No. 8 BYU overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars improved to 7-1 on the season with the victory, while the Sun Devils fell to 4-4.
Bachmeier Leads Offensive Surge
The Cougars' comeback was fueled by a productive performance from quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown. Bachmeier's efforts helped BYU secure the win in a game that saw significant momentum shifts in the second half.
Sun Devils Early Momentum
Arizona State initially took control of the game, building a 17-3 lead by the end of the third quarter. The Sun Devils' scoring included a 1-yard touchdown fumble return by Sione Moa in the first quarter and a 13-yard touchdown pass from Jake Fette to Kyler Kasper during the third quarter. The Sun Devils also added field goals from Matthias Dunn, who converted a 28-yard kick in the second quarter and a 45-yard kick in the fourth quarter, and a 44-yard field goal by Carson Smith in the fourth quarter.
Cougars Erase Deficit
BYU's resurgence began late in the third quarter when J. Fette completed a 20-yard touchdown pass to Omarion Miller, narrowing the deficit to 17-10. The Cougars tied the game in the fourth quarter when Miller caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Fette, bringing the score to 17-17.
Final Scoring Plays
The decisive blow came from Sione Moa, who scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give BYU a 27-20 lead. This touchdown extended BYU's scoring and helped them maintain control through the final minutes of play. The Cougars finished the game with 280 total yards of offense, compared to 241 total yards for Arizona State.
Key Individual Statistics
Individual performances were notable for both teams. For the Sun Devils, Cardae Mack rushed for 123 yards on 23 carries and scored a touchdown. Legend Glasker recorded 87 receiving yards on four receptions for BYU. In the Arizona State passing attack, Jake Fette completed 22 of 42 passes for 166 yards, including two touchdown passes.
Season Standings and Conditions
With the win, BYU moves to a 7-1 record in the Big 12. Arizona State remains at 4-4. The game was played in Provo, Utah, under conditions of 57 degrees with winds at 2 mph from the west-southwest.
