BYU survives against Arizona State in close 27-20 contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
No. 8 BYU defeated Arizona State 27-20 at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 31, 2026. The Cougars struggled against the 4-4 Sun Devils, winning despite an underwhelming performance that raised questions about their status as a top team. This victory allowed BYU to improve to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play. Next week, BYU will face sixth-ranked Utah, which recently defeated Cincinnati 49-25.
- •BYU improves to 7-1 with the win over Arizona State.
- •Arizona State drops to 4-4 following the loss.
- •BYU will next face rival Utah, currently ranked sixth.
- •The game was played in front of 63,332 fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
- •BYU's last game prior resulted in a loss to UCF.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Analysis: No. 8 BYU doesn’t look the part of a nationally ranked team in 27-20 win over mediocre Arizona State
"BYU picks up its seventh win, rebounds from UCF loss, but it wasn't easy against a gritty Arizona State squad
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