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Johnson’s Goal-Line INT, Pick-6 Highlight BYU’s 34-13 Win at East Carolina for 3-0 Start
Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier completed 72% of passes and rushed for a touchdown to lead BYU's offense, while cornerback Evan Johnson's two interceptions bolstered the defense.
- The BYU Cougars defeated the East Carolina Pirates 34-13 on Saturday night in Greenville, improving to 3-0 this season.
- The Pirates struggled with seven false-start penalties and two turnovers while BYU's defense disrupted their rhythm and pace.
- In his first start away from home, quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw accurately for nearly three-quarters of his attempts, amassing 246 yards and two touchdowns, while cornerback Evan Johnson contributed with a pair of interceptions.
- LJ Martin secured the victory for BYU with a 41-yard touchdown run late in the game, finishing with 101 yards on 14 carries as the Cougars maintained a lead of more than ten points throughout the second half.
- The victory extended BYU’s undefeated start to 3-0 for the third straight season and set up their Big 12 opener at Colorado on September 27, while ECU coach Blake Harrell urged cleaning up penalties.
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Bear Bachmeier helps BYU cruise past East Carolina
Bear Bachmeier threw for 246 yards and accounted for two touchdowns while LJ Martin ran for 101 yards and a TD as BYU triumphed over East Carolina 34-13 in Greenville, NC, to remain undefeated.
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Johnson's goal-line INT, pick-6 highlight BYU's 34-13 win at East Carolina for 3-0 start
BYU’s Evan Johnson had a goal-line interception followed by a short pick-6 on East Carolina’s next throw to help the Cougars beat the Pirates 34-13 on Saturday night.
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