BYU Offense Finds Momentum With Second Half Touchdown
Sep 20, 2025, 8:10 PM
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan trots into the end zone for a 20-3 lead over East Carolina on September 20, 2025. (BYU Photo, Jon McBride)
(BYU Photo, Jon McBride)
GREENVILLE, North Carolina – True freshman QB Bear Bachmeier used the play-action pass attack to set up the first scoring drive of the night for BYU’s offense.
The Cougars are in North Carolina for a bout with the ECU Pirates on Saturday, September 20.
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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 21, 2025
The two-play drive began when Bachmeier hit a wide-open Chase Roberts across the middle for a 27-yard gain.
On the next snap, tight end Carsen Ryan sprang free for a 20-yard TD catch, his second of the season.
Both of those completions, 27 yards to Chase Roberts and a 20-yard TD to Carsen Ryan, Bear Bachmeier connects with wide-open receivers.
Excellent execution by BYU.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 21, 2025
The TD gave BYU a 20-3 lead after it nursed a field goal lead for much of the first half.
The Cougars’ defense continues its dominance.
BYU has not allowed a touchdown through ten quarters and is the only FBS team yet to allow a TD.
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- BYU Cougars @ East Carolina Pirates
- Saturday, September 27 – BYU Cougars @ Colorado Buffaloes | Kickoff 8:15 p.m. MT
- Friday, October 3 – West Virginia Mountaineers @ BYU Cougars | Kickoff 8:30 p.m. MT
- Saturday, October 11 – BYU Cougars @ Arizona Wildcats | Kickoff TBA
- Saturday, October 18 – Utah Utes @ BYU Cougars | Kickoff TBA
- Saturday, October 25 – BYU Cougars @ Iowa State Cyclones | Kickoff TBA
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- Saturday, November 8 – BYU Cougars @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | Kickoff TBA
- Saturday, November 15 – TCU Horned Frogs @ BYU Cougars | Kickoff TBA
- Saturday, November 22 – BYU Cougars @ Cincinnati Bearcats | Kickoff TBA
- Saturday, November 29 – UCF Knights @ BYU Cougars | Kickoff TBA
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