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BYU's Big Comeback: A Lesson in Resilience

Provo, USASun Nov 16 2025
The BYU Cougars showed they're not ones to stay down for long. After a tough loss to Texas Tech, they bounced back strong against TCU. It was their first home game in a while, and they made the most of it. The crowd was huge, over 64, 000 people, and the energy was electric. Bear Bachmeier was a standout, throwing for nearly 300 yards and running for almost 60 more. He scored a touchdown too. LJ Martin also had a great game, running for 88 yards and scoring. The whole team played well, with Parker Kingston adding 93 yards and a touchdown. TCU's quarterback, Josh Hoover, had a rough game. He threw two interceptions and only completed 10 passes. The Cougars' defense was on point, sacking Hoover three times and keeping TCU's offense in check. BYU's offense was unstoppable in the first half. They scored on all five of their possessions and ran 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. The Cougars didn't let up in the second half either. They kept the pressure on TCU and never let them get comfortable. Tanner Wall even returned an interception for a touchdown, sealing the deal. 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.

questions

    Could BYU's sudden turnaround be attributed to something other than improved performance, such as favorable officiating?
    How significant is the impact of a single game's performance on a team's overall season trajectory?
    What role does mental preparedness and confidence play in a team's performance, and how can it be measured or improved?

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