The Week

"There have been some things said down here [in San Diego] to the effect that Doug Scovil took the BYU offense with him when he left for San Diego State this season," said BYU Quarterback Jim McMahon. "He's a good coach, but it's the players who win the games. We wanted to prove that." McMahon emphasized the point by passing for 349 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-7 victory.

The Cougars swept to a 21-0 lead with three drives that covered 199 yards in a total of 5:39 in the first half. It was the first loss of the season for Scovil, the former offensive coordinator at BYU. McMahon, who had been injured the previous two weeks, completed 27 of 42 passes and set an NCAA record for "most points responsible"—points made by passing, receiving, rushing, kicking, returning kicks or causing a safety—by one player in a three-year career—468.

Hawaii ran its record to 4-0 by beating New Mexico 23-13 in a WAC game. Lee Larsen provided the Rainbows with their margin by kicking five field goals.

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