BYU Beats Arizona State 27-20 in Provo

Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown as No. 8 BYU held off Arizona State in the fourth quarter.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football

BYU defeated Arizona State 27-20 on Saturday, with Matthias Dunn's 45-yard field goal putting BYU ahead for good and Sione Moa's one-yard touchdown sealing the win with 2:09 left. BYU shut out Arizona State in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

The win lifts BYU to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play while it is ranked No. 8, keeping the Cougars in the conference race. For Utah fans, it is a home victory that strengthens the program's position.

Bachmeier passed for 236 yards and a touchdown while Arizona State's Jake Fette threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns, and Cardae Mack totaled 170 all-purpose yards. Arizona officials have not yet released a diagnosis for freshman receiver R.J. Mosley, who was taken to a hospital after going down on a third-and-18 play.

The players

Bear Bachmeier

BYU's quarterback who threw for 236 yards and a touchdown in the victory over Arizona State.

Matthias Dunn

BYU kicker whose 45-yard field goal put the Cougars ahead for good.

Sione Moa

BYU running back who scored the one-yard touchdown that sealed the win with 2:09 remaining.

The details

Bachmeier converted two fourth downs before Moa's second touchdown, and BYU's defense blanked Arizona State in the fourth quarter. Arizona freshman receiver R.J. Mosley was taken off on a cart late in the third quarter after a hit from Texas Tech cornerback Amier Boyd in Arizona's loss at Lubbock.

Saturday: BYU defeated Arizona State 27-20 in Provo, Utah; Arizona lost at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, and Mosley was injured.

Season Trajectory

With a 4-1 conference record and a No. 8 national ranking, BYU's victory keeps the Cougars in contention in the Big 12 race. Arizona's loss at Texas Tech and Mosley's injury add a separate uncertainty for a Wildcats team trying to stay in the conference picture.

BYU's 4-1 Big 12 mark and No. 8 ranking shape the conference standings that fans and bettors track each week. Fantasy managers should note Bachmeier's 236-yard passing performance as a factor in BYU's offensive output.

The takeaway

BYU's ability to win a close game after blanking its opponent in the fourth quarter points to a team that can finish under pressure. Fans tracking the Big 12 should watch how the Cougars handle the remaining conference schedule.