BYU Football Individual Records
Individual Scoring
| Most Touchdowns Scored | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 5 | Jamaal Williams vs. Toledo, 9/30/16 |
| 5 | Cody Hoffman vs. New Mexico State, 11/24/12 | |
| 5 | Luke Staley vs. CSU, USU 2001 | |
| 5 | Ronney Jenkins vs. San Jose State, 10/24/98 | |
| 5 | Eric Lane vs. Utah St., 10/13/79 | |
| Season | 28 | Luke Staley, 2001 |
| Career | 48 | Luke Staley, 1999-2001 |
| Most Touchdowns Responsible for | ||
| Game | 8 | Marc Wilson vs. Colo. St., 10/15/77 |
| 8 | Jim McMahon vs. Utah St., 10/18/80 | |
| Season | 53 | Jim McMahon, 1980 |
| Career | 135 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91# |
| Most Points Scored | ||
| Game | 30 | Jamaal Williams vs. Toledo, 9/30/16 |
| 30 | Luke Staley vs. CSU, USU 2001 | |
| 30 | Ronney Jenkins vs. SJSU, 10/24/98 | |
| 30 | Eric Lane vs. Utah St., 10/13/79 | |
| Season | 170 | Luke Staley, 2001 |
| Career | 334 | Mitch Payne, 2007-10 |
| Most Points Scored (Non-Kicker) | ||
| Game | 30 | Jamaal Williams vs. Toledo, 9/30/16 |
| 30 | Cody Hoffman vs. New Mexico State, 11/24/12 | |
| 30 | Luke Staley vs. CSU, USU 2001 | |
| 30 | Ronney Jenkins vs. San Jose St., 10/24/98 | |
| 30 | Eric Lane vs. Utah St., 10/13/79 | |
| Season | 170 | Luke Staley, 2001 |
| Career | 290 | Luke Staley, 1999-2001 |
| Most PAT's Attempted | ||
| Game | 10 | Matt Payne vs. Tulane, 8/25/01 |
| 10 | Kurt Gunther vs. UTEP, 11/1/80 | |
| 10 | Jason Chaffetz vs. Utah, 11/18/89 | |
| Season | 76 | Matt Payne, 2001# |
| Career | 201 | Mitch Payne, 2007-10 |
| Most PAT's Made | ||
| Game | 10 | Matt Payne vs. Tulane, 8/25/01 |
| 10 | Jason Chaffetz vs. Utah, 11/18/89 | |
| Season | 73 | Matt Payne, 2001 |
| Career | 162 | Kurt Gunther, 1980-82 |
| Most Consecutive PAT's Made | ||
| Game | 10 | Matt Payne vs. Tulane 8/25/01 |
| 10 | Jason Chaffetz vs. Utah 11/18/89 | |
| Season | 61 | Ethan Pochman, 1996 |
| Career | 70 | Justin Sorensen, 2008, 11-13 |
| Most Points Kicking | ||
| Game | 17 | Owen Pochman vs. UNLV, 10/23/99 |
| Season | 123 | Ethan Pochman, 1996 |
| Career | 334 | Mitch Payne, 2007-10 |
| Most Field Goals Made | ||
| Game | 5 | Owen Pochman vs. UNLV, 10/23/99 |
| 5 | Joe Liljenquist vs. Colo. St., 9/20/69 | |
| Season | 21 | Justin Sorensen, 2013 |
| Career | 66 | Owen Pochman, 1997-00 |
| Longest | 56 | Owen Pochman vs. New Mexico, 2000 |
| # NCAA Record | ||
Individual Rushing
| Most Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 286 | Jamaal Williams vs. Toledo, 9/30/16 |
| Season | 1,582 | Luke Staley, 2001 |
| Career | 3,560 | Jamaal Williams (2012-present) |
| Most Rushes | ||
| Game | 37 | Pete Van Valkenburg vs. Utah, 11/18/72 |
| Season | 252 | Ronney Jenkins, 1998 |
| Career | 696 | Harvey Unga, 2006-09 |
| Best Rushing Average | ||
| Game | 14.2 | Luke Staley, Tulane 8/25/01 |
| Season | 8.64 | Eddie Stinnett, 1983 |
| 8.62 | Stacey Corley, 1989 | |
| 8.1 | Luke Staley, 2001 | |
| Career | 5.9 | Luke Staley, 1999-2001 |
| 5.5 | Peter Tuipulotu, 1987-91 | |
| 5.4 | Ronney Jenkins, 1996, 1998 | |
| Longest Scoring Run | ||
| 95 | Reynaldo Brathwaite vs. SDSU 10/4/03 | |
| 93 | Weldon Jackson vs. Fresno St., 9/20/58 | |
| 92 | Phil Brady vs. Utah, 1962 | |
| Most Consecutive 1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons | ||
