# BYU and Arizona college football matchup

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/byu-and-arizona-college-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-09-14T23:58:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

BYU defeated the Arizona Wildcats 28-17, marking the Cougars’ second win of the season and their first Big 12 victory. While Arizona controlled much of the first half, the Wildcats were shut out in the second half, partly due to an undisclosed injury to leading receiver Giovanni Richardson.

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier led the offense with three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita recorded 240 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and one rushing touchdown, but the team struggled with execution in the fourth quarter. Arizona utilized a heavy blitzing strategy, pressuring Bachmeier on 26 of his 27 dropbacks.

Following the win, BYU rose in the AP Top 25 poll from No. 15 to No. 11, becoming the highest-ranked team in the Big 12.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: BYU defeats Arizona 28-17 in college football matchup

BYU defeated Arizona 28-17 in college football, overcoming Arizona's early lead after the Wildcats were shut out in the second half.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byu-defeats-arizona-28-17-in-college-football-matchup

### 2026-09-12: BYU defeats Arizona 28-17 to rise to No. 11 in AP Poll

No. 15 BYU defeated Arizona 28-17 to secure its first Big 12 win, moving to 2-0 and rising to No. 11 in the AP Top 25 poll.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byu-defeats-arizona-28-17-in-big-12-opener

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