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No. 25 BYU Rallies Past Colorado 24-21 on Road Behind Freshman QB Bear Bachmeier

The outcome highlighted Bachmeier's emergence, sharpening criticism of Colorado's late-game management.

Overview

  • Cody Hagen’s 32-yard end-around early in the fourth quarter gave BYU the lead for good.
  • Linebacker Isaiah Glasker intercepted Kaidon Salter with 50 seconds left after Colorado began its final drive at its 4-yard line.
  • True freshman Bear Bachmeier went 19-of-27 for 179 yards with two TDs to Chase Roberts and added 98 rushing yards.
  • Colorado opened 14-0 behind Salter and Dre'lon Miller but stalled after halftime with six penalties for 67 yards and a costly 22-yard sack, drawing fan scrutiny of clock management.
  • BYU moved to 4-0 and 1-0 in the Big 12 as Colorado fell to 2-3 and 0-2, with BYU hosting West Virginia on Friday and the Buffs visiting TCU next.