{"id":276783,"date":"2025-10-04T09:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T09:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/276783\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T09:22:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T09:22:39","slug":"cougars-defeat-west-virginia-move-to-5-0-deseret-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/276783\/","title":{"rendered":"Cougars defeat West Virginia, move to 5-0 \u2013 Deseret News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Friday\u2019s game between BYU and West Virginia. Check back for updates throughout the game.<\/p>\n<p>Final score<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>BYU 38, West Virginia 24<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Fourth quarter<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>BYU 38, West Virginia 24<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UHKGP77IT5E3JLPDLCGEIU5ZBI.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Special Collector&#8217;s Issue: &#8220;1984: The Year BYU was Second to None&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Get an inclusive look inside BYU Football&#8217;s 1984 National Championship season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>1:14<\/b> \u2014 The Mountaineers add a late touchdown to make the final score appear a bit more respectable.<b> BYU 38, West Virginia 24.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Khalil Watkins connected with Cam Vaughn for a 29-yard bomb into the end zone for the score.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">West Virginia has now put up 291 total yards tonight in Provo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>8:50<\/b> \u2014 LJ Martin finds the end zone once again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Martin scored his second touchdown of the night from 1-yard out, capping a 12-play, 75-yard drive for the Cougars. <b>BYU 38, West Virginia 17.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">BYU has now racked up 482 yards of offense tonight, averaging 7.8 yards per play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Cougars have also extended their scoring streak to 31 consecutive quarters.<\/p>\n<p>Third quarter<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>BYU 31, West Virginia 17<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>0:37<\/b> \u2014 West Virginia capitalizes on the fumble recovery with a 6-yard touchdown from quarterback Khalil Wilkins. <b>BYU 31, West Virginia 17.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Mountaineers have now gained 185 yards of offense tonight, though they\u2019ve produced 14 red zone points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>2:32<\/b> \u2014 Another BYU turnover.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Jovesa Damuni\u2019s fumble gave West Virginia the ball back at the BYU 22-yard line. <b>BYU 31, West Virginia 10.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>3:49<\/b> \u2014 After leading the team in interceptions last year, Tanner Wall finally gets his first pick of 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">BYU\u2019s senior captain plucked the ball out of the air near the end zone after it bounced out of the hands of a Mountaineers receiver. <b>BYU 31, West Virginia 10.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Wall, a former walk-on receiver turned safety, now has four interceptions in his career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>6:53<\/b> \u2014 Will Ferrin snaps his cold streak by netting a 37-yard field goal to open the second half. <b>BYU 31, West Virginia 10.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The field goal was made a bit shorter by a fake attempt earlier in the drive, where holder Sam Vander Haar scooted upfield for a gain of 11 yards.<\/p>\n<p>Halftime<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>BYU 28, West Virginia 10<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NYDF7M56PVEOPIQL47VXSWH4BM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars safety Tanner Wall (28) intercepts a pass that was bobbled by West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Cam Vaughn (4) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AC2HC5UCXVAJLD77AEYWQ4ZFE4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez looks on during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XNLEJCZYY5AO3OBNQ6VCOK3WBE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers running back Diore Hubbard (20) carries the ball during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/V2XGIW7C3BDZ3NU7HY7XVWI2TY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars safety Tanner Wall (28) is embraced by cornerback Tayvion Beasley (15) after intercepting a pass during the second half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CROIU73G2VERFI6G4Z4ILHKXEE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) runs the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IFCJZ2TZK5AAFHEQJ3WTZVBFLQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. (15) passes during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7OWOWIS2DFHP3KSK2VQEH4AYDQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Referee David Alvarez throws a penalty marker after Brigham Young University Cougars defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa (57) hit West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Khalil Wilkins (14) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GWIOSU6AAJGMLOGOWD4XXENI6M.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. (15) passes around the arm of Brigham Young University Cougars defensive end Kinilau Fonohema (97) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/J2AQQZFCKNBQJHFI62EO5SMRBM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Cam Vaughn (4) celebrates after scoring a receiving touchdown during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GLVMMWRPCJHZJPMTSPLNPMWDQI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Fireworks explode as a fan looks on during the second half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Z3VQENFL2JFULPXZTPD4ZHRJKQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Fans cheer during the second half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/27BRDJVPDZBNNCYCOECPBHYSRA.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) tips a pass intended for West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Cam Vaughn (4) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/44CQCZHGCNGIJLGNKKZMXWDNM4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers cheerleaders look on during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C3M5RULLTFBGZDRL2OM2HFAGBA.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers running back Diore Hubbard (20) runs against the Brigham Young University Cougars during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VLUG6FNMQJAFXP2DDPPN3MXPYI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Khalil Wilkins (14) runs for a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2K32YKPZOVFXFCV54FXJZZW5XU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Khalil Wilkins (14) runs for a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WRA6DNZL7VEQXN3WHOD7CBZ3RA.