Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown, leading No. 8 BYU to a 27‑20 victory over Arizona State on Saturday, according to Fox13. The win was significant for Provo residents, as the Cougars improve to 7‑1 overall and 4‑1 in the Big 12, while Arizona State falls to 4‑4 overall and 2‑3 in conference play.

The Cougars secured the win by shutting out the Sun Devils in the fourth quarter. After a 45‑yard field goal by Matthias Dunn gave BYU the lead before halftime, Sione Moa capped the game with a one‑yard touchdown run with 2:09 left, sealing the victory.

Bachmeier kept the offense alive late in the game, converting two fourth‑down attempts before Moa’s second touchdown. Earlier, he connected with Kyler Kaspar on a 13‑yard touchdown pass that extended the Cougars’ lead to 17‑3 before the break.

Arizona State’s offense, led by Jake Fette’s 166 passing yards and two touchdowns, fought back in the third quarter, erasing a 14‑point deficit. Fette delivered a pair of third‑quarter touchdown passes, including a 20‑yard reception by Omarion Miller and a 1‑yard scoring catch by Anthony Miller Jr., tying the game at 17‑17.

Defensive plays shaped the contest. Adrian Wilson recovered a fumble by Kyler Kasper at the BYU 39‑yard line, setting up Arizona State’s second touchdown drive. Earlier, Fette fumbled on the third play of his first career start; Isaiah Glasker recovered at the Sun Devil 29‑yard line, leading to BYU’s opening score. The Cougars also capitalized on a fumble when Moa scooped up the ball after Bachmeier coughed it up inside the ASU 1‑yard line and ran it in for a touchdown.

BYU’s defense recorded six sacks and forced a turnover before halftime, helping the team withstand Arizona State’s inconsistent second‑half offense, as noted by Fox13.

What’s next: Arizona State will host Colorado next Saturday, while BYU travels to Utah for the next game, a rivalry matchup that will draw significant interest from Provo fans.

Sources: fox13now.com