BYU does it again!
The Cardiac Cougs rallied for a thrilling 33-27 double overtime victory over Arizona to keep their perfect season alive.
BYU is now 6-0 for the just the seventh time in program history, and also set a program record with back-to-back 6-0 starts. The other 6-0 starts were in: 2020, 2008, 2001, 1984 and 1979.
The game lasted more than 5 hours due to lighting delays, but in the end, the Cougars overpowered the Cats in what was easily one of the best college football games of the weekend.
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With the win, BYU is 5-1 in overtime games under head coach Kalani Sitake. The last overtime game took place in 2022 when the Cougars took down Baylor in double overtime.
BYU true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier didn’t have his best performance, but when the team needed a big play, he provided it as the Cougars rallied from a 24-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, to a double overtime victory.
The dual-threat quarterback completed just 12 of 29 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown, however, he also threw two interceptions. But he got it done on the ground as the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns in the downpour. His 22 carries were also the most by a freshman quarterback in school history.
Running back LJ Martin led the way again as he rushed for a game-high 162 yards and a touchdown. Despite playing off and on due to an injury, the junior made the most of his moments as he averaged 6.5 yards per carry.
Parker Kingston was the lone bright spot at receiver as he had another 100+ yard game as he hauled in 5 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Next up for BYU is a Holy War showdown against Utah in what will be a Top 25 showdown!
Here’s a look at the reactions in BYU’s win over Arizona:
THE COUGARS TAKE DOWN ARIZONA IN 2OT TO STAY PERFECT‼️
BYU completes its first fourth quarter double-digit comeback since 2015 👏 pic.twitter.com/0FHZOvTpPO
— ESPN (@espn) October 12, 2025
It's gonna be a Holy War Top 25 Showdown!
Can't wait for BYU-Utah!#BYUFOOTBALL #UTAHFOOTBALL #GoCougs #GoUtes #Big12FB https://t.co/aZgBhujaTI
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) October 12, 2025
BYU went from having a 91% win probability in the 1st quarter to only 4.4% halfway through the 4th… pic.twitter.com/9pWjCOFXJc
— CougarStats (@CougarStats) October 12, 2025
great work here @CollegeGameDay 🤙 pic.twitter.com/cLlcC0kVnu
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 12, 2025
BYU is 6-0 in back-to-back years for the first time in school history.
A look at the other 6-0 seasons:
2025
2024
2020
2008
2001
1984
1979#BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs #Big12FB #CFB— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) October 12, 2025
A ranked rivalry match in Provo will be absolutely ELECTRIC! #GoCougs #HolyWar
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) October 12, 2025
THANK YOU COUG NATION! EAT , SLEEP , AND CHURCH TMW!😂🙏🏾🙏🏾
— ✞ one of one ✞ (@therriannn) October 12, 2025
HOW BOUT THEM CARDIAC COUGS!!? LOVE YOU COUGAR NATION 🤙🏾💙
— Raider Damuni 🇫🇯 (@raiderdamuni) October 12, 2025
Cougggss🤙🏾
— Jakob Robinson (@jakobrobinson87) October 12, 2025
— Austin Collie (@AKCollie_17) October 12, 2025
BYU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s goooooo!!!!!
— Kyle Collinsworth (@collinsworth55) October 12, 2025
BYU beats Arizona 33-27 in 2OT. The Holy War sure looks like a Big 12 title game play in to face Texas Tech.
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) October 12, 2025
Good to know you stayed up to watch the ending. Now go and update your poll.
— Justin Giles (@JustinGiles_) October 12, 2025
11 FBS teams make it through week 7 undefeated and are now bowl eligible (except 5-0 Miami). Some by the skin of their teeth today, but a win is a win! pic.twitter.com/U0q7KVEV2V
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 12, 2025
Eleven remaining undefeated teams: Miami, Georgia Tech, BYU, Texas Tech, Indiana, Ohio State, Mississippi, Texas A&M, Navy, Memphis, UNLV.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) October 12, 2025
The Cougars survive double OT to stay undefeated and become bowl eligible ‼️@BYUfootball pic.twitter.com/FMKJTfqoS0
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 12, 2025
Too many emotions in one night, y'all. I need some sleep pic.twitter.com/fRptcOPSlb
— Calvy J (@CJRealHoops1) October 12, 2025
I believe!!!
— 1CougarFan (@1cougar_fan) October 12, 2025
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Easy dub
— Boney Fuller (@boneyfuller) October 12, 2025
Just win baby, win! https://t.co/Wluie0IGix
— Kung Fu Kevy (@DJ_Kevy_Kev) October 12, 2025
First team from Utah to ever do this. Just amazing. https://t.co/JMdxoF34PO
— 🍍Andy Splatz🍍 (@AndySplatz) October 12, 2025
gameday in provo for the holy war let's do it @CollegeGameDay
— jayhawk lasso (@jaylassoku) October 12, 2025
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?!?! #GoCougs
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) October 12, 2025
Cardiac Cougs are back. 6-0.
— BYU (@BYU) October 12, 2025
BYU FOOTBALL DOUBLE OVERTIME WIN pic.twitter.com/bdZlCOtO7f
— The ROC (@byuROC) October 12, 2025
Arizona is a tough team. Rainy games are always interesting, but that team plays hard
— Ys Guide (@YsGuide) October 12, 2025
Bear Bachmeier just done did it! https://t.co/Co2K2w3Jil
— Ben Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) October 12, 2025
is BYU bad, good or the luckiest team on genuinely the planet earth
— locked on big 12, america’s conference. (@LOBig12) October 12, 2025
BYU has nine lives, man
— John Kurtz (@jlkurtz) October 12, 2025
— Glen (@ghanson25) October 12, 2025
The last play and the aftermath pic.twitter.com/nSeWsJsmT0
— Jay Drew (@drewjay) October 12, 2025
LDS General Conference's heartwarming theme: "Blessed are the peacemakers."
BYU football's heart-pounding theme: "Blessed are the pacemakers."
— Jody Genessy (@DJJazzyJody) October 12, 2025
BYU is 4-0 vs Utah when going into the game undefeated (minimum of 6 wins when game is played)
1979 (10-0)
1984 (11-0)
2001 (11-0)
2024 (9-0)— CougarStats (@CougarStats) October 12, 2025
As heartbreaking of a loss is for Arizona, BYU fans are still the nicest people in the Big 12. We literally were stuck in 6th street garage for 40 mins no cops or Arizona transportation staff but BYU fans got out of cars to help direct traffic and help unlock the gridlock so cars…
— Shelby K. (@MizShelbyK) October 12, 2025
Sheesh!! Bear Bachmeier is a Winner!!!!
— Masen Wake (@MasenWake13) October 12, 2025
Throwing on Evan Johnson in a must-have/4th down situation like that isn’t the best decision 🤷♂️
🔒 🔽— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) October 12, 2025
BYU’s offensive line won that game.
Literally.
Kyle Sfarcioc covered a fumble that would’ve ENDED that game in regulation.
And THEN they went on to own Arizona’s defensive line in OT.
Andrew Gentry had a pancake on the Bear TD.
Bruce Mitchell killed a guy with a trident.
Wild!— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 12, 2025
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