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Fans cheer during the second half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and the West Virginia Mountaineers  at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PBUKI5U6XZAIHFMFTXMGKDDJGA.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Cam Vaughn (4) tracks a pass to score a receiving touchdown during the second half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ED2QYZTNZRHSRFTZ3OQN3UEDUU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars cheerleaders wear rain ponchos as they lead a cheer during the second half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WJB5PZI3MFA4XGIZJMWNFBUBCU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) bursts past West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Reid Carrico (35) to score a rushing touchdown during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ONUJERPVXRFW7KRURWULIL732A.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5DA5WJG56VF7ZNTTXBQN53HKX4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6RSEG4RRTRH4PPYABNFGKOE24Q.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/55OQNTQS25FR3CWWXNI647VG3I.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/H7S6IM7ZH5E3HDAZYR25V2NU7U.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Country music artist Kyler Steven Fisher performs with the Cougarettes during the first half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XQPACHS3XNGIHLAR5TEHRFZ4ZY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars kicker Will Ferrin (44) watches his field goal attempt sail wide during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VVBJH3UFTZGGHEOBKDPDFK7FJY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers linebacker Reid Carrico (35) celebrates after a missed Brigham Young University field goal attempt during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VB4PW27ZOFDCJFHGG7ZBBALIK4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) and safety Raider Damuni (3) celebrate after an interception during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MHLAHAML3VDMVEDVSLLMPMNHJU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars linebacker Jack Kelly (17) reaches to tackle West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Khalil Wilkins (14) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LG7WJVBWKVEW5EU3RCJNYWXAAI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) rushes for a touchdown during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SOF4KXP25VDR3IK3DJ5ZUIRYQQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars linebacker Jack Kelly (17) holds his wrist as he is helped off the field by trainers during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QWLTY4ZOCNHJDBIPEXLD5BEY3M.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Country music artist Kyler Steven Fisher performs with the Cougarettes during the first half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NFERV4JESFHMBEE4DHCBOTYQ5U.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>The Cougarettes perform during the first half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/R4S46QPDGNBQ5FST5D5I7ES5KY.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez reacts after a call during the first half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/U6F54COMGJEU3PANSNZPO4AGZQ.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez reacts after a call during the first half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GEE5XKY3JVBWROPMB74EJUU6JI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) high steps into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HSCD6AEEGZA4JJBXWMBHGKBILU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Fans react after a touchdown during the first half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and West Virginia Mountaineers  at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BAAWYPSODFDGJOR7UYSQAUSFPE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) is tackled West Virginia Mountaineers defensive back Darrian Lewis (24) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/B3LFHGI4TFFKBPLIPOFCKPMF6I.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) leaps into the end zone for a rushing touchdown during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/7CMT64ELOFAJBMMEAWKVCQ25CU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UMMRSK5DORHW3CIYBUAVSXNW7Q.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Khalil Wilkins (14) looks on during the first half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PUPZ65PNLNFWTACJLJG2GPELQI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Jarod Bowie (7) catches a reverse from quarterback Khalil Wilkins (14) during the first half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RFXVTAF7GFH3TAHQOOHHSDODQU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) stiff arms West Virginia Mountaineers defensive back Michael Coats Jr. (3) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/UHYETPINCJFORGNOIYDDAYEUIU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>The West Virginia Mountaineers celebrate after forcing a turnover during the first half of the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Z77HVQCGYJBCNCTLQLSZLHOE74.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VFLRYG76GVEDBP34JJ7FJGNU4E.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>The Brigham Young University student section reacts after a West Virginia Mountaineers touchdown during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HK46IF2T6BAUDOU2FPYUA276II.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) catches a pass defended by West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Derek Carter Jr. (13) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RRUCFAOJKRG5JBB4WWI6VRGTU4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake reacts after the play during the first half of the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/U4IUCGNRNBCHXP5BMIMMVNQSZA.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>A general view of LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Brigham Young University Cougars in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/W5SE467L7RGLVJTDRWPNMTZB6U.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Fans cheer during the first half of the game between the Brigham Young University Cougars and the West Virginia Mountaineers  at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ZQTDVVIORBCO7IE3YHPZL6FNEM.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake greets fabs as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HUOFHTUFBBBJ3L572SXRYBRPWI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake, left, and West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez, right, talk before the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MZI3CO2MTVGZNM66P7K4BUXG3Q.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) looks on before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/VYVFV5XX5NGYDNQOYSC6X3ADUI.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/QFQCWF2VHBBY7LJVYMSUIGHUL4.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars safety Tanner Wall (28) hypes up his teammates before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BF3Z75CJTNFYLDYAUB6QKOROPU.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>A fan holds up a sign depicting Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier as a centaur before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EOR7ZRJEIBAYPNQB27WR6CMP4Y.