Holy War Heroics: Bachmeier Leads No. 15 BYU Past No. 23 Utah 24-21

In a classic "Holy War" showdown with massive Big 12 implications, the No. 15 BYU Cougars defeated the No. 23 Utah Utes 24-21 on Saturday night in Provo. The victory, BYU's third straight over their bitter rivals, keeps the Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) undefeated and is a defining win for freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

The closely contested game lived up to its rivalry billing, with both teams struggling for control early. BYU managed a 10-7 halftime lead, capitalizing on a late muffed punt by the Utes. Utah (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) took its first lead early in the fourth quarter on a 49-yard touchdown run by Daniel Bray, making the score 14-10.

However, the Cougar offense roared to life to reclaim the momentum. Wide receiver Parker Kingston punched in a 12-yard jet sweep touchdown to put BYU back in front 17-14. The decisive play came moments later after a Utah interception. Faced with a crucial 3rd-and-11, Bachmeier broke multiple tackles for an unforgettable, gritty 22-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 24-14 with just over four minutes remaining.

Despite a late Utah touchdown with 1:24 left, BYU recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory. Bachmeier finished the night with 229 yards of total offense (166 passing, 64 rushing) and two scores, while junior running back LJ Martin added 122 yards on the ground. Utah's failure to convert on three separate fourth-down attempts deep in BYU territory proved to be the ultimate difference in the tightly fought contest. The Cougars will surely climb the AP Top 25 Poll, while the Utes face a potential drop after the hard-fought loss.

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