 As a junior in 1974, he came off the bench in the third quarter of the fourth game against Brigham Young University who were winning 26-6, proceededing to replace starter Jack Graham.He made 18 out 31 completions for 265 yards and a school record 4 touchdowns, in rallying the Rams to a 33-33 tie.He was named the starter for the next game against Utah State University, passing over Jan Stubbe who was the nation's No.