Bachmeier threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, and BYU’s defense held Arizona scoreless after halftime in the 28-17 victory.
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, rallying the Cougars to a 28-17 victory over Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita led the Wildcats to an early lead, throwing for 230 yards and scoring on an 11-yard run, but the Cougars defense shut out Arizona after halftime.
BYU linebacker Cade Uluave shifted momentum with a third-down interception, returning the ball to the Arizona 9-yard line and setting up Bachmeier's 6-yard touchdown run.
Wide receiver Kyler Kasper secured the victory with two touchdown catches, including a 12-yard score, while Legend Glasker added a 61-yard reception for insurance points.
The Cougars travel to Colorado State next Saturday, while the Wildcats return home to host Northern Illinois in their respective Big 12 matchups.