Quarterback: A

Like most of the team, it took a while for Bear Bachmeier to get going, but once he settled in he proved nearly flawless. The freshman went 21 of 25 through the air for 289 yards and a touchdown against no interceptions. Bachmeier didn’t use his legs much, rushing for just 4 yards on the day, but it wasn’t the type of matchup where he needed to employ that aspect. Bachmeier’s passing stats are even more impressive when qualifying the fact that he was without top wideout Chase Roberts for the entire game.

Running back: B+

UCF was intent on shutting down the run throughout, limiting LJ Martin’s yardage, as a result. Even so, the junior workhorse ran for 95 yards on 22 carries and scored three touchdowns. Martin also proved better as the game wore on, falling forward consistently versus a clearly gassed UCF defensive front. Martin also contributed five receptions for another 35 yards. Yet again BYU was without any other significant running back contributions, although Enoch Nawahine did produce 18 yards on three carries.

Wide receivers/Tight ends: B

BYU needed a big game from Parker Kingston with Chase Roberts sitting out the game with injury, and the junior speedster responded well, hauling in six catches for 126 yards and a touchdown. Carsen Ryan again proved solid with his five receptions for 85 yards, and again was at his best when completing blocking assignments to both protect Bachmeier and produce extra yards for Martin. Jojo Phillips had three receptions for 26 yards, but again dropped an easy pass while no other wideouts did much of anything.

Offensive line: B-

Pass protection was an issue early on, although the Cougar front settled down and afforded Bachmeier requisite time to throw for most of the game. The run-blocking was good when considering UCF’s tendency to stack the box during most plays and the Cougar front clearer wore the Knight front down as the game wore on. Overall it was a solid performance from BYU’s front five linemen who were again without the services of starting offensive guard Weylin Lapuaho.

Defensive line: A

BYU’s defensive front continued to play at a high level throughout Saturday’s win. The pass rush was constant and effective and limiting UCF to just 42 yards rushing was a big stat. The interior line proved stout while the pass rush from the edge from BYU’s young stable of exciting defensive ends, particularly Nusi Taumoepeau and Tausili Akana once again played a big factor in the final outcome.

Linebackers: B+

Both Isaiah Glasker and Jack Kelly proved more effective this week with Kelly standing out in particular with his team-leading six tackles and two sacks. both players have battled through injury, but appeared to be in top form in Saturday’s win. It was a relatively quiet day for middle linebacker Siale Esera, who finished with just two tackles, but overall the unit played well in run support and when dropping in coverage.

Defensive backs: B-

There were way too many gaffes by the defensive backs during the initial stages to warrant a higher grade. Granted that Defensive Coordinator opted to sit some of his regulars, including safety Faletau Satuala during the first two drives, which impacted the group’s overall performance. Once the defense got back on script the players responded and finished out relatively strong against an otherwise unspectacular UCF offense.

Special teams: B-

BYU kicker Will Ferrin wasn’t at his best during senior day, missing on two field goals that he normally boots through with ease. Parker Kingston saved the unit’s overall grade with his brilliant punt returned for a touchdown late. Overall the punt and kick cover proved effective in what was ultimately a mediocre performance by the special teams unit, overall.

Coaching: B

The team didn’t appear ready to play when the game got underway, but it’s hard to put that squarely on the coaches. But like it has often this season, BYU made adjustments, settled down and proved to be the better team for the better part of the game. On offense BYU controlled the flow of the game effectively, boosted by a defense that allowed relatively nothing after serving up an early 14-0 deficit. BYU has very good coaches, and all of them proved effective during Saturday’s win.