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No. 11 BYU Runs Past Cincinnati 26-14 to Move Within One Win of Big 12 Title Game

A home win over UCF next week would send the 10-1 Cougars to the conference championship in Arlington.

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BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) makes a catch against Texas Christian University Horned Frogs cornerback Jevon McIver Jr. (20) but is called incomplete after a video review during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake reacts after a call for the Utah Utes during the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Overview

  • LJ Martin powered the offense with a career-best 222 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries, crossing 1,000 yards for the season.
  • BYU leaned on a run-first plan with 49 rushes across 74 plays and held the ball for 38:25 to control the game flow.
  • The defense delivered pivotal moments, including Tanner Wall’s third-quarter interception and Keanu Tanuvasa’s fourth-and-one goal-line stop.
  • Special teams swung points as Will Ferrin converted a field goal while Cincinnati’s kicker missed all three attempts.
  • Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier set a program mark with his 11th rushing touchdown by a BYU freshman quarterback, and the team’s CFP hopes are viewed as hinging on winning the Big 12.