GREENVILLE, North Carolina – The BYU Cougars’ defense continues to be the only FBS team in the country that hasn’t allowed a touchdown in 2025 after Evan Johnson picked off an East Carolina pass in the end zone, ending a long drive for the Pirates.

The Cougars are in North Carolina for a bout with the ECU Pirates on Saturday, September 20.

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East Carolina was knocking on the door following a 14-play, 69-yard drive. It was the Pirates’ best possession of the night, by far, but ended with the first turnover for either team.

On 2nd-and-Goal from the six, Katin Houser lofted a pass that Johnson snared to end the drive. Johnson returned the pick to the Cougar 11-yard line.

It was the third INT of Johnson’s career and

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