Freshman Bear Bachmeier threw for a career-high 351 yards, LJ Martin ran for two touchdowns and No. 23 BYU overcame a spate of mistakes to stop West Virginia 38-24 in Provo, Utah, on Friday night. Bachmeier completed 18 of 25 passes with a touchdown and an interception for the Cougars (5-0, 2-0 Big 12 Conference), who outgained the Mountaineers 516-291. That was more than enough to overcome three turnovers that led to 14 points along with 10 penalties for 68 yards. West Virginia (2-4, 0-3) lost its third straight game, all by at least two touchdowns. Redshirt freshman Khalil Wilkins rushed for 89 yards and a score on 23 carries but hit just 7 of 15 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions in his first start. The first of those picks helped BYU initiate the scoring in the first quarter. Th
Bear Bachmeier, No. 23 BYU overwhelm West Virginia

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