Arizona at BYU - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Arizona Wildcats at BYU Cougars

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Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
LaVell Edwards Stadium - Provo, UT  (Big 12)

 
Wildcats (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Brent Brennan (13 - 12)
Avg Score : 32 - 19 (29 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.6 - 4.4 (#37)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
BYU 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: BYU -10.5  (SP+ BYU -4)
Projected Score: ARIZ: 21 - BYU: 31 (52)
BYU Win prob: 76% | Cover: 44%
ARIZ Travel: 556 miles, 1 hrs behind
Cougars (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kalani Sitake (84 - 45)
Avg Score : 31 - 19 (41 - 14 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.3 - 2.7 (#11)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 6) (Bad: 1)
 
Arizona's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Arizona vs Northern Arizona-33
Sat 9/12 Arizona at BYU+10.5
Sat 9/19 Arizona vs Northern Illinois-27.5
Sat 9/26 Arizona at Washington State-8
Sat 10/3 Arizona vs Cincinnati-9
Sat 10/10 Arizona at West Virginia-6.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/24 Arizona vs Iowa State-4.5
Sat 10/31 Arizona at Texas Tech+20.5
Sat 11/7 Arizona vs TCU-2.5
Sat 11/14 Arizona vs Utah+6
Sat 11/21 Arizona at Kansas State+1
Sat 11/28 Arizona vs Arizona State-5.5

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Arizona's Schedule
BYU's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 BYU vs Utah Tech-40.5
Sat 9/12 BYU vs Arizona-10.5
Sat 9/19 BYU at Colorado State-25.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/3 BYU at TCU-5.5
Sat 10/10 BYU vs Iowa State-12.5
Sat 10/17 BYU vs Notre Dame+7
Sat 10/24 BYU at UCF-10.5
Sat 10/31 BYU vs Arizona State-13.5
Sat 11/7 BYU at Utah+3.5
Sat 11/14 BYU vs Baylor-15.5
Sat 11/21 BYU at Kansas-11
Sat 11/28 BYU vs Cincinnati-17

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 6, Bad 0, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 6, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for BYU's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ARIZ#58 (.19)43% (63)31.542% (87)3.1 (41)15343% (52)2553.61 (79)#37 (.1)39% (33)19.345% (97)34% (10)3.38 (44)52.212.4
BYU#34 (.22)46% (33)31.447% (32)3 (58)17944% (48)2214.03 (39)#31 (.09)39% (37)19.139% (33)40% (59)3.29 (35)45.41.11.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
ARIZ0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BYU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ARIZ Offense1331.529.442.6%3.611224081532554.346%54%42%43%15%.19
BYU Defense1419.113.739.1%3.291.7 - - - - - 47%52%39%40%16%.09
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
ARIZ Defense1319.323.639%3.382.4 - - - - - 51%46%45%34%20%.1
BYU Offense1431.440.545.5%4.031.1224001792214.853%45%47%44%14%.22

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Arizona1330:5722.341%63%5.652.212.46.21.6233.7
BYU1432:4221.941%58%5.445.41.11.75.32.1428.8
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ARIZ Offense1346% (101)42% (87)35.4152.74.320 (88).14 (53)3.1 (41)74% (54)9% (53)1.04 (43)
BYU Defense1447% (33)39% (33) - - - - .06 (45)2.83 (54)75% (96)10% (70)0.96 (71)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
ARIZ Defense1351% (85)45% (97) - - - - .11 (73)2.85 (60)72% (79)11% (34)0.9 (35)
BYU Offense1453% (37)47% (32)37.7179.14.833 (16).2 (26)3 (58)82% (5)8% (27)0.95 (77)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ARIZ Offense1354% (28)43% (52)21.634.4255.27.411.829 (14)8 (88).24 (73)1.5 (93)32% (70)31% (59).38 (40)6% (63)2.1 (51)
BYU Defense1452% (107)40% (59) - - - - - - 17 (12).18 (37)1.5 (23)34% (36)26% (22).16 (16)6% (52)1.9 (24)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
ARIZ Defense1346% (35)34% (10) - - - - - - 22 (12).17 (35)1.6 (101)32% (52)26% (21).22 (39)9% (2)2.1 (109)
BYU Offense1445% (102)44% (48)18.428.8221.17.712.115 (86)7 (20).28 (54)1.5 (94)30% (40)30% (76).34 (54)6% (65)2.1 (47)

Arizona's Power Ratings
Arizona's Power Rating: 6.65  #51
Arizona's Offense Rating: 15.29  #52
Arizona's Defense Rating: 13.64  #53
2026 Talent Rating: 776.00  #65
Blue Chip Ratio: 8%  #46
Arizona's 2026 Expected Record: 7.6 - 4.4
Arizona's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.0  #28
Arizona's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.0  #29
Arizona's Defense SP+ Rating: 19.5  #25

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 824
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Arizona: 6.65   BYU: 19.635

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Arizona: 12.0   BYU: 15.9




BYU's Power Ratings
BYU's Power Rating: 19.635  #20
BYU's Offense Rating: 19.78  #23
BYU's Defense Rating: 6.41  #17
2026 Talent Rating: 834.00  #51
Blue Chip Ratio: 11  #36
BYU's 2026 Expected Record: 9.3 - 2.7
BYU's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 15.9  #18
BYU's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.9  #24
BYU's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.8  #22

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 824
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Arizona Scoring
Offense: 31.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.4
Defense: 19.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.6

Arizona's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
BYU 31
Arizona 21

Projected Total Points: 52
BYU Scoring
Offense: 31.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 40.5
Defense: 19.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 13.7

