TUCSON, Ariz. — TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier ran for a 7-yard landing within the second extra time, BYU’s protection stopped Arizona on the following drive and the 18th-ranked Cougars stayed undefeated with a 33-27 win over the Wildcats on Saturday night time.

Bachmeier’s run up the center gave BYU a 33-27 lead, however the 2-point conversion try was deflected and fell incomplete. Arizona had an opportunity to tie the sport, however Noah Fifita’s fourth-down cross bounced off the arms of Javin Whatley, who was making an attempt to make a tricky catch ultimately zone.

“There isn’t any higher feeling than successful, particularly successful in double extra time on the highway in opposition to a very good workforce,” BYU receiver Parker Kingston mentioned. “It was superior.”

BYU (6-0, 3-0 Huge 12) has gained its first six video games for a second straight season and seventh time in program historical past.

Arizona (4-2, 1-2) has dropped two of its previous three video games.

BYU fought again from a 10-point deficit within the fourth quarter, tying the sport at 24 with 19 seconds left in regulation when Bachmeier ran for a 2-yard landing.

Kedrick Reescano gave Arizona a 24-14 lead with 11:14 left within the recreation after a strong 36-yard landing run that went proper by the center of the BYU protection. The 214-pound again met resistance on the line of scrimmage, however broke by a number of tackles and dashed towards the tip zone.

BYU’s LJ Martin ran for a career-high 162 yards and a rating. Linebacker Siale Esera completed with a team-high 16 tackles. Bachmeier threw for 172 yards, one landing and two interceptions whereas additionally working for 89 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries.

“He performs like he is a vet,” Kingston mentioned. “He is a freshman, however he is sensible. He is simply making an attempt to make performs.”

Fifita threw for 219 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Kris Hutson caught 9 passes for 106 yards and a landing.

The sport was delayed at the start of the second quarter for roughly 75 minutes due to lightning attributable to the remnants of what as soon as was Hurricane Priscilla. Arizona trailed 14-7 on the time of the delay.

The remainder of the primary half remained soggy with intermittent showers, however that did not cease Arizona’s offense. Fifita discovered Chris Hunter for a 35-yard landing close to the tip of the second quarter, serving to the Wildcats take a 17-14 halftime lead.

BYU dominated early. Martin ran up the center for a 28-yard landing halfway by the primary quarter to provide the Cougars a 7-0 lead.

They saved rolling later within the first when Bachmeier accomplished a cross over the center to Kingston, who turned upfield and ran untouched for a 75-yard landing and a 14-0 benefit. Kingston completed with 117 yards receiving.

“You’ve obtained to take pleasure in this — it’s a variety of enjoyable,” BYU coach Kalani Sitake mentioned. “There are a variety of issues to maintain constructing off of, however we’ll fear about that on Monday. I feel we owe it to ourselves, owe it to our workforce and this program, to relish the victory.”

BYU: It was a gutsy win for the Cougars, who dominated early, had a lull in the course of the sport, after which recovered late to win a sixth straight recreation. Bachmeier is younger and makes errors, however confirmed a variety of moxie with repeated powerful runs through the fourth quarter and in extra time.

Arizona: It is a brutal loss for the Wildcats, who may have made themselves an element within the Huge 12 race with a win.

BYU: Hosts Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18

Arizona: On the highway at Houston on Saturday, Oct. 18

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