor Bears program. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a Owen Pochman ranks third all-time with 333 career points. Its not that I worry about Jake doing well I know he will do well. "I've been here from the beginning of the Kalani era, and this sort of feels like the beginning of a Phase 2," he said. ", Linehan keeps in touch with Oldroyd through emails this past year. Oldroyds parents, Matt and Jennifer, were in Neyland Stadium Saturday night. In middle school, Jake wanted to play every sport the school sponsored but had two concussions in soccer. This is an issue that is upstairs and that makes it tricky to cure. Lou Groza Award Finalist for the nation's top placekicker, 2020 All-American (Second Team, Walter Camp, The Athletic; ThirdTeam, AP andPhil Steele), Perfect 13-13 field goals in 2020 -the second-most by an FBS kicker without a miss in 2020, Made more 50-yard field goals in a perfect season than any FBS kicker since at least 2004, Named to Ray Guy and Lou Groza Award Watch Lists after the season began, Had 42 punts for 1,813 yards, an average of 43.17 yards per punt, Made BYU's first 50+ yard field goal since 2006 with a 54-yarder vs. Washington, Against Arizona, hit 33-yard game-winner with eight seconds remaining on first career field goal attempt, Was a perfect 60 for 60 in PATs and 8 for 8 in field goal attempts in his two seasons, Had 14 punts inside the 20 and nine more than 50 yards, Had seven games with a punt of at least 50 yards, Kicked career-long punts of 56 yards against Utah and Hawai'i, Also made a 51-yarder against South Florida, Special teams player of the week vs. Tennessee after going 3 for 3 on field goals, including the game tying-field goal. I was so happy for him and how well he did. Guys are very supportive. He has committed to Brigham Young Cougars. A lot of coaches know nothing about kicking either. INFO Height, Weight 6'1", 195 lbs From Southlake, TX Class Junior Conference Independents (FBS) Top Leagues. 39 Jake Oldroyd & Jared Kapisi - Church & State Player Countdown - July 21, 2019 (Podcast Episode 2019) Parents Guide and Certifications from around the world. Kickers are hard to read. . They did a great job of fighting to the finish and never giving up.. Based on the score and how the game was trending in the second half, I was fearful that it would come down to a last second field goal," he said. Before the fourth down try, the camera broadcast showed BYU quarterback Jaren Hall kneeling with Jake Oldroyd. Even though the two 40-plus yard field goals at Utah were longer and in a more hostile environment, I thought the kick versus Arizona was much more challenging since he had no reps with the team that week. Thats businesslike work from a recently returned church missionary. At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. pic.twitter.com . He just kind of stayed with me and we prayed together in our hearts and hoped the defense pulled it out. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Oldroyd was runner-up for the Lou Groza Award honoring the nations top collegiate kickers. You make a big kick in a game and you feel like you have to follow that up the next week. On Sept. 17, two weeks after that dramatic, game-winning kick, Oldroyd hurt his already aggravated back during warmups before the UCLA game in Provo. A proud graduate of Syracuse University, Sean Walker has covered BYU for KSL.com since 2015, while also mixing in prep sports, education, and anything else his editors assign him to do. He may change the way BYU calls plays in certain situations. The Texan has turned into a special teams ninja for BYUs football team. I knew he could make that kick in his sleep, and I knew he knew it," she said. Jake Oldroyd @JakeOldroyd39 . Everyone still has their faith and trust in me. First of all, I have to get her to stop. He loves it. But he was first the ire of BYU fans when he twice failed to close the door on the Bears. I immediately just wanted to work on my craft. BYU QB Jaren Hall went viral with a victory embrace of kicker Jake Oldroyd. Jake Oldroyd had to use his green high school shoes to kick the game-winner against Arizona because Johnny Linehan was given the size-12 kicker shoes. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. I didn't have a chance to talk to Jake immediately after the game, but we made eye contact before he went into the locker room, and I was able to tell him how proud of him I was. As a walk-on out of high school, not even supplied a pair of shoes, he made the game-winning kick in the season opener at Arizona that ushered in the Kalani Sitake era of BYU football in the University of Phoenix Stadium. The season will be the first year that BYU will compete . Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference. Latest on BYU Cougars place kicker Jake Oldroyd including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Oldroyd had one Division II offer when he left high school but started "bombarding every coach" at BYU, Utah and Utah State to see if either school needed a punter or kicker. Oldroyd's parents, Matt and Jennifer, were in Neyland Stadium Saturday night. He plays the piano in church services and zone activities, having played for 15 years. 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He didnt kick for the Cougars again that season but did receive a medical redshirt for 2016. He noted that he was comfortable kicking from the left hash during regulation and the center of the field in overtime. I hate that pressure, feeling it I just hate it. Oldroyd is physically fine. Football is a game of results. The adversity Oldroyd faced this year wasnt what ultimately led him to move on. With 35 seconds remaining in the game, no. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo). 12 BYU to a 52-14 victory over Texas State on Saturday night, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Jake Oldroyd, left, is shown with an unidentified companion during his mission in front of LDS property. I definitely feel like its been fulfilling. experienced early season struggles that put him in the spotlight, BYU Players Who Have Taken Step Forward During Bowl Practices, BYU QB Jaren Hall 'Not Close' To Playing In New Mexico Bowl Against SMU, NFL Flex Schedule Move Sends BYU's New Mexico Bowl To Primetime, Cosmo Participates In Winter Conditioning With BYU Football Team, BYUs Move To Big 12 Impacted 2023 Pac-12 Football Schedule, Four Thoughts On BYU Footballs Non-Conference Scheduling Efforts. All Rights Reserved, Surprise BYU football hero Jake Oldroyd now thriving on his mission. Against Baylor he pulled both kicks left. I just sat with my head in my hands and sobbed and prayed and sobbed. Today Oldroyd is eight months into his full-time church service. The BYU mascot posted up with Kedon Slovis, BYU's new transfer QB, and others. The eight misses are concerning, but he never missed three in a row, until now. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? Cougar TD. "I feel like I put together a solid string through the end of the year, and that's all I can ask for. Head coach Kalani Sitake has no choice but to give backup kicker Justen Smith additional reps in practice. How much more can we pay? BYU football standout Blake Freeland is moving on to prepare for the NFL Draft. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax You have to accept that I didnt execute how I wanted but Im using that as motivation for this week.. After the Tennessee partisan screams died and a large BYU contingent of fans celebrated the kick, Jennifer Oldroyd was so happy for Jake she cried. This season, Oldroyd is 5 for 5 on field goals of 32, 37, 31, 42 and 33 yards. It could be a game that cements Oldroyd in the BYU record books. Oldroyd kicking himself into BYU lore. All Rights Reserved, Jake the Make? With BYU moving to the Big 12 in 2023, it seemed fitting for Oldroyd to close out the chapter after he walked with his fellow seniors on senior day against Utah Tech, as well. I hope I can continue to keep that.. He has earned the extra time. "It feels like I've been kicking here for about 14 years now, and if I didn't come away with this one, it would've been a shame. Hes made 45 field goals and is a perfect 5 of 5 beyond 50 yards. His game-tying, last-second field goal at Tennessee capped a miracle scoring drive and contributed to a double-overtime win last Saturday. At the time, nobody knew who Oldroyd was or his background and that was his first kick as a college player, a move made on gut instinct by special teams coach Ed Lamb who made a switch from Rhett Almond. (14-7), SCU The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, High school girls golf: 3A region recaps, Richfield, Morgan, Union and Judge Memorial claim region titles, High school boys soccer: 3A/2A second round recap from Wednesdays games, It reportedly wont be long until the Mountain West Conference eliminates divisions, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting. He brought those back for Senior Day against Utah Tech, but now those have been put to rest as he gets ready for one final game as a BYU Cougar. Head Coach/Defensive Coord. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. BYU had prepared for this Jake said that the coaches were playing Rocky Top in his ears as loud as they could while he was kicking field goals in practice this week. BYU football video: Just who is Jake Oldroyd? JakeOldroyd BYU Cougars #39 Place Kicker Follow Class Junior HT/WT 6' 1", 195 lbs Birthplace Southlake, TX Status Active 2022 season stats FG% 66.7 Tied-77th XP% 100.0 Tied-1st LNG 39 Tied-65th PTS. He is in Quellon on the island of Chiloe after assignments in Villarrica and Puerto Cisnes. 