No. 8 BYU expected to host Arizona State

No. 8 BYU hosts Arizona State looking to rebound from its first loss, a double-overtime defeat at UCF that exposed missed tackles and defensive breakdowns. The Cougars remain in contention for the Big 12 title and will look to quarterback Bear Bachmeier and a productive offense to get back on track. Arizona State is 4-3 and has uncertainty at quarterback: Mikey Keene is questionable with a knee injury, Cutter Boley was benched, and freshman Jake Fette could make his first start. The Sun Devils’ defense has struggled, allowing nearly 30 points per game, while freshman running back Cardae Mack is coming off a four-touchdown performance. BYU’s home-field advantage and the memory of Arizona State’s 2024 win over the Cougars add motivation, but BYU will need to shore up its defense to avoid another upset.