Photos: Arizona loses lead in final seconds, game in double overtime to BYU
The ranked Cougars notch 10 points to erase a Wildcat lead late in the fourth to force overtime, then hold on in the second extra period to win 33-27, October 10, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) lunges to the line despite the grip of Arizona defensive lineman Malachi Bailey (44) putting the Cougars up 33-27 in the second overtime of their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Javin Whatley, right, has the Wildcats’ last-gasp pass glance off his fingertips after beating BYU defensive back Evan Johnson to the corner of the end zone on fourth down of the second overtime in the Cats' 33-27 loss on Oct. 11, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter gets wide open to snare a catch in the back corner of the end zone to put the Wildcats up in the last seconds of the second quarter against BYU, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) celebrates his first down catch in front of BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) in the first quarter their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson, left, gets a high Wildcat hand sign from fellow receiver Chris Hunter after his touchdown catch in the first quarter against BYU, Oct. 11, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan greets wide receiver Kris Hutson (4) at the bench after he broke open for a TD reception against BYU in the first quarter of their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) threads a pass through the arms of BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker (16) in the first quarter their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson (16) stuffs BYU running back LJ Martin (4) after his catch on a short throw in the first quarter their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) gets hit trying to get through the hole against BYU in the first quarter of a Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) has the game winner shoot through his hands after beating Arizona defensive back Ayden Garnes (9) along the sideline in the first overtime of their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) sprints out of the pocket as the BYU defense flushes him out during the first overtime in their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive back Ayden Garnes (9), defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) and linebacker Max Harris (4) put the squeeze on BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47), stopping his run in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) hops out of trouble during a scramble in the fourth quarter against BYU, Oct. 11, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
Arizona defensive lineman Julian Savaiinaea (41) gets the clamps on BYU running back LJ Martin (4) despite the block from offensive lineman Ikinasio Tupou (71) in the fourth quarter of their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi (21) celebrates with running back Kedrick Reescano (3) after his bruising run gave the Wildcats a two-score lead late in the fourth quarter against BYU, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona running back Kedrick Reescano (3) steps over BYU safety Raider Damuni (3) on his way to the end zone in the fourth quarter their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
BYU cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) does enough to deny Arizona wide receiver Chris Hunter (11) a catch in their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
BYU running back Preston Rex (12), left, and quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) pursue a loose snap during the third quarter against Arizona, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona linebacker Max Harris (4), top, and linebacker Riley Wilson (16) team up to stop BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) during their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson (16) forces BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) to throw the ball away to avoid a safety in the third quarter their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake waits to get in a word or two with the officiating crew during a dust up in the third quarter their Big 12 game against Arizona, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) out jumps BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) to haul in a first down catch in the third quarter their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
BYU cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) tries to slow down Arizona wide receiver Kris Hutson (4), holding on to his shirt tail after a catch during the third quarter of their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson (16) stops BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) and forces the Cougars into a field goal attempt in the first OT, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan fires up his squad as the rain falls in the second quarter against BYU, Oct. 11, 2025, at Arizona Stadium.
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) gets stacked up at the line in the second quarter of their Big 12 game against Arizona, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona defensive lineman Dominic Lolesio (42) pursues BYU running back Preston Rex (12) in the backfield, fighting off the hold from offensive lineman Bruce Mitchell (63) in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Arizona wide receiver Javin Whatley (6) gets hit by BYU cornerback Trayvon Beasley (15) and loses the handle on a throw in the second quarter of their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi (21) leaves BYU safety Raider Damuni (3) on the turf as he makes the cut upfield in the first quarter of their Big 12 game, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive backs Dalton Johnson, left, and Treydan Stukes bring down BYU running back LJ Martin in the first quarter of their Big 12 game on Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
The crowd and Arizona defensive backs Dalton Johnson (43), Treydan Stukes (2) and Michael Dansby (25) celebrate Johnson’s interception in the third quarter against BYU, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
With storms threatening, The Pride of Arizona color guard performs along the “Wildcat Walk” route, keeping the early comers entertained before the arrival of the Wildcats for their game against BYU, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Marco Hernandez, perched atop his father Austin, watches the goings on along the Wildcat Walk prior to Arizona’s Big 12 game against BYU, October 11, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defensive back Michael Dansby (25) gets loosened up running down some short throws before the Wildcats face BYU in their Big 12 game, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tucson.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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