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Arizona Wildcats vs. BYU Cougars Live Game Thread

Arizona Wildcats football hosts No. 18 BYU on Saturday.
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Oct 4, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) celebrates after a play during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
Oct 4, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) celebrates after a play during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

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Tucson, Ariz. -- Arizona is set to host No. 18 BYU on Saturday at Arizona Stadium.

The Wildcats bounced back last week with a 41-13 win over Oklahoma State to advance to 4-1 on the season and 1-1 in Big 12 conference play. They are also 4-0 at home this season as they look to remain undefeated at home on Saturday.

Arizona suffered a big blow on its defensive line as head coach Brent Brennan said earlier this week that defensive lineman Tre Smith will miss the rest of the season.

Wide receiver/punt returner Jeremiah Smith and defensive back Jack Luttrell have also been ruled out for Arizona.

BYU is 5-0 on the season, ranked No. 18 in the country heading into this game. The Cougars defeated Colorado and West Virginia to open conference play.

Sep 14, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of the Brigham Young Cougars helmet against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images | Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

They are led by freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier, running back LJ Martin and wide receiver Chase Roberts on the offensive side of the ball. They enter this weekend boasting a top-two defense in the Big 12 in total yards allowed (239.6) and scoring (12.2).

  • "We are playing the 18th-ranked team in the country. They are the No. 8 defense in the nation. Offensively, they are incredibly efficient with the young quarterback when they combine big play receivers and really effective run game," Brennan said.
  • "This is a great challenge for our team and we know that."

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. (MST) and will be aired on ESPN2.

Start of the First Quarter

  • Scoring update No. 1: BYU running back LJ Martin rushes for a 28-yard touchdown. 
  • Drive summary (8 plays, 66 yards, 3:21)
  • Scoring update No. 2: BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier finds wide receiver Parker Kingston for a 75-yard passing touchdown. 
  • Drive Summary (4 plays, 94 yards, 2:18)
  • Scoring update No. 3: Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita finds wide receiver Kris Hutson in the corner of the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. 
  • Drive summary (8 plays, 75 yards, 3:43)

Start of the Second Quarter

  • Turnover on downs: BYU attempts a fake punt which Arizona stops three yards short. The Wildcats take over inside BYU's territory. 
  • Scoring update No. 4: Arizona stalls inside the BYU 10-yard line before kicker Michael Salgado-Medina connects on a 24-yard field goal. 
  • Drive summary (10 plays, 38 yards, 3:19)
  • Missed field goal: BYU kicker Will Ferrin misses a 42-yard field goal. 
  • Scoring update No. 5: Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita throws a perfect pass downfield to wide receiver Chris Hunter for a 35-yard touchdown. 
  • Drive summary (8 plays, 76 yards, 1:58)
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Oct 11, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) gets tackled by Arizona Wildcats defensive back Dalton Johnson (43) during the first quarter of the game at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
  • Turnover: Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes picks off BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

HALFTIME: Arizona leads BYU 17-14

Start of the Third Quarter

  • Turnover: Going for it on 4th-and-3 inside the BYU 5-yard line, Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita throws an interception in the end zone. 
  • TURNOVER: After a bad snap, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier recovers the ball but throws a pass that is intercepted by Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson. 

Start of the Fourth Quarter

  • Scoring update No. 6: On a 4th-and-1 play, Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano breaks multiple tackles for a 36-yard touchdown run. 
  • Drive summary (10 plays, 74 yards, 4:02)

Scoring update No. 7: BYU kicker Will Ferrin connects on a 24-yard field goal. Arizona leads 24-17 with 4:08 left in the game. 

  • Drive summary (15 plays, 69 yards, 7:06)
  • Scoring update No. 8: BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier runs for a 2-yard touchdown. The game is tied at 24 with 19 seconds left in regulation.
  • Drive summary (11 plays, 47 yards, 2:36)

Start of Overtime

  • Scoring update No. 9: Arizona kicker Michael Salgado-Medina connects on a 23-yard field goal. 
  • Drive summary (6 plays, 20 yards)
  • Scoring update No. 10: BYU kicker Will Ferrin connects on a 45-yard field to send the game to a second overtime. 
  • Drive summary (4 plays, -2 yards)

Start of Second Overtime

  • Scoring update No. 11: BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier runs for a 7-yard touchdown. 
  • Drive summary  (5 plays, 25 yards)

(FINAL) BYU 33, Arizona 27 (2OT)

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Ari Koslow is a sports writer covering the University of Arizona athletics at On SI. Koslow has been covering Arizona sports for several years. Born and raised in Seattle, he is a diehard Seahawks fan and a longtime sufferer of the Mariners. He is a huge fantasy football fanatic. Koslow is a graduate of Arizona’s School of Journalism.