Provo • As BYU head coach Kalani Sitake exited his seat after his post-game press conference, he imparted some wisdom to freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker, who was about to face the media.

Perhaps it was advice. Some of it seemed like a warning.

“Be humble, Legend,” Sitake told the freshman.

On a night when the result was expected — a 63-7 drubbing of Utah Tech by BYU — the story of a legend was born.

OK, maybe not quite, but it was at least a very promising start to Legend Glasker’s college career.

The freshman had a debut to remember. He turned five touches into three touchdowns and finished with 65 receiving yards on the night.

His first score was the first of the season for the Cougars, as he rushed for a 9-yard touchdown.

“Coming into the game, I really wanted to score,” he said. “Three was a surprise, but before the game I just said it was in God’s hands and that’s what he wanted to happen for me, so I was blessed.”

Early in the second quarter, quarterback Bear Bachmeier connected with Glasker for a 28-yard passing touchdown. It was an early sign of a promising connection with Bachmeier.

“Bear, I mean, he’s just so smart, and I feel like his smarts help me do better on the field by looking at the defense and seeing what he wants me to do,” Glasker said. “Him just being so smart really helps me do things on the field better.”

Glasker aside, this was a statement game for BYU’s wide receiver room. Not only did nine different players catch passes, but it showcased that the room isn’t as big of a question mark as some thought. In fact, Glasker pointed out that the room has plenty of potential with a lot of size and speed.

Sitake seemed to allude to that as well.

“I told you guys. I told you guys, don’t worry about the receiver room,” Sitake said. “[Receivers coach] Fesi [Sitake] knows what he’s doing there. He saw the capabilities of what Legend can do ... and also what the other receivers can do.”

Sitake also liked what he saw from them in the blocking game and said the future of the room is bright.

“They are just new guys,” he said. “They aren’t household names, but you guys will get used to them, and luckily a lot of them are young ... we saw a lot of future stars, and maybe those guys’ numbers will be called, and they’ll be able to make plays for us this season.”

Glasker added his third touchdown shortly before the half. Bachmeier hit Glasker for a 33-yard touchdown pass to put BYU up 35-0.

The freshman didn’t see a hat trick coming.

“After the first one, I was like, ‘OK, I got to get another one,’” he said. “The third one just surprised me, to be honest. I’m blessed. I’m happy.”