He has rushed for 775 rushing yards this season and has caught 20 passes

LIVERPOOL, England -- Simon Mignolet saved a late penalty on his Liverpool debut to secure a 1-0 win over Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday, with Daniel Sturridge grabbing the winner to prove theres life to the teams strike-force after Luis Suarez. Sturridge smashed home from 25 yards in the 37th minute to score the first goal of the season in the English top flight, but Stoke was given a golden opportunity to snatch an undeserved point when Daniel Agger handled the ball in the area in the 88th minute. Jon Walters penalty was saved by Mignolet low down to the goalkeepers right, however, and Liverpool could celebrate its first opening-day win at Anfield since 2001. "You always pick the corner to go to and today I picked the right one," said Mignolet, who had some nervous moments between the posts in his first competitive start for Liverpool since joining from Sunderland in June. "I kept a clean sheet, which is the important thing. "We didnt manage to get a second goal but we deserved to win." The unsettled Suarez watched the game from an executive box high in the stands as he served the fifth match of a 10-game ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a league fixture last season. He may not have played even if he had been available after going public recently with his desire to leave Liverpool, in the wake of an offer of more than 40 million pounds ($62.5 million) from Arsenal. Suarezs attitude has upset Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers but the strikers return to first-team training Friday suggested their relationship has been patched up. The Uruguay international attended this match, taking to the field an hour before kickoff in his Liverpool strip and carrying daughter Delfina in his arms to a ripple of applause. He then took his place in the stands with his family and looked on as Sturridge collected a short pass from Iago Aspas -- another debutant, alongside Mignolet and Kolo Toure -- and fired a shot through the legs of defender Robert Huth and into the corner of the net. Stoke was showing no discernible change in style or approach under new manager Mark Hughes than there was under old boss Tony Pulis, who left early in the off-season, and Liverpool should have been many more goals ahead by halftime. As was often the case last season, Liverpool created a string of chances but a mixture of poor finishing and inspired goalkeeping by Asmir Begovic kept Stoke in the game. In the first half, Toure headed against the crossbar, and Jordan Henderson and Jose Enrique were also denied, while Philippe Coutinho curled just wide and Henderson struck a shot against the post after the break. At the other end, Huth volleyed against the bar in the eighth minute but the visitors were chasing shadows for much of a one-sided game. Despite all of Liverpools dominance, though, it needed Mignolets penalty save -- and then a block from the rebound off Kenwyne Jones -- to preserve all three points. "Its always a concern as a manager when you dominate the game so much and create so many chances but today we only scored one," Rodgers said. "I was so, so pleased for the players because they have worked tirelessly and starts our actual season on three points. "The fluidity and flow of our game was good, our passing and combination play was excellent. I thought our intensity from the off was outstanding." Kyle Juszczyk Super Bowl Jersey . LOUIS -- St. Terrell Owens Super Bowl Jersey . 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Brigham Young produced a stellar ending when it defeated Boise State last season but the Cougars dont want to rely on another late-game prayer.The No. 14 Broncos would like to avoid another dose of anguish as they attempt to bolster their resume.Boise State (6-0) aims to remain unbeaten as well as avenge last years stunning defeat when it hosts BYU (4-3) in a nonconference game on the blue turf on Thursday night (10:15 p.m. ET on ESPN).The Broncos were one play from a victory last season when Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum -- who is from the Boise suburb of Eagle, Idaho -- threw a 35-yard, fourth-down Hail Mary pass to Mitchell Juergens to give BYU a four-point lead with 45 seconds left.Free safety Kai Nacua added a 50-yard interception return to punctuate the Cougars unlikely 35-24 victory.The comeback hasnt been forgotten -- on either side -- and the BYU players are well aware the welcome mats wont be rolled out in Boise.Playing in Boise will be kind of a hostile environment, but Im excited to go there and play, sophomore linebacker Francis Bernard said.The Cougars arrive with a three-game winning streak that includes back-to-back victories over Michigan State and Mississippi State. BYU also provides a much-needed challenge for the Broncos, who are the second-highest ranked team from a non-power conference behind No. 11 Houston.Boise State defeated Pac-12 programs Washington State and Oregon State earlier this season. And a win over BYU would certainly increase the schools chances of landing a Cotton Bowl bid as the top team from a non-power league.The Broncos realize the Cougars might be the best team left on their schedule. Boise State is 4-2 in the previous six meetings between the schools.I think there is a rivalry there, senior receiver Thomas Sperbeck said. Were definitely looking forward to it, especially on a short week. It will be a great challenge for our team.Thursday could prove to a memorable night for Sperbeck, who has 38 receptions (six for touchdowns) while compiling a Mountain West-leading 701 receiving yards. He has 3,030 career yards, which ranks third in Boise State history behind Titus Young (3,063 from 2007-10) and Matt Miller (3,049 from 2011-14).Broncos running back Jeremy McNichols is coming off a momentous occasion. The junior rushed for a career-best 217 yards -- his second 200-yard outing of thhe season -- during Saturdays 28-23 victory over Colorado State.ddddddddddddMcNichols 40-carry night was highlighted by an 80-yard scoring run -- the third of at least that length in his college career. He has rushed for 775 rushing yards this season and has caught 20 passes for 263 yards.BYU also features a stellar running back in senior Jamaal Williams, who became the schools all-time leading rusher during Fridays 28-21 double-overtime victory over Mississippi State.Williams (3,468 yards) surpassed Harvey Unga (3,455 from 2006-09). He has rushed for 942 yards -- second-most nationally -- and 10 touchdowns this season.Williams complements senior quarterback Taysom Hill, who has passed for 1,420 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 324 yards and four scores on the ground.Hill grew up in the Eastern Idaho town of Pocatello but doesnt find it to be a special occasion to play in Boise, located in the southwestern part of the state.Not really, Hill said. Its Boise State and I grew up watching them, but the Treasure Valley is further away than Provo is to me and Pocatello. Its fun to go back and play in Idaho against a good program, but every week I am going to prepare the best I can. So in terms of preparation, its all the same.The Cougars are receiving solid play on the defensive side from Nacua. The senior is tied for the national lead with five interceptions and has 13 in his career.Bernard rolled up a career-high 16 tackles against Mississippi State to raise his season count to 48. Sophomore middle linebacker Butch Pauu and junior outside linebacker Fred Warner share the team lead of 51.BYU will try to slow down Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien, who leads the Mountain West with 1,622 yards and 12 touchdown passes.Boise State senior defensive end Sam McCaskill leads the Mountain West with 9 1/2 tackles for loss. He is second on the Broncos with five sacks behind sophomore nose tackle David Moa (5 1/2 sacks).Boise State allowed 20 fourth-quarter points before hanging on against Colorado State but coach Bryan Harsin remains unconcerned.Theres nothing weird about that, its a win, Harsin said. Watch college football. Every single week, its hard to win every single week. There are no apologies for a W. ' ' '