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Lehi, UT, United States

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Ending the drought: Riverton beat Bingham for the first time in 17 years on Friday

Everything on Friday came together for the Silverwolves to score the rarest of wins against the state’s most renowned football program. → Read More

‘You can never get complacent with your spot’: Zach Wilson named BYU’s starting quarterback for opener

The depth chart at BYU has been set as the team prepares to take on Navy in the opener. → Read More

BYU men’s volleyball: Cougars add nine names to their talented roster

The BYU men’s volleyball team will bring in a lot of new faces for the 2021 season. → Read More

How a visit from Mark Pope helped Brandon Averette know he was the coach for him

BYU’s latest commitment will be tasked to help fill the void left by TJ Haws. → Read More

Utah football: Why Money Parks is one of the more underrated 2020 signees

Money Parks helped lead his high school team to a Texas state championship and could very well prove one of the more underrated incoming players for the Utes. → Read More

BYU football: Cougars land offensive line commitment from Weston Jones

Weston Jones announced on Twitter his commitment to sign with BYU on Thursday → Read More

Utah football: Breaking down Ute signee Nate Ritchie

The versatile Lone Peak athlete proved one of the better playmakers the state of Utah has seen over recent years. → Read More

‘He’s an athlete playing quarterback’: Breaking down dual-threat BYU QB signee Sol-Jay Maiava

Sol-Jay Maiava was one of BYU’s most highly-recruited signees in 2020, but what can fans expect from him immediately and in the future? → Read More

Twitter tears: BYU edged out by North Carolina in national poll championship bout

The Cougars held a narrow lead throughout before a late run on votes gave the championship narrowly to the Tar Heels for best college basketball fans in the country. → Read More

How the Runnin’ Utes went from long shot to top of the list in signing Caleb Lohner

Dallas native and Wasatch Academy product didn’t even consider Utah an option throughout most of the recruiting process → Read More

Extreme reaction: BYU football signee Jacques Wilson received the news of a scholarship offer in a unique way

JUCO transfers Jacques Wilson signed on with the BYU football program in December with big goals in mind → Read More

BYU football: Sitake addresses Neil Pau'u's status after DUI charge

Cougar receiver Neil Pau'u was at practice during Wednesday's opening session, with coaches hoping he sticks around for some time despite his recent troubles. → Read More

BYU football: Ty'Son Williams' journey to Provo unexpected but very welcome by those within the program

Graduate transfer Ty'Son Williams addressed the media during Tuesday's media day, breaking down the circumstances that brought him across the country to play out his final year at BYU. → Read More

BYU's Jackson Cluff drafted sooner than expected by the Washington Nationals in the sixth round

Jackson Cluff was selected by the Washington Nationals on day two of the Major League Baseball draft → Read More

BYU women's basketball: Team chemistry makes a big turnaround, leads to unexpected success

Chemistry isn't always apparent with most athletic teams, although BYU celebrates its great sense of unity openly while showing it on the court. → Read More

BYU women's basketball: Cougars hope to flip script at NCAA Tournament

Although unfamiliar with Auburn, BYU women's basketball coach Jeff Judkins sees a lot of similarities between this Tiger team and the last Tiger team he faced in 2016. → Read More

BYU women's basketball: Cougars hope to keep it rolling taking on Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

The Cougars have exceeded most expectations throughout the year and will work to continue to do as much as they head into the NCAA Tournament. → Read More

BYU women's basketball: Cougars come together to upset No. 13 Gonzaga 70-68

Coaching and playing college basketball involves a lot of hard work and dedication, making a moment when it all comes together special. BYU had one of those moments on Thursday, getting past the No. 13-ranked Bulldogs. → Read More

BYU men's basketball: Worthington tallies a career high while Hardnett sits in win over Santa Clara

Luke Worthington helped jump-start the Cougars offensively during Saturday's 80-74 win over Santa Clara while Jahshire Hardnett sat for the second straight game. → Read More

BYU women's volleyball: Cougars' success predicated on going a full 18-deep

The Cougars host the NCAA regional semifinal round this weekend, taking on Florida in the round of 16 this Friday, and will do so relying on a lot of players beyond those who have grabbed most of the headlines this season. → Read More