Arizona’s upset attempt vs. No. 18 BYU comes up short in 2OT loss

Arizona’s upset efforts came up short as the No. 18 BYU Cougars overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Wildcats 33-27 in double overtime in Tucson on Saturday.

After trailing by double digits late, BYU rattled off 10 straight points, six off coming off a Bear Bachmeier rushing touchdown with less than a minute left as the Cougars tied the game following an extra point.

After Arizona and BYU traded field goals in the first possession of overtime, Bachmeier rushed for a seven-yard touchdown to give BYU the lead.

After an unsuccessful two-point conversion by BYU, Noah Fifita and the Arizona offense had a chance to potentially win the game. On fourth down of Arizona’s double overtime possession, Fifita attempted a fade pass to Javin Whatley to the endzone that went incomplete to end the game.

It was rain-soaked night in Tucson as the game was paused for a rain delay that lasted more than an hour.

Arizona’s next game

Following the loss, the Wildcats (4-2, 2-2 Big 12) will travel to TDECU Stadium to take on the Houston Cougars on Oct. 18. 

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