| 3 | Harvey Unga 2006-09 | |
| Longest Run from Scrimmage | ||
| 95 | Reynaldo Brathwaite vs. SDSU 10/4/03 | |
| 93 | Weldon Jackson vs. Fresno St., 1958 | |
| 92 | Phil Brady, Utah, 1962 | |
Total Offense
| Most Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 603 | Ty Detmer vs. SDSU, 11/16/91 |
| Season | 5,022 | Ty Detmer, 1990 |
| Career | 14,665 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91# |
| Most Plays | ||
| Game | 79 | Christian Stewart 10/18/2014 |
| Season | 684 | Taysom Hill (2013) |
| Career | 1,795 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91 |
Individual Passing
| Most Yards Passing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 619 | John Walsh vs. Utah State, 1993 |
| Season | 5,188 | Ty Detmer, 1990# |
| Career | 15,031 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91# |
| Most Touchdown Passes | ||
| Game | 7 | Max Hall vs. UCLA, 9/13/08 |
| 7 | Jim McMahon vs. CSU, 11/7/81 | |
| 7 | Marc Wilson vs. CSU, 10/15/77 | |
| Season | 47 | Jim McMahon, 1980 |
| Career | 121 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91# |
| Most Passes Attempted | ||
| Game | 67 | John Beck vs. UNLV 10/8/04 |
| Season | 562 | Ty Detmer, 1990 |
| Career | 1,530 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91 |
| Most Passes Completed | ||
| Game | 44 | Jim McMahon vs. CSU, 11/7/81 |
| Season | 361 | Ty Detmer, 1990 |
| Career | 958 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91 |
| Best Completetion Percentage | ||
| Game | .912 | Steve Sarkisian vs. Fresno St., 11/25/95 |
| Season | .713 | Steve Young, 1983 |
| Career | .669 | Steve Sarkisian, 1995-96 |
| Most Interceptions Thrown | ||
| Game | 7 | Jim Eccles vs. Utah, 10/9/48 |
| Season | 28 | Ty Detmer, 1990 |
| Career | 65 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91 |
| Most times Sacked | ||
| Game | 10 | Ty Detmer vs. Hawai’i, 9/28/89 |
| 10 | John Walsh vs. UCLA, 9/9/93 | |
| Season | 43 | John Walsh, 1993 |
| Career | 108 | Ty Detmer, 1988-91 |
| Best Interception Avoidance Percentage | ||
| Season | 1.7% | Jim McMahon, 1981 |
| 1.9% | Brandon Doman, 2001 | |
| 1.9% | John Beck, 2006 (3rd Highest) | |
| Career | 3.2% | Jim McMahon, 1977-81 |
| Longest Pass Play | ||
| 97 yards | Ty Detmer to Eric Drage vs. Utah, 11/23/91 | |
| # NCAA Record | ||
Individual Receiving
| Pass Receptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 22 | Jay Miller vs. New Mexico, 11/3/73 |
| Season | 106 | Austin Collie, 2008 |
| Career | 260 | Cody Hoffman, 2010-13 |
| Most Yards Pass Receiving | ||
| Game | 263 | Jay Miller vs. New Mexico, 1973 |
| Season | 1,538 | Austin Collie, 2008 |
| Career | 3,612 | Cody Hoffman, 2010-13 |
| Touchdown Passes Caught | ||
| Game | 5 | Cody Hoffman, vs. New Mexico State, 11/24/12 |
| Season | 15 | Clay Brown, 1980 |
| 15 | Austin Collie, 2008 | |
| Career | 33 | Cody Hoffman, 2010-13 |
| Most Yards per Catch | ||
| Game | 59 | Tyler Anderson vs. Utah State, 10/30/93 |
| Season | 27.3 | George Harris, 1976 |
| Career | 22.4 | Lloyd Jones, 1977-80 |
Interceptions
| Most Pass Interceptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 3 | Kai Nacua vs. Boise State, 9/12/15 |
| 3 | Tyson Smith vs. Wyoming, 10/26/2000 | |
| 3 | Derwin Gray vs. New Mexico, 10/27/1990 | |
| 3 | Jeff Wilcox vs. Wyoming, 10/18/86 | |
