On Saturday night, BYU dominated Colorado 36-14 in the Alamo Bowl. BYU improved to 11-2 and earned a spot in the final AP Top 25 poll. Here were the 10 highest-rated players according to PFF (at least 10 snaps played).

LJ Martin was named offensive MVP of the Alamo Bowl and for good reason. Martin was effective every time he touched the football. Whether it was running the football or catching the football out of the backfield, Martin was the best offense for BYU.

Martin was great after contact. PFF credited him with 79 yards after contact.

BYU’s defense was outstanding against Colorado. According to PFF, senior cornerback Marque Collins stood out the most. Collins only allowed 4 receiving yards against a talented Colorado receiving group.

Mory Bamba, another cornerback, played well against Colorado. Bamba only allowed 4 receiving yards (not a typo), according to PFF.

Tanner Wall solidified himself as the starter for next season with a great performance against the Buffaloes. He had two stops, didn’t allow a reception and the only time he was targeted he forced the ball out and allowed Nate Johnson to intercept a ball.

True freshman tight end Ryner Swanson stood out against Colorado, finishing the game with two receptions for 30 yards. Swanson will leave the team after this season to pursue a mission.

Another defensive back? Another defensive back. Jakob Robinson had three stops. When Colorado couldn’t run the football, they tried to get the ball down the stretch. On three different plays, Robinson hit those receivers at or near the line of scrimmage.

Tyler Batty had one of his best games of the season against Colorado. Colorado’s offensive line had no answer for Batty on the sidelines. He generated a team-high pressure from five quarterbacks.

Over the course of the 2024 season, tight end Ray Paulo developed into a run blocking specialist. Paulo had the highest run blocking grade against Colorado.

BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker was named defensive MVP of the Alamo Bowl. Glasker had a team-high five stops. A “stop” is a tackle that represents a failure of the offense.

He also had an interception late in the game.

Senior wide receiver Darius Lassiter only played in the second half but was crucial on third downs in that half. He had two consecutive conversions on third down to set up a BYU touchdown.