Zach Wilson’s rise at BYU transformed him from a promising young quarterback into one of college football’s biggest stars. After taking over as the Cougars’ starter as a true freshman in 2018, Wilson flashed his talent immediately, earning MVP honors in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl after a perfect 18-for-18, four-touchdown performance. He battled injuries and inconsistency during the 2019 season but returned in 2020 with one of the greatest quarterback campaigns in BYU history.
In his junior season, Wilson completed 73.5% of his passes for 3,692 yards, 33 touchdowns, and just three interceptions while adding 10 rushing touchdowns. His elite accuracy, arm talent, and playmaking ability helped lead BYU to an 11-1 record and national prominence. Wilson broke Steve Young’s school record for single-season completion percentage, finished eighth in Heisman Trophy voting, and established himself as one of the top quarterback prospects in the country.
Wilson finished his BYU career with 7,6...
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