| 3 | Tony Hernandez vs.Colorado St., 9/18/76 | |
| 3 | Dave Atkinson vs. North Texas, 9/10/71 | |
| 3 | Bobby Roberts vs. Texas Western, 11/5/66 | |
| 3 | Gene Frantz vs. CSU, 10/6/62; UNM, 11/3/62 | |
| 3 | Verl Shell vs. Montana, 10/4/57 | |
| Season | 9 | Dave Atkinson, 1971 |
| 9 | Gene Frantz, 1962 | |
| Career | 20 | Dave Atkinson, 1971-73 |
| Most Yards Interception Returns | ||
| Game | 97* | Brian Mitchell vs. New Mexico, 9/2/89 |
| Season | 239 | Dan Hansen, 1971 |
| Career | 421 | Dan Hansen, 1970-72 |
| * Longest Int. returned for a touchdown | ||
Punt Returns
| Most Yards on Punt Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 219 | Golden Richards vs. North Texas, 9/10/71 |
| Season | 624 | Golden Richards, 1971 |
| Career | 1,312 | Vai Sikahema, 1980-85 |
| Most Punt Returns | ||
| Game | 8 | Don Bushore vs. Pepperdine, 1949 |
| 8 | Vai Sikahema vs. New Mexico, 1985 | |
| Season | 54 | Vai Sikahema, 1985 |
| Career | 153 | Vai Sikahema, 1980-85 |
| Best Average Punt Return | ||
| Game | 79.0 | James Dye vs. Utah State, 1996 |
| Season | 21.9 (min. 10 ret.) | James Dye, 1995 |
| Career | 19.8 | James Dye, 1995-96 |
| Most Touchdowns on Punt Returns | ||
| Game | 2 | Golden Richards vs. N. Texas, 1971# |
| Season | 4 | Golden Richards, 1971# |
| Career | 4 | James Dye, 1995-96 |
| 4 | Golden Richards, 1970-71 | |
| Longest Punt Return | ||
| Game | 94 | Kent Oborn vs. Arizona, 11/20/65 |
Kickoff Returns
| Most Kickoff Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 8 | Aleva Hifo, vs. Toledo, 9/30/16 |
| 8 | Austin Collie vs. Tulsa, 9/15/07 | |
| 8 | Cody Hoffman vs. Utah, 9/17/11 | |
| Season | 36 | Cody Hoffman, 2011 |
| Career | 69 | O'Neill Chambers, 2008-10 |
| Best Average Kickoff Return | ||
| Game | 54.5 | James Dye vs. UTEP, 11/2/96 |
| Season | 40.1 | Paul Allen, 1961# |
| Career | 27.3 | Chris Farasopoulos, 1968-70 |
| Longest Kickoff Return | ||
| Game | 100 | James Dye vs. UTEP, 11/2/96 |
| 100 | Tyler Anderson vs. Utah State, 1993 | |
| 100 | Dave Lowry, 1974 | |
| 100 | Eric Mortensen vs. Utah St., 1988 | |
| 100 | John Betham vs. Utah, 11/23/74 | |
Combined Returns
| Most Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 247 | Golden Richards vs. NTSU 9/10/71, 7 returns |
| Career | 2,470 | Chris Farasopoulos,1968-70 |
| Most Returns | ||
| Game | 10 | Austin Collie vs. Tulsa 2007 |
| 10 | Chris Farasopoulos vs. Arizona, 1969 | |
| 10 | Golden Richards vs. Arizona, 1971 | |
| 10 | Vai Sikahema vs. Boston College, 1985 | |
| Season | 80 | Chris Farasopoulos, 1970 |
| Career | 195 | Vai Sikahema, 1980-85 |
Punting
| Most Punts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Game | 15 | Rich Adams vs. Iowa State, 9/27/69 |
| Season | 83 | Rich Adams, 1969 |
| Career | 204 | Alan Boardman, 1993-96 |
| Best Punting Average | ||
| Game | 60.4 | Lee Johnson vs. Wyoming,10/8/83# |
| Season | 50.6 | Lee Johnson, 1983 |
| Career | 47.0 | Lee Johnson, 1983-84 |
| Longest Punt | ||
| 83 | Ryan Rehkow vs. No. 19 Arizona State, 9/18/2021 | |
| # NCAA Record | ||
Tackles
| Most Tackles in a Single Game | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Dan Hansen vs. New Mexico 1971, (11-UA, 14-AT) | |
| 22 | Derwin Gray vs.Penn State 1991, (13-UA, 9-AT) | |
| 20 | Ted Nelson vs. Arizona State 1970, (6-UT, 14-AT) | |
