No. 15 BYU wears down Arizona in 2nd half in Big 12 opener
Arizona Desert Swarm • • sports
Key Points:
- Arizona lost 28-17 to No. 15 BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium, marking their sixth straight loss to the Cougars and third since joining the Big 12 Conference.
- The Wildcats led 17-14 at halftime but were shut out in the second half, being outgained by 146 yards and struggling offensively after Gio Richardson's injury.
- BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier accounted for all four touchdowns, passing for three and rushing for one, while LJ Martin rushed for 98 yards, mostly in the second half.
- Arizona's offense stalled in the second half, running only 20 plays compared to 42 in the first, and failed to convert critical fourth-down opportunities.
- The Wildcats will return home to face Northern Illinois on September 19 in a nonconference game following their Big 12 opener loss.
