(Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back Michael Alisa (42) runs the ball during the first half of the game against Washington State at LaVell Edwards Stadium Thursday August 30, 2012. BYU is winning the game 24-6. (Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) warms up on the field before playing Washington State during their home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Aug. 30, 2012.