GREENVILLE, N.C. – BYU cornerback Evan Johnson breathed life into the Cougars on their way to a big road victory over the East Carolina Pirates.
On Saturday, September 20, the Pirates hosted the Cougars at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
The Greenville, North Carolina, contest was BYU’s first test away from LaVell Edwards Stadium this season. After a slow start, the Cougars were in need of a spark—and Johnson, more commonly known by teammates as “Shmev,” rose to the occasion.
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First Interception Turns The Tide
BYU owned a narrow 6-3 lead when the Pirates were on the move late in the first half. ECU quarterback Katin Houser had his offense in