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BYU’s Jojo Phillips Expected to Start in Week 11 Return vs. No. 8 Texas Tech

The sophomore’s recovery sets up BYU for a meeting with the Big 12’s top defense in the week’s lone top-10 game.

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Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips (13) attempts to catch a pass against Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Cam Smith (3) during the first quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel, as relayed by ClutchPoints, reported Phillips is expected to re-enter Kalani Sitake’s starting lineup today.
  • Phillips exited the Week 2 game at Stanford with an upper-body injury that he later said required surgery.
  • He has logged just 33 snaps this season, with three receptions for 30 yards before the injury.
  • Before the layoff he was projected as BYU’s No. 2 receiver behind Chase Roberts and is expected to complement Roberts and Parker Kingston upon return.
  • Texas Tech brings a conference-leading defense allowing about 271.3 yards and 13.2 points per game to a matchup billed as the week’s only top-10 clash.