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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) throws for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Miami Dolphins running back Chris Brooks (35) runs with the football as Washington Commanders safety Tyler Owens (40) defends during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Cincinnati Bengals punter Ryan Rehkow (8) walks the sideline during a preseason NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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With the NFL in the midst of its 2024 preseason schedule, a number of former BYU athletes are trying to make their respective rosters.

Here are some of the highlights ex-Cougars had during this week’s action:

Jaren Hall, Minnesota quarterback

Hall went 4-for-5 passing for 87 yards and two touchdowns (a QB rating of 158.3) during the Vikings game at Cleveland on Saturday.

His first TD pass went to Malik Knowles on a 1-yard fade, while his second turned out to be a 71-yarder on a perfect toss to Jeshuan Jones.

Christopher Brooks, Miami running back

Brooks led his team in rushing with five carries for 63 yards, the bulk coming on a 59-yard gain, during the Dolphin home game against Washington on Saturday. He also had one reception for nine yards.

Jamaal Williams, New Orleans running back

Williams had five carries for 32 yards in the first half of Sunday’s game against San Francisco. He also had a reception for two yards.

Taysom Hill, New Orleans tight end

Hill had five carries for 21 yards and a touchdown in the first half of Sunday’s game against San Francisco.

Ryan Rehkow, Cincinnati punter

Rehkow had six punts for 277 yard (46.2 yard average) with a long of 56 and one inside the 20-yard line during the Bengals game at Chicago on Saturday.

Rehkow is averaging 49.4 yards per punt on nine punts so far in the 2024 preseason.

Aidan Robbins, Cleveland running back

Robbins rushed for 17 yards on six carries during the Browns home game vs. Minnesota on Saturday.

Max Tooley, Houston linebacker

Tooley tied for the team lead in total tackles (5) with four solo stops in the Texan home game against the New York Giants on Saturday. He also had a forced fumble.

Kedon Slovis, Indianapolis quarterback

Slovis finished going 8-for-11 passing for 79 yards during the Colts home game against Arizona on Saturday. He had the best QB rating of the three Indianapolis quarterbacks that played (92.6).

Brace by Hladek leads UVU women’s soccer to come-from-behind win at Detroit Mercy

Ruby Hladek recorded a brace with two goals, and Mia Owens headed in the game-winner to lead the Utah Valley University women’s soccer team to a 5-2 road win over Detroit Mercy on Sunday night at Titan Field in Detroit, Michigan.

“Throughout the season, we will find ourselves in various situations, and each one is a learning opportunity that we add to our arsenal,” said Utah Valley head coach Chris Lemay. “Tonight’s match was one of those. Facing adversity — being down a goal twice — our team showed resilience by coming back both times. Our ball movement and creativity were exceptional. It was a big day for Ruby, and we’re really happy for her. It was also awesome to get Leah some playing time in her home state.”

Detroit Mercy took a quick 1-0 lead in just the third minute off the foot of Amelia Streberger, but Utah Valley scored a quick equalizer in the fifth minute as Hladek found the back of the net off an assist from Manthy Brady to tie the game, 1-1.

The Titans regained the lead in the 26th minute after the Wolverines were called for a handball in the box, awarding Detroit Mercy a penalty kick, which Abbey Lodato converted to give the Titans a 2-1 advantage.

Faith Webber scored her third goal of the season in the 47th minute, heading the ball across the goal line to tie the game at 2-2. Webber’s goal was assisted by both Taylor Nelson and Hladek.

Mia Owens then headed the ball into the back of the net off a cross from Nelson to give UVU a lead it would not relinquish, 3-2. Owens’ goal in the 61st minute proved to be the game-winner.

Sadie Beardall added a fourth goal for UVU in the 76th minute, assisted by both Hladek and Ashley Garcia.

Hladek secured her brace in the 79th minute, converting a penalty kick to give the Wolverines a commanding 5-2 lead.

Utah Valley outshot Detroit Mercy 30-6 on the night, including a 16-3 advantage in shots on frame. After slightly outshooting the Titans 10-6 in the first half, Utah Valley dominated the second half with a 20-0 shot advantage.

Webber led the Wolverines with eight shots, including five on goal. Hladek had seven shots, with three on frame, while Brady and Beardall each recorded four shots.

CJ Graham played the first half in goal for the Wolverines, while Michigan native Leah Wolf took over in the second half, keeping a clean sheet.

Utah Valley will remain on the road as the team travels to Orlando, Florida, to take on UCF on Thursday night.