Overview
- BYU cornerback Evan Johnson intercepted Katin Houser twice in the first half, including a goal-line pick and a 1-yard pick-six after a muffed punt.
- True freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier went 18 of 25 for 246 yards with a touchdown and added a 16-yard rushing score in his first road start.
- Running back LJ Martin rushed for 101 yards and iced the game with a 41-yard touchdown, marking his third straight 100-yard performance.
- BYU did not allow a touchdown until midway through the fourth quarter, as ECU’s offense was undercut by two turnovers and seven false-start penalties.
- The Cougars improved to 3-0 with 418 yards of offense and visit Colorado on Sept. 27, while the Pirates fell to 2-2 and host Army on Thursday.