Eighth-ranked BYU secured a win after pulling away in the fourth quarter. Arizona State rallied to tie the game at 17 in the third quarter. The Cougars’ quarterback, Bear Bachmeier, contributed significantly with 236 passing yards and a touchdown, leading to a 27-20 victory.
BYU dominated the fourth quarter, shutting out Arizona State. A 45-yard field goal put BYU ahead permanently. Running back Sione Moa added to the score with a 1-yard touchdown run, finalizing the victory two minutes before the end.
Arizona State’s quarterback Jake Fette completed the game with 166 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his efforts, the Sun Devils faced their third road loss against a top-10 opponent this season.
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BYU’s wide receiver Kyler Kasper scored a touchdown during the first half of the game played in Provo, Utah. Fette threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, helping the Sun Devils erase a 14-point deficit. They successfully converted three third downs in their first scoring drive, with Omarion Miller completing a 20-yard touchdown catch. Arizona State then converted two fourth downs, leading to Anthony Miller Jr.’s 1-yard touchdown reception, which tied the score at 17.
Adrian Wilson’s recovery of Kyler Kasper’s fumble at BYU’s 39-yard line set the stage for Arizona State’s second touchdown drive. Starting his first career game, Fette had a rough beginning, fumbling on the third play of Arizona State’s opening drive. BYU capitalized on this with Isaiah Glasker recovering the ball, setting up BYU’s first touchdown.
BYU scored again following another Arizona State fumble. Moa collected the ball after Bachmeier lost it inside the ASU 1-yard line, crossing into the end zone for a 7-0 lead. Brigham Young’s running back Sione Moa managed an impressive performance at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the first half.
Looking ahead, BYU will visit Salt Lake City for a rivalry game against Utah. Arizona State will face Colorado in Tempe. Earlier Saturday, Colorado narrowly defeated Kansas State in overtime, ending their losing streak. Fox News Digital sports writer Chantz Martin has covered this event.
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