BYU Cougars Roar Past Arizona Wildcats in Overtime Thriller at Arizona Stadium

First Quarter

The BYU Cougars started the game with a strong offensive push, scoring 14 points against the Arizona Wildcats' 7. Bear Bachmeier, the quarterback for the Cougs, showcased his dual-threat capability by rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush of 13 yards set an early tone for BYU's ground attack.

Second Quarter

The second quarter saw a shift in momentum as the Wildcats clawed back into contention. The home team added 10 points to their tally while keeping BYU scoreless. Despite this setback, Isaiah Glasker stood out on defense with an interception that prevented further damage from Arizona's offense.

Third Quarter

Both teams struggled to find their rhythm in a scoreless third quarter. The defenses tightened up significantly, with Faletau Satuala leading the charge for BYU with a combined total of 11 tackles and assists. His efforts helped keep the Wildcats at bay during this critical period.

Fourth Quarter

In a dramatic fourth quarter, both teams exchanged blows with BYU adding another 10 points to their lead while Arizona managed only seven. Parker Kingston emerged as a key player for the Cougs by catching five passes for 117 yards and one touchdown, including an impressive long catch of 75 yards.

Overtime Periods

The game extended into overtime where both teams initially scored three points each in the first period. However, it was during the second overtime that BYU sealed their victory by scoring six unanswered points thanks to LJ Martin's powerful rushing performance which contributed significantly throughout his attempts totaling over 160 yards.

With this win at Arizona Stadium, BYU maintains its perfect record at 6-0 while handing Arizona its second loss of the season (4-2). This matchup featured several game-changing plays between these two competitive teams as highlighted in our full match report.

Fans can look forward to more action when BYU hosts Utah Utes on October 18th at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo; tune into FOX network at 8:00 PM EDT to catch all key moments live! Share this article if you enjoyed reliving these exciting highlights!