BYU football game at a glance

ARIZONA 31, BYU 21 PLAYER OF THE GAME Arizona's all-time leading passer directs an effective short game and hits enough big plays, including completions of 71, 37 and 24 yards. PLAY OF THE GAME On second-and-7 from the BYU 37, Arizona receiver Delashaun Dean runs past a busted coverage assignment and catches Willie Tuitama's pass in the end zone for a 17-10 Wildcat lead. The play is set up by a big third-down hit on BYU's Andrew George by Nate Ness and an 11-yard punt return by Mike Thomas. KEY CALL On second-and-4 at the Arizona 26-yard line, freshman receiver O'Neill Chambers makes contact with Marquis Hundley near the goal line and tries to draw a penalty, but is instead called for offensive pass interference. BYU comes up empty when Justin Sorensen misses a 53-yard field goal, and Arizona takes control of the game with a 5-play, 65-yard TD drive. QUOTABLE "

This win is for everyone here tonight, and everyone back in Tucson.

Mike Stoops

Arizona head coach

" UP NEXT 2009 SEASON

The Cougars will go into 2009 with a senior quarterback, several offensive weapons and a more experienced defense. Among the key questions they will face are whether or not junior wide receiver Austin Collie will return and whether the Cougars can retool the offensive line. The bowl loss makes a preseason ranking unlikely. Player of the game: Willie Tuitama, senior - Arizona's all-time leading passer directs an effective short throwing game and hits enough big plays downfield, including completions of 71, 37 and 24 yards.

Play of the game: On second-and-7 from the BYU 37, Arizona receiver Delashaun Dean runs past a busted coverage assignment and catches Willie Tuitama's pass in the end zone for a 17-10 Wildcat lead. The play is set up by a big third-down hit on BYU's Andrew George by Nate Ness and an 11-yard punt return by Mike Thomas.

Key call: On second-and-four at the Arizona 26-yard line, freshman receiver O'Neill Chambers makes contact with Marquis Hundley near the goal line and tries to draw a penalty, but is instead called for offensive pass interference. BYU comes up empty when Justin Sorensen misses a 53-yard field goal, and Arizona takes control of the game with a quick 5-play, 65-yard TD drive...

Quotable: Will send

Up next: The Cougars will go into 2009 with a senior quarterback, several offensive weapons and a more experienced defense. Among the key questions they will face are whether or not junior Austin Collie will return and can the Cougars retool the offensive line. The bowl loss makes a preseason ranking unlikely.