Arizona Wildcats Face BYU Cougars in Week 2 College Football Showdown

This Saturday, September 12, the Arizona Wildcats will visit the No. 15 BYU Cougars for a Week 2 Big 12 clash at 3:30 p.m. ET. Both teams enter the game with a 1-0 record, with Arizona defeating Northern Arizona 35-7 and BYU overpowering Utah Tech 63-7 in their respective openers.

Arizona's quarterback Noah Fifita, who had a strong performance with 262 passing yards and two touchdowns in the opener, aims to continue his success from a nine-win season in 2025. Meanwhile, BYU's Bear Bachmeier, who threw three touchdowns in the first game, looks to improve upon last year's double overtime victory against Arizona.

The matchup is expected to be competitive, with both teams featuring capable offenses and solid defenses. The SportsLine Projection Model suggests a potential high-scoring game, leaning towards BYU against the spread, while also indicating a favorable Over/Under bet for the total points scored.