(Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)

PROVO, Utah – What started as a defensive battle ended in the hands of BYU true freshman QB Bear Bachmeier in a 24-21 Holy War win for the Cougars over Utah.

The Cougars led 10-7 at halftime and overcame an early fourth-quarter deficit to pick up their third consecutive win in the heated rivalry.

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Victory formation.

(15) BYU 24, (23) Utah 21

Three in a row for the Cougars. pic.twitter.com/iW54ppVRoM

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 19, 2025

Bachmeier completed 13-of-22 passes for 166 yards, a touchdown, and zero turnovers. Counterpart Devon Dampier gave Utah 244 passing yards and two touchdowns, throwing a critical interception while trailing late.

Cougar RB LJ Marti

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