The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Arizona. Check back for updates throughout the game.
First quarter
0:24 — Arizona ends a 12-play drive by making a 37-yard field goal. Arizona 10, BYU 7.
5:16 — BYU ties it up.
Bear Bachmeier made the most of Uluave’s interception by blasting forward for a 6-yard touchdown run, knotting the score at seven points apiece. BYU 7, Arizona 7.
Bachmeier now has 13 rushing touchdowns in 16 games at BYU.
5:58 — Cade Uluave, welcome to BYU.
The veteran linebacker from Cal now has his first true highlight as a Cougar, snagging a third down interception of Noah Fifita and returning the ball to the Wildcats’ 10-yard line. Arizona 7, BYU 0.
9:10 — Arizona strikes first.
The Wildcats marched down the field following the opening kickoff for a 75-yard touchdown drive, culminating with Noah Fifita diving into the end zone on an 11-yard scramble. Arizona 7, BYU 0.
Fifita carved up the Cougars right away, completing 6 of 7 passes for 52 yards before his touchdown run.
Arizona averaged 6.7 yards per play and notched six first downs on its opening drive, giving Kelly Poppinga’s BYU defense its first frustration of the young season.
Bear Bachmeier and the Cougars will now look to counter with points of their own.
How to watch the game
BYU’s Big 12 opener against Arizona will be broadcast on FOX and can be streamed through the Fox Sports app.
Pregame prep
Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s matchup with Arizona.