No. 8 BYU secured a 27-20 victory over Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Provo, Utah. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and one touchdown to lead the Cougars to the win.
The victory moved BYU to a 7-1 record and 4-1 in the Big 12 Conference, while Arizona State fell to 4-4 and 2-3 in conference play. The game featured a scoring play by Sione Moa, who ran for a one-yard touchdown with 2:09 remaining in the game to seal the win. This followed a 45-yard field goal by Matthias Dunn that had placed BYU ahead for good.
Arizona State's Jake Fette recorded 166 passing yards and two touchdowns during his first career start. The Sun Devils managed to erase a 14-point deficit in the third quarter through touchdown passes to Omarion Miller and Anthony Miller Jr. However, Arizona State's offense struggled with consistency in the second half, and the team has now lost to a Top-10 opponent on the road three times this season.
BYU's defense played a significant role, registering six sacks and forcing a turnover before halftime. One notable play occurred when Bear Bachmeier fumbled the ball inside the Arizona State 1-yard line, which Sione Moa recovered to score the opening touchdown for the Cougars.
Following the game, the Big 12 Conference released a statement noting an officiating error regarding that touchdown. The conference stated that replay was incorrect in awarding the score and that BYU should have been given the ball at the 2-yard line for a third-and-goal attempt.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake noted that the third quarter was difficult for the team due to the performance of the defense. The Cougars also utilized a fourth-down gamble during their final scoring drive when Bachmeier ran for a two-yard first down on fourth-and-1 at the BYU 14-yard line.
Arizona State is scheduled to host Colorado next Saturday, while BYU is scheduled to play at Utah next Saturday.
