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BYU's Big Comeback: A Lesson in Resilience

Provo, USASunday, November 16, 2025
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A Strong Comeback After a Tough Loss

The BYU Cougars proved their resilience after a tough loss to Texas Tech by bouncing back strong against TCU. Their first home game in a while was a resounding success, with an electric crowd of over 64,000 fans cheering them on.

Standout Performances

  • Bear Bachmeier: Threw for nearly 300 yards, ran for almost 60 more, and scored a touchdown.
  • LJ Martin: Ran for 88 yards and scored a touchdown.
  • Parker Kingston: Added 93 yards and a touchdown.

Defense Shines

TCU's quarterback, Josh Hoover, had a rough game, throwing two interceptions and completing only 10 passes. The Cougars' defense was relentless, sacking Hoover three times and keeping TCU's offense in check.

First Half Dominance

BYU's offense was unstoppable in the first half, scoring on all five of their possessions and running for over 100 yards against a tough rushing defense. The defense also made big plays, with Faletau Satuala intercepting Hoover and Evan Johnson sacking him three times.

Second Half Pressure

The Cougars didn't let up in the second half, keeping the pressure on TCU and never letting them get comfortable. Tanner Wall even returned an interception for a touchdown, sealing the deal.

Looking Ahead

This win shows that BYU can bounce back from a loss and play even better. They'll need that resilience as they head on the road to face Cincinnati next week. It's a tough game, but if they play like they did against TCU, they'll be hard to beat.

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