TUCSON, Arizona – No. 18 BYU football withstood a rain storm and a tough Arizona Wildcat team to escape Arizona with a 33-27 double-overtime thriller in the desert.
Bear Bachmeier tossed two interceptions but came up big late, finishing with 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries.
LJ Martin added 162 yards and a TD while averaging 6.5 yards per carry.
The Cougars have won five straight matchups against Arizona.
BYU leads the all-time series 14-12-1 and is 7-8-1 on the road.
BYU football players who are “OUT” for the Arizona game
WR Jojo Phillips
RB Sione Moa
LB Choe Bryant-Strother
CB Marcus McKenzie
DT Anisi Purcell
Linebacker Jack Kelly was upgraded to questionable on Friday after being listed on the injury update as doubtful all week long.
Pregame
First Quarter