No. 11 BYU just snagged a huge conference win against Arizona, but don’t sleep on Colorado State, because their offense, led by quarterback Hauss Hejny, is absolutely humming heading into Saturday’s nonconference battle in Fort Collins. Hejny’s already thrown nine touchdown passes, second in the entire country, and he leads all FBS signal-callers with an insane 4.5 touchdown passes per game. This guy is a former four-star recruit who has found his rhythm, and he’s completely changed the Rams’ scoring outlook.
The Rams’ Offense Is Suddenly Electric
Hejny has breathed serious life into an offense that was dead last season, averaging a dismal 18.5 points per game, which was 124th nationally. Fast forward to 2026, and the Rams are now averaging 46.5 points per game through just two outings, good for 22nd nationally. Hejny isn’t just throwing for volume either; he’s averaging 10.7 yards per attempt. What makes him so tricky for defenses is how much he spreads the ball around. They’ve got three different receivers who already boast at least eight receptions, 100 yards, and two touchdowns. And let’s not forget UConn transfer running back Jayden Brown, who’s averaging a jaw-dropping 13.4 yards per carry through two games. This offense is legit, and it’s gotta be making defensive coordinators sweat.
BYU Is a Bully on Both Sides of the Ball
While Colorado State’s offense is cooking, BYU is no pushover. In fact, they look like a conference championship contender, a popular pick to even reach the College Football Playoff. The Cougars are flat-out pushing teams around at the line of scrimmage, both offensively and defensively. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier has operated their offense at a high level, especially when it comes to pounding the rock. They’re averaging a dominant 228 rushing yards per game on offense, and their defense is suffocating, allowing just 73.0 rushing yards per game. BYU is bigger and stronger where it counts, and they play like it. This BYU defense will be the greatest challenge Hejny faces all season, no question.
A Massive Road Test for the Rams
This Saturday night matchup is going to be a fun one, and BYU absolutely needs to be tested before their open date in Week 4. For Colorado State, this is more than just a game; it’s a chance to rewrite history. The Rams are currently riding a mind-numbing 26-game losing streak against top-25 teams. Their last victory over a ranked opponent? That was way back in 2002 against No. 7 Colorado. If they’re going to pull off a massive upset against the No. 11 Cougars, they have to reverse that fortune.
This Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET, all eyes will be on Canvas Stadium. Can Hejny and the Rams’ red-hot offense finally break that streak, or will BYU’s bullying presence in the trenches prove too much? It’s going to be a wild one on CBS.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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