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BYU is back in the win column. It was far from pretty, but the Cougars bounced back from last week's letdown against UCF to defeat Arizona State 27-20 Saturday afternoon in Provo. BYU is now 7-1 on the season and 4-1 in Big 12 play with a massive matchup at Utah next up on the schedule.
Arizona State fell 27-20 to No. 8 BYU on Saturday in Provo, Utah, as the Sun Devils became the first team in program history to start true freshmen at both quarterback and running back. Freshman quarterback Jake Fette and running back Cardae Mack led a comeback effort that fell short in the final minutes.
Whether or not No. 8 BYU is still an elite football team, or just a great one, was debated over the airways in Utah throughout the week after the Cougars suffered a devastating road loss at unranked UCF last week. The answer came Saturday in a slugfest against 17-point underdog Arizona State in front of 63,332 fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.
FOX 13 News first reported on the financial shortfall Community Action Services and Food Bank (CASFB) faced on October 20th, when the organization issued an urgent call for donations. At the time, officials said the organization needed $100,000 by October 30th to maintain essential services.
No. 8 BYU defeated Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium to improve to 7-1 on the season. Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown to lead the Cougars past the Sun Devils.
Freshman quarterback Jake Fette will make his first college start for Arizona State against No. 8 BYU on Saturday. The decision comes after Mikey Keene was ruled a game-time decision due to a knee injury.
Conner Mantz, the American marathon record holder, is set to compete in the New York City Marathon this Sunday, marking his first marathon appearance in one year following a major injury recovery.
The Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center (PC MARC) has concluded its inaugural outdoor aquatic season, with the activity pool now closed for the remainder of the year. The facility remains open for indoor activities, including tennis, pickleball, and various gym amenities.
Utah’s lieutenant governor visited San Juan County to meet with local leaders and families impacted by recent flooding. The visit focused on assessing damage and determining necessary support for the community.
Utah State football secured a dominant victory over Colorado State in a Halloween matchup in Logan, continuing their Pac-12 campaign. The Aggies' performance included a standout defensive showing, highlighted by a sack from defensive tackle Carson Tujague.
If there was any doubt about what this Utah team was before going on the road to Cincinnati, those doubts can be laid to rest after a 49-25 dismantling of the Bearcats Saturday. After a big win against a potent Houston team last week, many thought the Utes could be in for a difficult game against a Cincinnati team that beat previously top-10 ranked Texas Tech a week earlier.
A previously scheduled concert for November 3 has been cancelled. Whitehorse High School will instead host a Band Concert and Art Show during the San Juan School District Heritage Language Conference on Friday, November 20.
Baby polar bears could be on the way at Hogle Zoo — but keepers don’t know for sure Polar bear reproduction is down in facilities across the country, so zoo staff are crossing their fingers that cubs are on the way. (Image provided by Hogle Zoo) Neva, Hogle Zoo's 10-year-old resident female polar bear, covers her face with her paws while in her den enclosure.