Bear Bachmeier throws 3 TDs as No. 15 BYU beats Arizona 28-17

PROVO, Utah -- , Bear Bachmeier threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns to rally No. 15 BYU to a 28-17 victory over Arizona on Saturday. Bachmeier also ran for a touchdown to help the Cougars (2-0, 1-0 Big 12) earn their first conference victory of the season. LJ Martin led BYU on the ground with 98 yards on 20 carries. The Cougars improved to 6-0 against Arizona under coach Kalani Sitake. Noah Fifita threw for 230 yards and a touchdown and ran for another to lead the Wildcats. Arizona (1-1, 0-1) was shut out after halftime after scoring on three of its first six drives. “I thought the guys settled down and played a lot more assignment sound in the second half and then we were able to make some plays, and get some sacks and get some disruption,” Sitake said.