NEW YORK-Monday, No. 8 BYU football had its offensive line, in its entirety, named to the Joe Moore Award Watch List.
The Cougars are one of 22 teams being considered for this annual award which recognizes the nation’s most outstanding offensive line.
This announcement was made by The Foundation For Teamwork which has annually presented this award since 2015.
This unit plays an integral role in the Cougars ranking No. 4 nationally in points per game (47.6 points per game) and No. 7 in the nation in net yards per contest (535.8 yards per game).
BYU leads the nation in plays of 30 yards or more and is second in the country in plays of 10 or more yards and plays of 20 or more yards.
The Cougars’ offensive line is bolstered by junior left tackle Brady Christensen and junior center James Empey, candidates for the Outland Trophy (the best interior lineman in FBS college football) and the Rimington Trophy (the best center in FBS college football) respectively.
The Cougars have surrendered only eight sacks this season.
Other college football squads with offensive lines nominated for this award are as follows:
Air Force
Alabama
Army
Cincinnati
Coastal Carolina
Georgia
Iowa
Iowa State
Kentucky
Louisiana
Louisville
Mississippi
North Texas
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Oregon
San Diego State
Texas A&M
UCLA
Virginia Tech
Wisconsin
