Overview

• BYU beat West Virginia 38-24 on Friday in Provo to move to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big 12, outgaining the Mountaineers 516-291.
• True freshman Bear Bachmeier went 18-of-25 for a career-best 351 yards with one touchdown and one interception, highlighted by an 85-yard connection to Chase Roberts.
• Chase Roberts (161 receiving yards) and Parker Kingston (111 yards, TD) fueled a barrage of chunk plays, including multiple completions of 35-plus yards.
• LJ Martin ran for two touchdowns as the Cougars overcame three turnovers that led to 14 West Virginia points and 10 penalties for 68 yards.
• West Virginia fell to 2-4 (0-3 Big 12) with redshirt freshman Khalil Wilkins rushing for 89 yards and a score but throwing for 81 yards with two interceptions, while coach Rich Rodriguez praised Bachmeier and vowed a program evaluation with some fixes after the season.