The BYU Cougars will welcome the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, September 12, in the opening conference game of the Big 12 season, contested at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
Venue and Broadcast
Fans can purchase tickets starting at $113, with endzone seats available for $116, while the contest will be televised nationally on FOX at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Coming off a dominant 63‑7 victory over Utah Tech, the Cougars sit at No. 15 in the USA TODAY LBM Coaches Poll, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier delivering an 80% completion rate, 198 yards and three touchdowns in the opener.
Arizona, positioned just outside the top 25, earned a 35‑7 win over Northern Arizona, highlighted by quarterback Noah Fifita’s 292‑yard, two‑touchdown performance and running back Keedrick Reescano’s two rushing scores on 10 carries.
The Cougars’ 2026 slate includes matchups against Colorado State, TCU, Iowa State, UCF, Arizona State, Utah, Baylor and Cincinnati, underscoring a challenging conference schedule.