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Freshman QB's Overtime Touchdown Lifts BYU to 33-27 Win Over Arizona
12 Oct
Summary
- Freshman QB Bear Bachmeier's 7-yard TD run in 2nd OT gave BYU the win
- BYU rallied from 10-point 4th quarter deficit to force overtime
- BYU remains undefeated at 6-0 on the season
In a back-and-forth battle on Saturday night, the 18th-ranked BYU Cougars emerged victorious over the Arizona Wildcats, winning 33-27 in double overtime. Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier was the hero for BYU, running for a 7-yard touchdown in the second overtime period to give the Cougars the lead.
The game was a tale of two halves, with BYU dominating early and building a 14-0 lead. However, Arizona fought back, taking a 24-14 advantage in the fourth quarter. But the Cougars refused to quit, tying the game at 24 with 19 seconds left in regulation on another Bachmeier touchdown run.
After a scoreless first overtime, Bachmeier's heroics in the second OT sealed the win for BYU, who improved to 6-0 on the season. The loss was a tough one for Arizona, who had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds but came up short.
Bachmeier finished the game with 172 passing yards, 89 rushing yards, and 3 total touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat abilities. LJ Martin also had a big game for BYU, rushing for 162 yards and a score. For Arizona, quarterback Noah Fifita threw for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns in the losing effort.