21 Utah 23-17, BYU sophomore Jake Oldroyd brings experience and wisdom to the Cougars' special teams. No. Hall finished the game with 261 passing yards, a touchdown pass, a touchdown reception, and 28 rushing yards. ", Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Just three weeks earlier, Linehan was sitting in church when he got a text from Oldroyd, asking him to come to his dorm room quickly, hed hurt himself stretching. All Rights Reserved. Iron Maiden returns to Utah in 2022 with The Legacy of the Beast tour. Gary Zauner, who was a kicking specialist at BYU before moving on to the NFL said, Kicking is not like some perfect science. Next game. Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program. Then we were mobbed. Oldroyd has kicked for quarterbacks Taysom Hill, Tanner Mangum, Zach Wilson, Baylor Romney and Jaren Hall. Youre not going to make every kick, youre going to miss important kicks, and youre going to make important kicks. On the next play, quarterback Jaren Hall put the Cougars in field goal position with a beautiful 37-yard pass to Chase Roberts. Top Jake Oldroyd News Illinois RB Chase Brown declares for 2023 NFL Draft. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. I felt the weight of all of Cougar Nation on my shoulders, and I knew he was either going to be loved or hated, said Jennifer. Oldroyd spoke one-on-one with Sitake this week. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News) PROVO, Utah - When people look back years from now at BYU's win over Baylor, a defining moment will probably be the embrace between QB Jaren Hall and kicker Jake Oldroyd. Linehan says he always tells Oldroyd hes a legend back at BYU and he cant wait for him to return. 1 tie field goal percentage (1.000, and one of two with double-digit makes), No. Ill put myself out there and see if there are any takers.. College pantries in Utah learning to serve a more diverse range of students. I was so happy for him. Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us | Website Feedback, Kicker Messages. Join our linker program. 9 Baylor. 9 Baylor and no. That night the UT crowd was deafening, a thunderous Rocky Top phenomenon directed right at their son, meant to distract and intimidate him. With 3:34 to go in the second quarter, Oldroyd drilled a 31-yard field goal. 12 BYU, Lopini Katoa barreled into the end zone on a 3-yard run to lift No. Jake Oldroyd is a 6-1, 170-pound Kicker from Southlake, TX. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/playerprofiles, Top players who spurned the 2023 NFL Draft, Michigan co-OC Matt Weiss on leave amid investigation, Arkansas' live mascot Tusk V dies of natural causes. He has a great leg, and he proved it on that game-winner and the next week against Utah.. We would much rather have him kicking PATs instead of field goals, said Matt Oldroyd. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Utah offensive lineman Paul Maile transferring to BYU. He was given permission to use the gym around the corner from where he lives. Just about everyone on the team, Ive had an individual conversation with, Oldroyd said. Find out where and when to watch the upcoming games and final match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including where to find live updates. Jake has always been very athletic and coordinated, even from a very young age, said Matt Oldroyd. In the press room after the game, Oldroyd said he was just grateful BYU got to the point where he had an opportunity to tie the game. He converted 13 of 13 field goals in 2020 and is a perfect 2-for-2 this season. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Jake Oldroyd's BYU career started with a flash of green cleats and a game-winner in the Arizona desert, and it ended just over 400 miles away in the New Mexico Bowl. Punter NFL College . Oldroyds misses are now just a footnote in BYUs win over Baylor. Jake Oldroyd Student at trillium college Ottawa, ON. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: profiles | It might be his leadership, however, that will be remembered most. That night in Arizona, Linehan recalls, BYU fans in the stands asked him who Oldroyd was after seeing him kick. Do fans boo BYUs failure to switch him out for Smith, or do they bolster him up a few more times while he works through the kinks in his kicks? He estimates that hes received hundreds of messages in support of his ability. I heard something pop in my knee, he told Linehan, who ended up carrying Oldroyd on his back down some stairs to his car; Oldroyd had torn his meniscus and sprained the MCL in his knee, and it required orthoscopic surgery. As parents, we were concerned about his long-term health, so we didnt let him play football initially since, in our school, he would be required to play other positions besides just kicker, said Jennifer Oldroyd. BYU Jake Oldroyd #39 Player Bio HT/WT 6' 1", 195 lbs Schedule Full Schedule BYU 31 Boise State 28 Final NOV 05 Utah Tech 26 BYU 52 Final NOV 19 BYU 35 Stanford 26 Final NOV 26 SMU 23 BYU 24. So what is BYU to do? NEWS BIO SOCIAL STATS VIDEOS GAME LOG. He and his companion have set two goals: to work out in the mornings and to baptize the owner. There is some unease in Oldroyds mind about his next kick at Oregon, where he will be BYUs starting kicker again this week. "I'm reflecting on a lot of guys who I could say the same thing who have been with us for many years. Former BYU special teams coordinator Ed Lamb was the first to respond and offered Oldroyd a spot on the roster if he could report for the 2016 season. 21 Utah. On fourth down, Oldroyd came out with a chance to redeem himself from 37 yards out and win the game. I feel fullfed here at the end of my five years. That is what I do and what I have been doing my whole career. BYU had the ball at its own 44 yard line after a holding penalty pushed the Cougars back into their own territory. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. View the most current football statistics for Jake Oldroyd, Kicker, for the at The Football Database The Cougars will be led by seventh-year head coach Kalani Sitake and play their home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, High school girls golf: 3A region recaps, Richfield, Morgan, Union and Judge Memorial claim region titles, High school boys soccer: 3A/2A second round recap from Wednesdays games, It reportedly wont be long until the Mountain West Conference eliminates divisions, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting. Oldroyd is one of those BYU guys who is articulate and positive, and could be mistaken for an accountant. His 33-yarder with one second left in regulation was pressure packed. She experienced an inexplicable suffocating feeling that overwhelmed her. BYU's move to the Big 12 Conference left an impact on the Pac-12. Jake is thriving on his mission spiritually and physically, said Matt. Show Give 'Em Hell, Brigham, Ep GEHB Special with BYU kicker Jake Oldroyd - Aug 31, 2022. With a city background in Chile, Elder Jake Oldroyd poses for a photograph during his time eight months into his service. BYU kicker is hoping to run it back in 2021. But you cant hide from what happened in the past and you have to embrace it a bit. Head coach Kalani Sitake said Oldroyd's history with the program gives him confidence that he will . - Thu 1/19 9:00 pm, BYU Oldroyd has picked up the language quickly and has been mistaken for a native Chilean over the phone. Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Osorno, Chile (2016-18) Fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole Parents are Matt and Jennifer Wife's name is Laney, married in 2021 Enjoys playing the piano Before BYU Prepped at Carroll HS And yet here I am.. Eleanor Oldroyd looks ahead . From bombarding former BYU coaches Ty Detmer and Ed Lamb with his Southlake Carroll High film in hopes of a roster spot to becoming a Lou Groza Award finalist. The margin for error will be greater over the next two games. When we get back to Southlake (Texas), Im looking forward to watching the game that I attended (since I have a hard time watching sometimes when Im there in person. You know, if I get opportunities to close out my career strong here at the end, thatll be great.. When you get in a little bit of a rut like that, the biggest thing is how you respond. 3. All rights reserved. Oldroyd said he expected to be bombarded with negative messages from fans. According to his parents, Matt and Jennifer Oldroyd, their son hasn't met any football players also serving in Chile, but wherever he goes, BYU football fans have come up to talk and greet him. BYU and Baylor went to double overtime. 23 players have transferred either in or out of the BYU football program since the end of the season, The nation's top JC quarterback is heading to BYU, Maile started at center for the Utes over the last two seasons, The independence era was about exposure, and millions of viewers tuned in to watch BYU, Perez spent just one season in the program, ESPN's Adam Rittenberg surveyed Big 12 coaches about the new conference in 2023, BYU missed two game-winning field goal tries in its overtime win over no. Sltrib.Comor calling801-237-2900, for e-edition questions or comments, jake oldroyd parents customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe @.... 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