What to watch for when Arizona football visits No. 15 BYU
Arizona’s 28‑17 road loss to No. 15 BYU sets the tone for its early Big 12 challenges.
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Arizona fell to No. 15 BYU, losing 28‑17 in the road matchup. BYU’s quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw three touchdowns as the Cougars wore down Arizona in the second half.
The game was covered in week‑2 college football recaps and summaries.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The University of Arizona Athletics release described the contest as a road battle in which the Cougars entered as the higher‑ranked host in the Big 12 opener. Bear Bachmeier accounted for three touchdowns, a highlight emphasized by the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Wildcats managed 17 points overall, but their attack stalled as BYU’s defense tightened. Arizona must regroup before its next matchup, seeking improvements on both sides of the ball to avoid a repeat of the second‑half collapse.
BYU, meanwhile, looks to preserve its No. 15 ranking as the conference schedule progresses. The 28‑17 outcome establishes a benchmark for the Wildcats as they continue their season.
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Coverage (5)
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College football Week 2: Recap, scores, highlightsNCAA.com · 45d ago
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Arizona Wildcats at BYU Cougars - NCAAF Game SummaryUSA Today · 46d ago
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Arizona Drops Road Battle at No. 15 BYU, 28-17University of Arizona Athletics · 46d ago
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Bear Bachmeier throws 3 TDs as No. 15 BYU beats Arizona 28-17San Francisco Chronicle · 46d ago
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No. 15 BYU wears down Arizona in 2nd half in Big 12 openerArizona Desert Swarm · 46d ago
Quick answers
What was the final score of the Arizona vs BYU game?
Arizona lost 28‑17 to BYU.
Which BYU player threw three touchdown passes?
Bear Bachmeier threw three touchdowns.
How did Arizona’s offense perform in the second half?
Arizona managed only ten points after halftime as BYU’s defense tightened.
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