No. 15 BYU prevails over No. 23 Utah in rivalry classic

Oct 18, 2025, 10:19 PM | Updated: Oct 19, 2025, 6:39 pm

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Utah defensive tackle Aliki Vimahi (95) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)

(Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)

BY JOE WIRTHLIN

KSLNewsRadio

PROVO — What started as a defensive battle ended in the hands of BYU true freshman QB Bear Bachmeier in a 24-21 Holy War win for the Cougars over Utah.

The Cougars led 10-7 at halftime and overcame an early fourth-quarter deficit to pick up their third consecutive win in the heated rivalry.

Victory formation.

(15) BYU 24, (23) Utah 21

Three in a row for the Cougars. pic.twitter.com/iW54ppVRoM

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 19, 2025

Bachmeier completed 13-of-22 passes for 166 yards, a touchdown, and zero turnovers. Counterpart Devon Dampier gave Utah 244 passing yards and two touchdowns, throwing a critical interception while trailing late.

Cougar RB LJ Martin surpasses the 100-yard plateau, finishing with 122 yards on 26 carries. Bachmeier added 64 yards and a touchdown, while Parker Kingston scored the second rushing TD of his BYU career.

Utah freshman RB Daniel Bray picked up 121 yards and a TD on ten carries.

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