Venue & Game Details
Stadium: Arizona Stadium (Capacity: 50,782)
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Kickoff Time: 5:00 PM MST / 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN2
Weather Forecast (Tucson, AZ)
Conditions: Warm evening, partly cloudy
Kickoff Temp: 79°F (26°C), cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: 5–10 mph, light breeze
Precipitation: 10–15% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Minimal; excellent conditions for both passing and rushing games.
Injury Report
BYU Cougars
LB Jack Kelly – Doubtful (shoulder, key defensive leader)
LB Isaiah Glasker – Questionable (upper body, limited vs. WVU)
RB Sione Moa – OUT (long-term injury)
RB Enoch Nawahine – OUT (ankle)
DB Tommy Prassas – Questionable (nickel back, missed WVU game)
Arizona Wildcats
RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt – OUT (eligibility)
RB Rayshon Luke – OUT (redshirting)
WR Reymello Murphy – OUT (undisclosed)
DB Treydan Stukes – OUT (ACL, season-ending)
(BYU’s linebacker depth is a concern; Arizona is thin at RB and DB.)
Key Player Matchups
QB Bear Bachmeier (BYU) vs. Arizona Secondary
Bachmeier: 1,048 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT, 68.7% completion.
Arizona Pass Defense: #11 nationally (147.2 YPG allowed), has yet to allow a passing TD this season.
RB LJ Martin (BYU) vs. Arizona Front Seven
Martin: 490 yards, 3 TDs, 6.4 YPC.
Arizona Run Defense: #25 nationally (97.6 YPG allowed).
QB Noah Fifita (Arizona) vs. BYU Pass Defense
Fifita: 1,341 yards, 13 TDs, 3 INTs, 64.6% completion.
BYU Pass Defense: #12 nationally (147.4 YPG allowed).
WR Chase Roberts (BYU) vs. CB Tacario Davis (Arizona)
Roberts: 395 yards, 3 TDs, averaging 19.8 YPC.
Davis: Long, physical corner, NFL prospect.
WR Jayin Whatley (Arizona) vs. BYU Safeties
Whatley: 316 yards, 3 TDs.
BYU Safeties: Raider Damuni leads a unit that has 6 INTs this season.
Recent Team Form
BYU Cougars
Last game: Defeated West Virginia 38-24.
Offense: 451.8 YPG (#27), 38.4 PPG (#21).
Defense: 239.6 YPG allowed (#8), 12.2 PPG allowed (#6).
Strength: Elite defense, balanced rushing attack.
Weakness: Injuries at linebacker, occasional offensive inconsistency.
Arizona Wildcats
Last game: Defeated Oklahoma State 41-13.
Offense: 430 YPG (#43), 33.2 PPG (#49).
Defense: 244.8 YPG allowed (#10), 15.6 PPG allowed (#19).
Strength: Top-15 defense, QB Fifita’s efficiency.
Weakness: Rushing offense (#87 nationally, 143.8 YPG).
Series History
All-Time Record: BYU leads 13-12-1 Winsipedia][18].
Current Streak: BYU has won 4 straight (2016–2024).
Last Meeting: 2024 – BYU 41, Arizona 19 (Provo).
At Tucson: Arizona leads 9-6-1.
Arizona Last Win: 2008 Las Vegas Bowl (31-21).
Betting Trends
BYU:
3-2 ATS this season.
5-0 SU in last 5 games.
4-0 ATS in last 4 vs. Arizona.
Arizona:
3-1 ATS this season.
4-1 SU in last 5 games.
1-4 ATS in last 5 vs. ranked opponents.
Totals:
BYU: 3 of 5 games Over.
Arizona: 2 of 5 games Over.
Last 3 head-to-head: 2 Overs, 1 Under.
Historical Betting Results
2024: BYU -7, covered vs. Arizona (41-19).
2021: BYU -12, covered (24-16 in Las Vegas).
2018: BYU +11, upset win (28-23 in Tucson).
2016: BYU +2.5, upset win (18-16 in Glendale).
2008: Arizona +3, upset win (31-21 in Las Vegas Bowl).
Projected Score: BYU 27, Arizona 23
Game Odds
BYU Cougars – 2.5
Arizona Wildcats 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
