Though BYU didn’t kick off against Arizona until 2 p.m. on Saturday, many fans began rising and shouting well before sunrise. Fox hosted its “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show live from Provo Saturday morning, and Cougar Nation more than made the most of its national spotlight.

Is it a hot take to say that Saturday was the best day to be a BYU fan since BYU received a BIG-12 invite and ended a 9-game skid to Utah in a 36-hour period? I

The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Arizona. Check back for updates throughout the game. After ending the 2023 campaign with five straight losses, BYU now moves to 6-0 in 2024 and clinches bowl eligibility for the first time as a member of the Big 12.