BYU's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/11Arizona27BYU33BYU -2.5BYU46.5Over
202410/12BYU41Arizona19BYU -3BYU48.5Over
202109/04Arizona16BYU24BYU -13.5Arizona54.0Under
201809/01Arizona23BYU28Arizona -10BYU60.5Under
201609/03Arizona16BYU18Arizona -2.5BYU63.5Under
200812/20Arizona31BYU21
200709/01BYU20Arizona7
200609/02Arizona16BYU13
TeamWinsCoversO/U
BYU642 Overs
Arizona213 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams4 - 42 - 31 - 21 - 1
Road Teams4 - 43 - 21 - 12 - 1

(#51) ARIZ at (#20) BYU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatARIZBYU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #51 #20
SP+SP+ #28 #18
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #65 #51
Blue ChipsBC% #46 #36
Arizona Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Hopeful, jump to 9 wins LY + Fifita back
(2/10) DBs 4 portals + CB Cole. Very promising unit
(2/9) QB Fifita is back for 3rd year (2nd w OC Doege)
(2/9) RBs have 3 w exp but limited prod. Have depth
(2/9) WR have 3 w good exp but none stand out
(2/9) OL looks decent, 3 back, 2 more portal starters
(2/9) DL looks in rough shape, some exp, meh prod
(2/9) LB corps looks strong, 3 solid starters w depth
(2/9) Have ? at DL and Off playmakers. Solid roster
Arizona Injury Report
BYU Notes
(2/14) Vibes: High, B12 race, WR now huge concern
(2/13) Lead WR Parker Kingston kicked off team (legal)
(2/10) 17 back w starting exp, most in CFB, 6 exp depth
(2/2) HC Sitake renaissance last two years, great job
(1/29) New DC Poppinga (STC in '25) in for Jay Hill (UM)
(1/29) QB Bachmeier back, good Fr yr. Lyons big croot
(1/29) RB LJ Martin is a load, gets 90% of carries. Depth?
(1/29) WR Kingston back, big return. Must find depth
(1/29) OL 3 starters back, 2/3 portal adds starters.
(1/29) DL decent, returns 2-3 starters. Depth has options
(1/29) LBs have exp, 2 starters + portal Uluave (Cal) big
(1/29) DBs look really good. Pass Def was good LY
BYU Injury Report
Arizona on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
ARIZ OffBYU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #63 #37
ExplosiveExp #44 #54
PPAPPA #58 #31
PowerPwr #52 #17
SP+SP+ #29 #22
Pts POPPO #79 #35
HavocHav #57 #65
Arizona Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
ARIZ OffBYU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #87 #33
Run ExplRExp #43 #71
PPAExp #53 #45
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #41 #54
Stuff RateStuff #71 #38
TackleTak - NR
Arizona Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
ARIZ OffBYU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #52 #59
Pass ExplPExl #93 #23
PPAExp #73 #37
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #53 #70
DB HavocDB #63 #52
BYU on Offense
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCatBYU OffARIZ Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #33 #33
ExplosiveExp #106 #41
PPAPPA #34 #37
PowerPwr #23 #53
SP+SP+ #24 #25
Pts POPPO #39 #44
HavocHav #43 #5
BYU Run Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCat
BYU OffARIZ Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #32 #97
Run ExplRExp #77 #35
PPAExp #26 #73
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #58 #60
Stuff RateStuff #39 #81
TackleTak - NR
BYU Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
CategoryCatBYU OffARIZ Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #48 #10
Pass ExplPExl #94 #101
PPAExp #54 #35
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #27 #34
DB HavocDB #65 #2
Program Comparison
BYU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average P4
'26 Profile: Up to Top 25 Contenders

ARIZ 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Up to Average P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in LaVell Edwards Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
BYU beat Arizona last year (33-27)
BYU beat Arizona in 2024 (41-19)

  
ARIZ's OC Seth Doege (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Noah Fifita27542964%32282967.5
Mason Bray1250%220011.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Antwan Roberts (Tr)9051245.754
Kedrick Reescano8439694.750
Quincy Craig6536425.654
Noah Fifita11522231.919
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tre Spivey23381716.670
Chris Hunter27372213.835
Gio Richardson21299214.260
Rodney Gallagher2824308.726

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ARIZ's DC Danny Gonzales (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Taye Brown939231
Lee Molette III (Tr)653003
Everett Roussaw Jr. (Tr)587314
Chase Kennedy428470
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chase Kennedy428470
Everett Roussaw Jr. (Tr)587314
Taye Brown939231
Jay'Vion Cole233104
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyrese Boss (Tr)360005
Jay'Vion Cole233104
Everett Roussaw Jr. (Tr)587314

BYU's OC Aaron Roderick (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Bear Bachmeier25138765%30331577.8
Treyson Bourguet1250%8004.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
LJ Martin2361305125.549
Bear Bachmeier147527113.622
Jovesa Damuni1911115.819
Cody Hagen993210.357
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
LJ Martin3625507.126
Walker Lyons (Tr)20223211.226
Jojo Phillips14161011.521
Cody Hagen129708.124

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BYU's DC Kelly Poppinga (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cade Uluave (Tr)9712344
Faletau Satuala798114
Isaiah Glasker639391
Siale Esera443141
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cade Uluave (Tr)9712344
Bodie Schoonover335333
Isaiah Glasker639391
Anisi Purcell112200
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Evan Johnson422107
Therrian Alexander313125
Cade Uluave (Tr)9712344