Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s 63-7 win over Utah Tech

Published: Sept 5, 2026, 5:52 p.m. MDT

BYU Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during a game against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Lukas Katilius, Deseret News

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The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Utah Tech. Check back for updates throughout the game.

Final

BYU 63, Utah Tech 7

Big WIN to start the season!! pic.twitter.com/RixL9bUokv
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

Fourth quarter

BYU 63, Utah Tech 7

14:07 — Another one.

Devaughn Eka gets BYU past the 60-point mark with a bruising, pylon-diving 11-yard rushing touchdown. BYU 63, Utah Tech 7.

PUNISHER.

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

Eka, in his first career game, is now BYU’s leading rusher tonight with 59 yards on eight carries.

Third quarter

BYU 56, Utah Tech 7

4:45 — Utah Tech gets on the scoreboard with a 1-yard touchdown run to cap a 15-play, 75-yard drive. BYU 56, Utah Tech 7.

12:30 — Another BYU player scores his first career touchdown.

Freshman running back Journee Tonga ran four yards across the goal line for the eighth Cougar touchdown tonight. BYU 56, Utah Tech 0.

TONGA. TUDDY.

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

Prior to his score, Tonga ripped off a 34-yard run as well. As a team, BYU has ran for 215 yards tonight at eight yards a pop.

14:42 — BYU opens the second half with some fireworks.

New return man Cannon Devries took the opening kickoff 100 yards for his first career touchdown. BYU 49, Utah Tech 0.

CANNON TO THE HOUSE!!!

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

In addition to his long kick-six, Devries has averaged 37 yards per punt return tonight.

Halftime

BYU 42, Utah Tech 0

Second quarter

BYU 42, Utah Tech 0

0:34 — Bear is back on the loose in Provo.

Bear Bachmeier capped BYU’s excellent first half with a 13-yard scramble for a touchdown. BYU 42, Utah Tech 0.

Scampers for Six!!

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

4:19 — Matthias Dunn misses a 47-yard field goal attempt. BYU 35, Utah Tech 0.

7:47 — Legend Glasker can’t be stopped.

The freshman added to his already-stellar debut with a 33-yard touchdown reception — his third score of the day. BYU 35, Utah Tech 0.

he's special.

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

Glasker now has three touchdowns in his first four career collegiate touches, along with 75 total yards.

11:22 — Preston Rex joins the BYU scoring party.

The former safety-turned-running back notched his first career touchdown on a 9-yard carry, putting the Cougars ahead by 28 points. BYU 28, Utah Tech 0.

BYU’s drive came courtesy of an interception by Evan Johnson, following which the Cougars traveled 65 yards into the end zone on five snaps.

say it with us ...

YOU JUST GOT SHMEV'D!!

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

Bear Bachmeier helped produce two chunk plays with receptions of 15 and 20 yards each to Kyler Kasper and Reggie Frischknecht, now sitting at 9 of 12 in passing for 105 yards thus far today.

14:53 — Legend Glasker is at it again.

Last quarter, his first career touch resulted in a 9-yard rushing touchdown. Now, his first reception as a college player — on a screen pass from Bear Bachmeier — just went for 26 yards and another score. BYU 21, Utah Tech 0.

the kid can ball 😎

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

First quarter

BYU 14, Utah Tech 0

0:31 — Another turnover for Kelly Poppinga’s defense.

Utah Tech QB CJ Tiller fumbled a third down snap, with BYU’s Tausili Akana falling on top for the recovery. BYU 14, Utah Tech 0.

Through one quarter, BYU now has more takeaways (two) than first downs allowed (one).

3:53 — Bear Bachmeier is back to carving up opposing defenses.

The second-year QB led a 13-play, 82-yard scoring drive that ended with a Jojo Phillips touchdown to give the Cougars a 14-point advantage. BYU 14, Utah Tech 0.

first of the year for @josiahphillip20!!

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

Bachmeier went 5 of 5 on passing during the drive for 38 yards, with two catches and 22 yards coming from new BYU tight end Walker Lyons.

The Cougars have also enjoyed early success on the ground, as LJ Martin and Sione Moa have combined for 46 yards on nine carries.

13:05 — Legend Glasker, welcome to college football.

Comments

BYU’s freshman receiving phenom had an eventful first career touch, taking the handoff from Bear Bachmeier on a jet sweep and scooting nine yards into the end zone to open the Cougars’ 2026 scoring. BYU 7, Utah Tech 0.

I AM LEGEND.

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 6, 2026

Glasker’s touchdown was preceded by a diving interception from Tre Alexander on the first play of the evening, beginning the BYU defense’s Kelly Poppinga era with a turnover.