The contest was a defensive battle early on, with BYU breaking open a tight game late in the second quarter.
Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 246 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for a 16-yard score in the fourth quarter. Running back LJ Martin anchored the ground game with 101 rushing yards and a 41-yard touchdown burst. The contest was a defensive battle early on,
With BYU leading narrowly, Evan Johnson intercepted a pass and returned it four yards for a touchdown, pushing the score to 13-3 before halftime. With BYU leading narrowly, Evan Johnson intercepted a
Full game highlights and potential full-game archives are available on ESPN.com/watch or the ESPN App for those with a valid cable or streaming provider login. Wide receiver Yannick Smith was a bright spot,
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Pirates quarterback Katin Houser threw for 285 yards but suffered two interceptions and two sacks. Wide receiver Yannick Smith was a bright spot, hauling in nine catches for 146 yards. How to Watch & Stream Replays
Historical play-by-play and post-game analysis can be found via BYU Radio on SiriusXM (Channel 143). Looking Ahead: 2026 Schedules
