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BYU Outlasts Arizona in Double Overtime to Stay Unbeaten

Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier overcame two interceptions with late touchdown runs to preserve BYU's perfect start.

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Bear Bachmeier #47 of the Brigham Young Cougars throws a pass agaisnt the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 3, 2025 at Provo, Utah.
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Overview

  • Bachmeier scored the decisive 7-yard touchdown in the second overtime and BYU's defense denied Arizona on fourth down to end it.
  • The Cougars improved to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 play, while the Wildcats dropped to 4-2 and 1-2 in the conference.
  • Bachmeier finished with 172 passing yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, plus 89 rushing yards and two scores, including a 2-yard run with 19 seconds left to force overtime.
  • BYU running back LJ Martin rushed for 162 yards and a touchdown as Arizona's Noah Fifita threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns with one interception; Kedrick Reescano's 36-yard run put Arizona up 24-14 in the fourth quarter.
  • Play was halted for roughly 75 minutes early in the second quarter because of lightning associated with remnants of Hurricane Priscilla in Tucson.