Turnovers, missed tackles and a lack of discipline cost No. 9 BYU a chance to upset No. 3 Utah in a college football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier fell short of a touchdown during the first half, illustrating the Cougars' struggles to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
The analysis highlighted that self-inflicted errors prevented the ninth-ranked Cougars from overcoming the third-ranked Utes.



