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BYU vs Arizona recap: 3 things we learned

The BYU football team relied on its defense to secure a 18-16 win over Arizona in the Cactus Kickoff. Here are three things we learned from the Cougars’ season opener.

The Kalani Sitake Era of BYU football began with a bang, with the Cougars securing a two-point victory on national television. It was a gutsy performance that was highlighted by a stingy defense and effective – albeit vanilla – offense led by Jamaal Williams. Here are the three biggest takeaways from the Cactus Kickoff.

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