BYU football: Sitake sees room for improvement after gritty win
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU secured a 28-17 victory over Arizona despite offensive line struggles, with coach Kalani Sitake noting the team has several issues to address before facing Colorado State next week.
- The offensive line committed multiple penalties early, including two holding calls and a false start, but improved in the second half, helping running back LJ Martin rush for 73 yards after limited first-half carries.
- Defensively, BYU limited Arizona’s running game in the second half, forcing the Wildcats to become one-dimensional, while linebacker Cade Uluave recorded an interception and Texas transfer Tausili Akana posted 2.5 sacks.
- Both teams had seven penalties, with key moments including a controversial defensive pass interference call against BYU and a personal foul on Arizona that affected field position.
- BYU moved up to No. 11 in the AP Top 25, becoming the highest-ranked Big 12 team, and will face Colorado State on the road next, where the Rams are also 2-0 after a dominant win over Southern Utah.
