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Arizona defensive staff prepares to face BYU following January planning

Deseret News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Arizona defensive staff prepares to face BYU following January planning
Summary

Arizona enters its Saturday game against No. 14 BYU with a defensive strategy developed over eight months. Coaching staff members began film study and schematic planning for the Cougars in January, shortly after BYU secured a 33-27 victory over Arizona in Tucson. This advanced preparation reflects the program's focus on containing Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier. Arizona holds a 1-0 record entering this weekend's matchup, while BYU also stands at 1-0. The defensive staff has maintained its focus on this specific opponent throughout the off-season. The two teams meet Saturday to continue their series.

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  • •Arizona and BYU are scheduled to meet Saturday
  • •Arizona began defensive planning for BYU in January
  • •BYU defeated Arizona 33-27 in their last meeting at Tucson
  • •Both Arizona and BYU hold 1-0 records entering the game
  • •The defensive plan specifically targets quarterback Bear Bachmeier
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  • 5:00 PMDeseret News — Why Arizona’s defensive coaches began game-planning for BYU in January, and haven’t stopped - Deseret News
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Arizona's plan to stop BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier was hatched eight months ago after Cougars won 33-27 in Tucson

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