Sep 11, 2026 · 50 min
BYU faces Arizona with its Big 12 path at stake
BYU-Arizona Preview: Championship on the Line, Chase Roberts Reflects
The matchup could reshape both teams’ conference-title hopes, while Chase Roberts offers an insider’s view of BYU’s talent and his NFL future.
- 1BYU’s home-field edge and Bear Bachmeier’s mobility could offset Arizona quarterback Noah Fafita’s passing advantage.
- 2Arizona’s rebuilt secondary faces a decisive test against BYU’s developing receivers and high-upside offense.
- 3Chase Roberts connects his injury recovery and NFL pursuit to lessons from BYU’s dramatic win over Arizona.
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Chase Roberts explains how injury recovery, training-camp lessons, and patience shape his pursuit of another NFL opportunity.
The brief
BYU-Arizona carries major Big 12 consequences: both teams face difficult schedules, and a loss could sharply reduce their route to Arlington.
The hosts weigh Arizona quarterback Noah Fafita’s passing against BYU’s home-field advantage, LJ Martin, and Bear Bachmeier’s ability to create with his legs.
Arizona lost substantial NFL talent from its secondary, creating a central question: can BYU’s unproven receivers capitalize before the Wildcats’ revenge motivation fades?
Chase Roberts discusses recovering from a midfoot sprain, pursuing another NFL opportunity, and resisting unnecessary pressure while trusting patience and faith.
Roberts backs BYU’s talent and coaching, highlighting Isaiah Glasker and Bachmeier while drawing lessons from last year’s dramatic win.