On Saturday night, BYU concluded the 2024 regular season with a win over Houston. With the win, BYU improved to 10-2 on the season. BYU had no control over its own fate in the Big 12 Championship Game before the weekend and didn’t get the help it needed to play in Arlington next Saturday. BYU’s postseason fate has yet to be determined, but it appears that a bid to the Alamo Bowl or Pop Tarts Bowl is most likely.

Here are the 10 highest-graded players from BYU’s win over Houston (minimum 15 snaps played).

BYU tight end Ray Paulo was the top-rated BYU player Saturday night. The Cougars won this game with their rushing attack and it was Paulo who had the highest run blocking grade against Houston.

BYU safety Tanner Wall had his best game in a BYU uniform against Houston. On a night where BYU’s defense struggled at times tackling, Wall stepped up and was BYU’s leading tackler. He finished the race with a team-best tackling grade of 88.4.

Blake Mangelson was one of the most consistent players on the BYU football team in 2024. Mangelson was also good against Houston, finishing with the second-best run defense behind safety Tanner Wall.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has been a mainstay on the top 10 list this season. Retzlaff was once again effective, totaling 224 yards of offense and two rushing touchdowns. Retzlaff completed just eight passes, a career low, but he averaged 20.9 yards per completion. Retzlaff was just a few drops away from putting up bigger numbers.

Retzlaff was credited with two great throws against Houston.

Another player who has been in the top 10 all season, the BYU veteran wide receiver, was also good against Houston. Roberts led BYU in receiving with 76 receiving yards on 3 receptions. His 52-yard reception at the end of the first half resulted in a touchdown just before halftime.

Sophomore safety Damuni had the second-best tackling grade against Houston. The security group increased their duel behavior and Damuni was instrumental in this. He has prepared to fight for one of the starting spots next season.

Weylin Lapuaho moved outside to right tackle in this game. Lapuaho played well and finished with the best run-blocking grade among offensive lineman.

BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion had three receptions for 42 yards. Marion has gotten better and better over the year. If Chase Roberts decides to head to the NFL after this season, Marion could be BYU’s best wide receiver next season.

Senior cornerback Mory Bamba was the highest-graded cornerback against Houston. Bamba was targeted twice but did not allow a single reception.

BYU defenseman Logan Lutui, another senior, rounds out the top 10. Lutui played a well-rounded game with a tackling grade of 73.0 and a run defense grade of 66.1.