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez looks on before the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/6HERQMNYXFB7PNTFBRGHHTRYII.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/M2HVFL6ZMREVBPE6I6X2ZYZ25A.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars players greet fans as they arrive at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/F7QHDZ6MDNHAJCJAZDUA7YJK4Y.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake greets fans as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News <img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.70;background-color:#F3F1F0;cursor:pointer\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2PCAJBJHWNHY5CUT4QWQVYLIYE.JPG\"  width=\"740\" height=\"435\"\/>Brigham Young University Cougars players greet fans as they arrive at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. |  Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News Second quarter<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>BYU 28, West Virginia 10<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>0:19 <\/b>\u2014 Bear bounces back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Bear Bachmeier responded to his second turnover by leading a nine play, 73-yard touchdown drive, ending with him jogging into the end zone for the 2-yard score. <b>BYU 28, West Virginia 10.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The highlight of the drive was a 35-yard connection with Parker Kingston, with Bachmeier throwing the most perfectly-placed ball of his young career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>1:58 <\/b>\u2014<b> <\/b>West Virginia immediately capitalizes on the turnover with a 3-yard rushing touchdown from Diore Hubbard.<b> BYU 21, West Virginia 10.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">It was the first second quarter touchdown allowed by BYU this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>2:02<\/b> \u2014 Another BYU turnover.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">A speed option pitch attempt from Bear Bachmeier was batted at the line of scrimmage and recovered by West Virginia on the BYU 3-yard line. <b>BYU 21, West Virginia 3.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>5:17<\/b> \u2014 LJ Martin plunges into the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown, his second of the season and 16th of his career. <b>BYU 21, West Virginia 3.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Cougars made it to the goal line following an 85 yard reception from Chase Roberts, with about 70 of the yards coming after the catch. It was the longest passing play at BYU since 1996.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Bear Bachmeier has now thrown for 201 yards thus far tonight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>8:19<\/b> \u2014 Bear Bachmeier\u2019s first career turnover was an ugly one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Bachmeier\u2019s attempted screen pass was picked off by Mountaineers linebacker Chase Wilson, who returned it 19 yards to the West Virginia 37-yard line. <b>BYU 14, West Virginia 3.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The interception came on Bachmeier\u2019s 98th pass attempt of the season and was just his second incompletion of the night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>14:15<\/b> \u2014 West Virginia gets on the board with a 45-yard field goal. <b>BYU 14, West Virginia 3.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Though they only gave up three points, the drive could be catastrophic for the Cougars. Star linebacker Jack Kelly went down with an injury and was taken to the medical tent.<\/p>\n<p>First quarter<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>BYU 14, West Virginia 0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>3:41<\/b> \u2014 Parker Kingston can\u2019t stop scoring touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">BYU\u2019s speedster took a short third down screen pass 54 yards to the house, outrunning every defender and going completely untouched. <b>BYU 14, West Virginia 0.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Bear Bachmeier has now thrown seven touchdowns this season and still has yet to record any sort of turnover.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>9:14 <\/b>\u2014 Tre Alexander\u2019s interception results in immediate points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">On the first play following the pick, Parker Kingston ran a yard into the end zone to open BYU\u2019s scoring for the night. <b>BYU 7, West Virginia 0.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The Cougars have now scored in 28 consecutive quarters dating back to November of last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">This was Kingston\u2019s first career rushing touchdown \u2014 he\u2019s also thrown three touchdowns, caught two more and added another two on punt returns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>9:19<\/b> \u2014 Tre Alexander snags his first career interception and nearly takes it all the way back for a touchdown. <b>BYU 0, West Virginia 0.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">With Alexander\u2019s pick, BYU has now forced eight turnovers on the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">A horsecollar tackle called on West Virginia pushes the Cougars forward to the 1-yard line to begin their new possession.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\"><b>9:51<\/b> \u2014 It appears Will Ferrin is human after all.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">BYU\u2019s All-American caliber kicker has missed each of his past two field goal attempts, this time failing to net a 48-yarder on the Cougars\u2019 first drive of the night. <b>BYU 0, West Virginia 0.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Following a 37-yard deep completion to Chase Roberts and an 8-yard carry from Cody Hagen, BYU sputtered and turned to Ferrin for the long kick.<\/p>\n<p>How to watch the game<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">BYU\u2019s matchup with West Virginia will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed through the ESPN app.<\/p>\n<p>Pregame prep<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU\u2019s game against West Virginia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Friday\u2019s game between BYU and West Virginia. Check back for&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":276784,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[1680,62,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-276783","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"tag-news-feed-local","9":"tag-sports","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-unitedstates","12":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115315170664595856","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/276783","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=276783"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/276783\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/276784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=276783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=276783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=276783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}