Postgame Reaction: BYU 25, Georgia Tech 21 - Pop-Tarts Bowl Champions

BYU football stormed back from an 11-point deficit to take down Georgia Tech, 25-21, in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed BYU's big win, the key moments, and other aspects of the Pop-Tarts Bowl victory.

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier was a star in the game, earning Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP honors. Evan Johnson sealed the win with an interception on Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King.

Harper broke down all of the key moments from BYU's win that gave the Cougars a 12th victory in the 2025 season.

Mitch also discussed rumors that BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill as a potential target to join the Michigan Wolverines coaching staff alongside Kyle Whittingham.

Then, he dove into an outlook on personnel for BYU in the 2026 season by position.

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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail. 

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