Big Second Half Propels BYU in Win Over Arizona

In a thrilling 28-17 victory over Arizona, Brigham Young (BYU) showcased a dominant second half performance to propel them to a 2-0 start in the season. The Cougars entered halftime trailing 17-14, but their defense stepped up, holding the Wildcats to a mere 87 total yards in the second half, including a disappointing -2 rushing yards.

BYU's defense shined, holding the Wildcats to just 1-5 on third down and 0-1 on fourth down. The Wildcats' offensive struggles continued through the second half, as they failed to score another touchdown after the initial one.

BYU's offense proved to be a well-oiled machine, committing zero turnovers for the second straight week. With each possession in the redzone, BYU scored a touchdown, demonstrating their consistency in crucial moments.

LJ Martin was the standout performer on BYU's ground game, amassing 20 total carries and finishing with 98 rushing yards and 27 receiving yards. Bear Bachmeier was equally impressive, completing 16 of 26 passes for 217 yards and 3 touchdowns, while adding 37 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown of his own.

Wide receiver Legend Glasker led the way with 74 receiving yards, including a game-sealing 61-yard catch. Kyler Kasper, standing at 6-foot-6, proved to be a dual threat, scoring two touchdowns and contributing 51 yards on four receptions. With their dominant second-half performance, BYU is now standing at 2-0 on the season and will face their first road game of the season against Colorado State at 5:30MT on CBS.