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What are the new coordinators’ expectations for Cougars’ first season in Big 12?

BYU’s coordinators Aaron Roderick and Jay Hill recently spoke about the Cougars’ readiness level for their first season in the Big 12; Here’s what’s on their wish list → Read More

Runnin’ Utes to raise Huntsman Center curtains for final two home games

General admission tickets for as low as $5 will be available for the visits from UCLA and USC next week → Read More

Will one-point losses to highly ranked WCC teams define BYU’s basketball season?

Also, catching up with new BYU football director of player personnel Justin Anderson → Read More

Analysis: BYU’s first Big 12 football schedule isn’t perfect, but is the best Cougars could have hoped for

BYU football: Here’s how the Cougars’ inaugural schedule in the Big 12 came to be, and why they should be thrilled to have Texas and Oklahoma on it in 2023 → Read More

Runnin’ Utes look to regain shooting touch against Washington schools this week

Washington State rolls into Huntsman Center on a 3-game winning streak to face a Utah team on a 3-game losing skid. → Read More

Biggest BYU sports story of 2022? It’s a tough call in a year filled with controversy and challenges

Cougars weren’t as wildly successful as they were in 2021 when they got a Big 12 invitation and played for national championships, but still made strides in 2022 → Read More

Analysis: BYU’s 2023 football early signing class is a lot like previous few — not terribly impressive for a Big 12-bound program

BYU coach Kalani Sitake signs 15 or so players Wednesday as early signing period begins, but Cougars don’t seem to have capitalized fully yet on pending Big 12 entrance → Read More

How BYU won a bowl game it had no business winning on a frosty night in Albuquerque

Cougars rallied around their makeshift defensive coaching staff, got big plays from Ben Bywater and Jakob Robinson to stun SMU. → Read More

‘He is a pretty calm cat’: BYU players thrilled that Kalani Sitake, Jay Hill retained Jernaro Gilford

BYU’s cornerbacks coach is taking on a bigger role this month in preparing BYU for the New Mexico Bowl because all of the other defensive coaches have left the program → Read More

Mounting injuries, desire to go in ‘different direction’ prompt Kalani Sitake to fire top two strength and conditioning coaches

BYU football: Kalani Sitake has made more changes to his coaching and support staff ahead of move to the Big 12, firing his two top strength and conditioning coaches → Read More

Which Cougars will be honored on Senior Day Saturday against Utah Tech?

BYU football: 13 seniors who have exhausted their college eligibility will be honored Saturday, along with 24 other players who have been in the program four or five years and have decisions to make. → Read More

Another offensive starter is out with a season-ending injury as 4-5 Cougars prepare to face 6-2 Boise State

BYU football: Cougars will be without leading receiver Kody Epps against Boise State, but leading rusher Chris Brooks could return → Read More

‘Our toughest road test of the year’: What ECU coach said Monday about playing at backsliding BYU

BYU football: Here’s what East Carolina coach Mike Houston had to say on Monday about the Cougars, playing at Provo’s elevation on Friday → Read More

Ilaisa Tuiaki apologizes for replying to heckling fan, but his boss staying mum on role changes

BYU football: Cougars offer few hints on what defensive changes are coming, while DC Ilaisa Tuiaki apologizes to a heckling fan Monday for his angry reply → Read More

Kalani Sitake addresses injury status of Jaren Hall, Gunner Romney heading into Arkansas game

BYU football: Will Cougars be closer to full strength when Arkansas visits Saturday? → Read More

Underdogs in Vegas? No. 16 BYU relishing that role against the Fighting Irish

‘We don’t mind being the underdog,’ BYU coach Kalani Sitake says as the Cougars turn their attention to 2-2 Fighting Irish in showdown at Allegiant Stadium → Read More

Gabe Jeudy-Lally cleared to play vs. Notre Dame after targeting ejection, and an update on the injury front

BYU football: Why cornerback Gabe Jeudy-Lally will now be allowed to play in the first half against Notre Dame on Saturday in Las Vegas → Read More

Utah State at No. 19 BYU: How to watch, listen to or stream the game

Longtime instate rivals meet Thursday at 6 p.m. MDT in the Battle for the Old Wagon Wheel at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. → Read More

No. 19 Cougars expect to get Gunner Romney back for game against USU — and other injury updates

BYU football: No. 19 Cougars thrilled to have receiver Gunner Romney back for Thursday’s game against Utah State, but status of star Puka Nacua is still not clear → Read More

Injury riddled Cougars need a bye after four tough games; Instead they host 1-3 Utah State on short week

BYU football: No. 19 Cougars are an injury riddled football team after downing Wyoming 38-24 Saturday and turning attention to Utah State’s visit Thursday. → Read More