Overview
- BYU beat Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday to move to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play, with the Cougars holding the Sun Devils scoreless in the fourth quarter.
- The BYU defense produced a season-high six sacks, forced turnovers before halftime and limited Arizona State in the final period, a performance that masked continued offensive unevenness.
- Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and one touchdown with one interception, and he converted two fourth downs on the drive that led to Sione Moa’s game-sealing 1-yard touchdown with 2:09 left.
- Arizona State relied on true freshman Jake Fette in his first career start, and he threw two touchdown passes while running back Cardae Mack finished with 170 all-purpose yards.
- The win follows last week's double-overtime loss at UCF and leaves BYU heading to No. 6 Utah next week in a matchup that could shift Big 12 pecking order and broader postseason hopes.