The Brigham Young University Cougars maintained their undefeated streak with a 3-0 record after securing a hard-fought victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks, who now stand at 2-1. The final scoreline read 38-31 in favor of the visiting team.

Sep 16, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; BYU Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) celebrates with wide receiver Keelan Marion (17) after catching a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. BYU won 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

In an intense battle at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, the BYU Cougars showcased their offensive capabilities by amassing a total of 281 yards, with 204 yards coming through the air and another 77 on the ground. The Cougars' passing game was particularly effective, as they completed three touchdowns through aerial assaults, including their longest for 37 yards. Their efficiency was on display in critical areas of the field; they boasted a perfect red zone percentage with four attempts resulting in four successes.

The rushing department added two touchdowns to BYU's tally, highlighted by an impressive longest run that culminated in a touchdown from 45 yards out. Despite being tackled behind the line six times for losses totaling -15 yards, they managed to maintain positive yardage overall.

Sep 16, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; BYU Cougars running back LJ Martin (27) rushes in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams played their part too; while no punts were blocked or returned for touchdowns, BYU's punters accumulated significant yardage across seven attempts with an average of around 45 yards per punt and one landing inside the opposing team's twenty-yard line.

On defense, BYU applied pressure consistently throughout the game resulting in four sacks and five quarterback hits which contributed to limiting Arkansas' scoring opportunities especially during crucial moments as evidenced by no points conceded in fourth quarter.

Sep 16, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back AJ Green (0) rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter against the BYU Cougars at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties could have been problematic for some teams but not so much for BYU who only incurred seven penalties amounting to just forty-five penalty yards – demonstrating discipline when it mattered most.

Looking ahead after this victory on foreign turf against Arkansas Razorbacks at Fayetteville city’s stadium filled with nearly seventy-five thousand fans cheering loudly under outdoor conditions on turf surface – Brigham Young University Cougars are set to face Kansas Jayhawks next. This encounter is scheduled to take place at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium located within Lawrence city limits under USA jurisdiction within KS state zip code area of 66044 on September twenty-third year two thousand twenty-three starting from seven thirty PM according to coordinated universal time plus zero hours timezone broadcasted via ESPN network available through satellite channel two hundred six.

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