BYU hosts Arizona in Week 2 Big 12 matchup

The No. 15 BYU Cougars host the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday in a Week 2 Big 12 matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Both teams enter the game with 1-0 records after dominant season-opening victories. BYU is a 7.5-point favorite over Arizona, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Cougars opened their season with a 63-7 win over Utah Tech, while Arizona defeated Northern Arizona 35-7. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year, completed 16 of 20 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the opener, adding a rushing score before being pulled in the first half. Running back LJ Martin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and BYU's leading rusher in each of the past three seasons, managed just 54 yards on seven carries before resting early. Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, a fifth-year senior, completed 22 of 29 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns against Northern Arizona. However, Fifita has a 0-2 record against BYU, throwing more interceptions (4) than touchdowns (3) in those matchups. Arizona's defense allowed just 4.7 yards per play (14th nationally) and 20.7 points per game (24th) in 2025.