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Watch what happens when No. 14 BYU faces Arizona – Deseret News

The Desert News has live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Arizona. Check back often for updates throughout the game.

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BYU 14, Arizona 7

Second quarter

BYU 14, Arizona 7

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1:39 — BYU’s defense escapes with another stop.

An Arizona ball carrier was flagged just short of the first down marker on an official review, giving the Cougars the ball back on their own 24-yard line. BYU 14, Arizona 7.

The Wildcats have 208 total yards of offense so far today, but with only seven points to show for it.

6:30 am — The Cougars have come alive.

On the spark of Tanner Wall’s impressive interception, BYU found the end zone again on a well-designed trick play that culminated in a go-ahead goal from LJ Martin. BYU 14, Arizona 7.

Jake Retzlaff fired an apparent screen pass to Parker Kingston, who then launched a deep shot down the left sideline to Martin, who came down with the ball and tumbled into the end zone to give the Cougars the lead.

Kingston has now both caught and thrown touchdowns in the same game twice in his career, having done so last season at Arkansas and again today.

10:10 — Tanner Wall to the rescue.

As Arizona continued to destroy the Cougar defense, BYU’s walk-on safety raced down the field to intercept a deep Noah Fifita pass and get his feet on the ground for an incredibly timely turnover. BYU 7, Arizona 7.

Wall, a converted wide receiver, now has his first takeaway as a Cougar, and BYU will take over at its own 1-yard line.

1:30 PM — What a response from Jake Retzlaff and the Cougars.

BYU orchestrated a 10-play, 75-yard drive to bring the score to seven points apiece thanks to a 20-yard touchdown grab by Parker Kingston. BYU 7, Arizona 7.

A 15-yard gain from LJ Martin on fourth down kept the Cougars alive and set up the tying goal for Kingston, who has now found the end zone twice this season after his viral punt return touchdown three weeks ago against Kansas State.

First quarter

Arizona 7, BYU 0

3:27 — Arizona gets on the board first.

Wildcats QB Noah Fifita found Montana Lemonious-Craig for a 14-yard touchdown on the team’s opening possession. Arizona 7, BYU 0.

Arizona drove 95 yards down the field for the score, with a 39-yard reception by Tetairoa McMillan bringing the chains down on a critical third down.

8:19 — BYU covered 70 yards on its first drive, but left without showing anything.

The Cougars marched all the way to the red zone before a few questionable play calls led to a fourth-and-short situation, where Jake Retzlaff ultimately missed his mark in the corner of the end zone for a turnover on downs. BYU 0, Arizona 0.

The Wildcats will now take over their own 5-yard line.

How to watch the match

BYU’s afternoon game with Arizona will air on Fox and can also be streamed on the Fox Sports app.

Preparation for the game

Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against Arizona.