No. 15 BYU Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Defeat Arizona 28-17
No. 15 BYU defeated Arizona 28-17 at LaVell Edwards Stadium, overcoming a halftime deficit with key defensive adjustments and a strong performance from quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
Salt Lake City, UT, September 12, 2026 — No. 15 Brigham Young University (BYU) secured a 28-17 victory over the University of Arizona on Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars trailed at halftime but managed to rally in the second half, propelled by significant defensive adjustments and a notable performance from quarterback Bear Bachmeier.
The game saw BYU facing a deficit heading into the second half, but strategic changes on defense proved critical in stifling Arizona’s offense and shifting the momentum. While the summary highlights these defensive adjustments as a key factor, specific details regarding the nature of these changes or the performance of individual defensive players were not provided.
Quarterback Bear Bachmeier is credited with a strong showing that aided BYU in overcoming the halftime deficit. His contributions were instrumental in the team’s ability to score and secure the win. Specific statistics for Bachmeier’s performance, such as passing yards, touchdowns, or completion percentage, were not detailed in the provided summary.
The final score indicated a 28-17 win for BYU. The team’s ability to reverse their position from a halftime deficit to a commanding victory underscores the resilience and tactical execution demonstrated by the Cougars in the latter half of the contest. The location of the game was LaVell Edwards Stadium. Further details about the game’s progression, specific scoring drives, or standout plays beyond the general mention of defensive adjustments and quarterback performance are not available in the trend summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Jay Drew on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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