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BYU hosts Arizona in Big 12 football matchup this Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:32 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

BYU hosts Arizona in Big 12 football matchup this Saturday

Summary

No. 14 BYU prepares to host Arizona on Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium for an opening Big 12 conference game. BYU enters the contest following a 63-7 victory over Utah Tech, while Arizona comes off a 35-7 win against Northern Arizona. Arizona coach Brent Brennan faces his former Oregon State colleague, BYU coach Kalani Sitake, in the matchup. The Wildcats focus on containing the BYU rushing attack, led by running back LJ Martin and quarterback Bear Bachmeier. The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX as BYU looks to leverage home-field advantage.

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By the Numbers

•No. 14 BYU faces Arizona on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
•BYU defeated Utah Tech 63-7 last week.
•Arizona won its season opener 35-7 against Northern Arizona.
•The matchup is the first Big 12 game for both teams this season.
•Brent Brennan and Kalani Sitake previously worked together at Oregon State.

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6:32 AMYahoo Sports — BYU's Kalani Sitake squares off against ex-neighbor Brent Brennan and Arizona this weekend

What they're saying

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Former Corvallis neighbors clash as the Cougars’ powerhouse ground game tests the Wildcats’ resilience in a high-stakes Big 12 showdown at a deafening LaVell Edwards Stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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