No. 14 BYU Falls Short Against No. 21 Arizona State in Thrilling Big 12 Showdown

In a highly anticipated Big 12 matchup, No. 14 BYU faced off against No. 21 Arizona State, with the Sun Devils emerging victorious in a closely contested game. The final score was Arizona State 28, BYU 23.

The game saw a dominant first half by Arizona State, with Cam Skattebo leading the charge. Skattebo rushed for 96 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, helping the Sun Devils to a 21-3 halftime lead. BYU’s only points in the first half came from a 49-yard field goal by Will Ferrin with 25 seconds left.

In the second half, BYU mounted a significant comeback. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff shredded Arizona State’s secondary, completing 18-of-30 passes for 256 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Cougars scored on a 9-play, 88-yard drive capped by a 1-yard run from Keelan Marion, although the two-point conversion failed, making the score 28-23 with 8:44 left in the game.

Despite BYU’s late surge, Arizona State’s defense managed to hold off the Cougars’ final attempts, securing the win. This victory is crucial for Arizona State’s chances in the Big 12 Championship Game, while BYU’s loss complicates their path to the conference title game.