BYU survives scare against Arizona State, wins 27-20
November 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 8 BYU to a 27-20 victory over Arizona State on Saturday, with the Cougars shutting out the Sun Devils in the fourth quarter to pull away. BYU improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play.
Matthias Dunn put BYU ahead for good in the fourth quarter after Arizona State had clawed back from a 14-point deficit to tie the game. The Cougars' defense locked down in the final period, preventing the Sun Devils from scoring again.
The win keeps BYU in contention for the Big 12 championship heading into next week's rivalry showdown against #3 Utah. The close game exposed some vulnerabilities for a BYU team that faces its biggest test of the season in seven days.
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