| 19 | Sione Takitaki vs. Western Michigan (9-UT, 10-AT | |
| 19 | Butch Pau'u vs. UCLA (11-UT, 8-AT) | |
| 19 | Uani ' Unga vs. Notre Dame 2013, (5-UT, 14-AT) | |
| 19 | Shad Hansen vs. UTEP 1992, (13-UA, 6-AT) | |
| 18 | Shad Hansen vs. Hawai’i 1991, (12-UA, 6-AT) | |
| 18 | Kyle Whittingham vs. SDSU 1981, (10-UA, 8-AT) | |
| 18 | Gary Kama vs. L. Beach St. 1979, (8-UA, 10-AT) | |
| 18 | Dan Hansen vs. Arizona State 1972, (10-UA, 8-AT) | |
| 17 | Uani ' Unga vs. Boise State 2013, (6-UT, 11-AT) | |
| 17 | Uani ' Unga vs. Utah State 2013, (5-UT, 12-AT) | |
| 17 | Kelly Poppinga vs. TCU 2007, (7-UA, 10-AT) | |
| 17 | Rob Morris vs. San Diego St. 1998, (10-UA, 7-AT) | |
| 17 | Bob Davis vs. Penn St. 1989, (9-UA, 8-AT) | |
| 17 | Gary Kama vs. Texas A&M 1979, (7-UA, 10-AT) | |
| 17 | Glen Redd vs. Wisconsin 1980, (10-UA, 7-AT) | |
| 17 | Glen Redd vs. Utah State 1979, (8-UA, 9-AT) | |
| 17 | Dan Hansen vs. Colorado State 1971, (6-UA, 11-AT) | |
| 17 | Dan Hansen vs. Arizona State 1970, (7-UA, 10-AT) | |
| 16 | Francis Bernard vs. Mississippi State (13-UA, 3 AT) | |
| 16 | Aaron Francisco vs. USC 2004, (8-UA, 8-AT) | |
| 16 | Aaron Francisco vs. Boise State 2004, (8-UA, 8-AT) | |
| 16 | Jared Lee vs. Air Force 1999, (7-UA, 9-AT) | |
| 16 | Bob Davis vs. Navy 1989, (3-UA, 13-AT) | |
| 16 | Bob Davis vs. Oregon 1989, (6-UA, 10-AT) | |
| 16 | Bob Davis vs. Hawai’i 1988, (10-UA, 6-AT) | |
| 16 | Marv Allen vs. Hawai’i 1984, (10-UA, 6-AT) | |
| Most Tackles in a Season | ||
| 193 | Shad Hansen 1991, (63-UA, 130-AT, 4-TFL) | |
| 192 | Rocky Biegel 1991, (62-UA, 130-AT) | |
| 157 | Rod Wood 1978, (26-UA, 131-AT, 6-TFL) | |
| 149 | Sid Smith 1975, (125-UA, 24-AT) | |
| 148 | Glen Redd 1980, (57-UA, 91-AT, 2-TFL) | |
| 148 | Bob Davis 1988, (80-UA, 68-AT, 4-TFL) | |
| 147 | Rob Morris 1998, (114-UA, 33-AT, 16-TFL) | |
| 147 | Cary Whittingham 1984, (51-UA, 96-AT) | |
| Most Tackles in a Career | ||
| 408 | Shad Hansen, 1989-92, (132-UA, 276-AT) | |
| 394 | Rod Wood, 1976-78, (150-UA, 244-AT) | |
| 389 | Larry Carr, 1972-74, (191-UA, 198-AT) | |
| 382 | Glenn Redd, 1978-80 (233-UA, 149-AT) | |
| 371 | Rocky Biegel, 1988-91, (212-UA, 159-AT) | |
| 369 | Dan Hansen, 1969-72, (183-UA, 186-AT) | |
| 353 | Marv Allen, 1982-84, (149-UA, 204-AT) | |
| 349 | Bob Davis, 1987-89, (145-UA, 204-AT) | |
| 345 | Shay Muirbrook, 1993-96, (151-UA, 194-AT) | |
| 345 | Rob Morris, 1993, 1997-99, (223-UA, 122-AT) | |
Sacks
| Most Sacks in a Single Game | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shay Muirbrook vs. Kansas St. (1997 Cotton Bowl) | |
| 4 | Jason Buck vs. Oregon State 1986 | |
| 4 | Kyle Whittingham vs. San Diego St. 1981 | |
| 4 | Setema Gali vs. New Mexico 1999 | |
| Most Sacks in a Season | ||
| 17 | Mekeli Ieremia, 1976 | |
| 16 | Shawn Knight, 1986 | |
| 16 | Jim Herrmann, 1983 | |
| 14 | Jan Jorgensen, 2007 | |
| 14 | Stan Varner, 1974 | |
| Most Sacks in a Career | ||
| 33 | Brandon Flint (1980-83) | |
| 30 | Jan Jorgensen (2006-09) | |
| 28.5 | Randy Brock (1991-94) | |
| 26.5 | Bronson Kaufusi (2012-15) | |
| 26 | Jim Herrmann (1981, 83-84) | |
| Kyle Van Noy (2010-13) | ||
| 25 | Byron Frisch (1996-99) | |
| 23 | Jason Buck (1985-86) | |
| 22.5 | Shawn Knight (1983-86) | |
| 22 | Mike Morgan (1979-82) | |
| 21 | Chuck Ehin (1979-82) | |
| Brad Anae (1979-81) | ||
