Arizona football suffers first loss of season against BYU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Arizona fell to BYU 28-17 in Provo, Utah, on September 12, marking the Wildcats' first defeat of the season and their first loss in Big 12 play. After a strong first-half showing, the Arizona offense and defense struggled to execute during the fourth quarter. Head coach Brent Brennan credited BYU for the physical nature of the game and noted that missed execution on critical downs proved decisive. Quarterback Noah Fifita and the offense faced pressure throughout the second half as the team failed to convert on key opportunities. The Wildcats now shift their preparation toward a scheduled matchup against Northern Illinois next week. Brennan emphasized the need for the team to review game film and address performance lapses following this road loss.
- •BYU defeated Arizona 28-17 in a Big 12 conference matchup.
- •The game took place at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 12.
- •Arizona suffered its first loss of the 2026 season.
- •Brent Brennan stated the team must focus on improving fourth-quarter execution.
- •Arizona plays Northern Illinois in its next scheduled game.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — What Brent Brennan, Noah Fifita and Tre Smith after the loss to BYU
"Arizona football suffered not only its first loss of the season but also its first Big 12 loss after a 28-17 loss to BYU. It was a game where the Wildcats looked phenomenal in the first half but were shut down in the second half. Our recap can be found here. Here is what head […]
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