Arizona Hosts No. 18 BYU in Crucial Big 12 Clash Amidst Undefeated Pursuit

The upcoming Big 12 football matchup between No. 18 BYU and the Arizona Wildcats carries high stakes for both teams. BYU aims to achieve a 6-0 start for the first time in its history, led by freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who has thrown just one interception this season and recently set a school record with an 85-yard pass play. Arizona, under second-year head coach Brent Brennan, is eager to showcase its progress after a strong 41-13 win over Oklahoma State, with quarterback Noah Fifita earning Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors. Despite a disappointing crowd at the last home game, Brennan is calling for a sellout and a hostile, yet respectful, environment at Arizona Stadium to support the Wildcats in this crucial clash. Historically, Arizona trails BYU 12-13-1 and has lost four straight meetings, including last year's 41-19 defeat. The game is expected to be a competitive contest with Arizona's stout defense, the only FBS unit not allowing a passing touchdown this season, going up against BYU's high-scoring offense averaging 38.4 points per game.