Arizona vs BYU head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 2, Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The Breakdown
Arizona edges #15 BYU 64-62 on composite — veteran-built roster, only 9% blue chips, experience nearly everywhere.
When Arizona has the ball: The 2.7★ receiver group faces BYU's 3.5★ secondary; Kedrick Reescano's 4★ against 3.3★ linebackers is the counter.
When BYU has the ball: Tiger Bachmeier and a 3.3★ receiver corps hold a half-star edge on Arizona's 2.8★ secondary.
Swing factor: Noah Fifita's fourth college season against Bear Bachmeier's first — both 3★, three years of separation.
X-factor: Week 2 Saturday road trip to Provo, with #15 BYU defending home turf in September.