US EditionPop-Tarts Bowl Celebration, Explained: BYU Commemorates Win over Georgia Tech with Toaster Strudel Sacrifice
BYU overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter with key defensive plays and a late touchdown to win the Pop-Tarts Bowl and secure a 12-2 season record.
- On Dec. 27, 2025, BYU rallied to beat Georgia Tech 25-21 at Camping World Stadium, earning the honor of eating life-sized Pop-Tarts mascots in celebration.
- Trailing by 11 entering the final quarter, BYU capitalized on a blocked 35-yard field goal by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kicker Aidan Birr to spark its comeback.
- BYU's stat line was driven by freshman Bear Bachmeier's 325 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception, pacing the BYU offense to 425 total yards in the win.
- BYU's win capped a 12-2 season, its best since 2001, and earned the Pop-Tarts toaster trophy, while Georgia Tech finished 9-4, just short of 10 wins.
- The bowl's mascot teams — Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls — became central to the contest's spectacle, as an online fan vote chose Team Sprinkles to be eaten, boosting the event's virality.
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Independent EspañolORLANDO (AP) — Jovesa Damuni scored on a four-yard run with two minutes remaining, and BYU rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat Georgia Tech 25-21 at Pop-Tarts Stadium on Saturday…
BYU remont a downside of 11 points in the second half to impose 25-21 on Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl, BYU vs. Georgia Tech
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson is mobbed by teammates after his interception against Georgia Tech sealed BYU's 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel)BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates with the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy and the Cougars players after BYU's 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays/Or…
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