BYU Strikes First With Touchdown Dart To Chase Roberts

PROVO, Utah – The BYU Cougars are on the board first after Bear Bachmeier led a drive that ended with an 18-yard strike to Chase Roberts in the corner of the end zone.

BYU’s first lead came after both defenses controlled the opening 15 minutes.

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One play after hitting Roberts for 26 yards to reach the red zone, the duo linked up again.

Bachmeier took the snap and fired a missile at the top of Roberts’ reach near the goal line. Before the helpless defender could turn his head, Roberts snatched the ball out of the air for his fourth touchdown of the season.

The Cougars averaged more than 13 yards per play on the six-play, 81-yard possession.

No. 15 BYU-No. 23 Utah Game

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium

Location: Provo, Utah 

Utah reentered the Top 25 this week, checking in at No. 23 after crushing a shorthanded Arizona State team 42-10 at home last weekend. The Utes have won two consecutive games by an average of 33 points.

BYU jumped out to a 6-0 start for the second consecutive season, marking the first time in program history that they have accomplished that feat. The Cougars hope to have gained momentum in a rain-soaked, 2OT road win over the Arizona Wildcats.

BYU is looking for its third straight win for the first time since 1992.

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