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Jakub Urbaniak Ruled Ineligible by NCAA, Petar Ostojic Set to Join BYU
I reported back in August that Jakub Urbaniak was facing eligibility questions, and he will officially not join BYU this coming season. Jakub has officially signed with CB Gran Canaria, the team announced this morning. Back in May, the NCAA set more scrutiny on the professional league in which international players participated in and how […]
Arizona Expert Previews Upcoming Game with BYU
BYU and Arizona are set to do battle for the 28th time overall and third time as Big 12 Conference rivals. Arizona has not beaten BYU since 2008. Will the Cougars continue their win streak or will Arizona snap the skid? SB Nation’s Arizona site, Arizona Desert Swarm (ADS), was kind enough to answer a few […]
BYU Football Injury Update: Raider Damuni Could be Back by Notre Dame Game
BYU suffered some injuries and was missing a handful of players in Saturday’s win over Utah Tech, but received some positive news on the injury front Monday. Starting safety Raider Damuni suffered what looked like may have been a serious knee injury Saturday, but the senior has seemingly avoided the worst. Raider posted on Instagram […]
BYU Opens as Touchdown Favorite vs Arizona
BYU faces its first real test of the season when Arizona comes to Provo Saturday afternoon. Betting lines are out for the game, and FanDuel as of this publishing has BYU as a 7.5-point favorite over the Wildcats. The point total is 51.5. BYU beat Utah Tech 63-7 Saturday night while Arizona beat Northern Arizona […]
BYU Steamrolls Utah Tech in Season Opener
BYU came into the game as a 50-point favorite and topped that in a 63-7 win over Utah Tech in the season opener Saturday night in Provo. BYU did everything they were supposed to, resting the starters in the second half after going into halftime up 42-0. BYU outgained Utah Tech 521-184 yards and won […]
How to watch no. 14 BYU Football vs. Utah Tech
Cougar fans — It’s time! BYU Football kicks off the 2026-27 season at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night against the Utah Tech Trailblazers. Saturday will be just the second time the in-state teams have met, with the first coming back in 2022, also in Provo. BYU defeated Utah Tech by a final score of […]
Six Questions as BYU Kicks Off Season vs. Utah Tech
BYU kicks off the 2026 season with an FCS opponent in Utah Tech (out of St. George, formerly Dixie State University). The game kicks off at 6:00pm MT on ESPN+ this Saturday. The Trailblazers played BYU in 2022 when the Cougars beat them 52-26. Jaren Hall threw for a career-high 456 yards and five touchdowns […]
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It’s a big day for Vanquish The Foe. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Cougars. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of […]
Five Takeaways from BYU’s First Depth Chart
BYU kicks off against Utah Tech this Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. That means it’s officially game week for the first time in 2026. As such, the Cougars released their depth chart ahead of their matchup with the Trailblazers. Let’s break it down. A new blindside protector for Bear Bachmeier This development is not something […]
BYU Basketball Notebook: Frontcourt Eligibility Questions, Serbian Big Man on Radar
BYU’s Fall Semester starts next week, and the hoops roster is nearly finalized. BYU has one more spot to fill and has honed in on a big man (more on that later). However, eligibility questions surround big men Jaxon Kohler and Jakub Urbaniak. Let’s get into it. BYU Frontcourt Questions Jaxon Kohler The Big 12 […]
26 Reasons To Be Excited for BYU Football in 2026
BYU wrapped up the “training camp” portion of their preseason this week. Now, it’s time to prepare for their first game on September 5 against Utah Tech. BYU football is in the middle of one of its most exciting eras in the history of the program. Let’s dive into 26 reasons for Cougar fans to […]
CFB 27 Predicts a Rosy Run For BYU in 2026
It’s that time of year again. College Football 27 is released and everyone dives into building their dynasties. But first, fans look at their favorite college team and see how they stack up in the game against other teams. Sure, the ratings of each player are arbitrary and guesses at best. That doesn’t stop anyone […]
Michigan State Big Man Jaxon Kohler Commits to BYU
BYU added a massive late addition to its roster as Michigan State big man Jaxon Kohler announced his commitment to BYU. Kohler is eligible to play this coming season as the state of California lawsuit he was part of received a temporary injunction allowing fifth-year graduated players college eligibility. The NCAA may appeal the decision. […]
BYU Football Opens in Top 15 of Preseason AP Poll
The Preseason AP Poll was released Monday and BYU opened the season #14. BYU is one of four Big 12 teams ranked along with Texas Tech (12), Utah (21), and Houston (23). Notre Dame, who BYU plays in Provo October 17, is ranked #4. This is BYU’s highest preseason ranking since 1985, the year after […]
BYU Basketball Notebook: Jaxon Kohler Update, How BYU Will Finish Roster
BYU’s Fall Semester is 2.5 weeks away from starting, so hopefully this will be the last of these offseason notebooks I write focusing on this coming season’s roster. BYU has two open roster spots, and all eyes are on the potential addition of Michigan State big man Jaxon Kohler to potentially fill out the roster. […]
Two Things Bear Bachmeier Needs to Improve Upon In 2026
This time last year, we were just learning about incoming freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier. He had transferred from Stanford after spring ball in 2025, having only been with the program for two months leading into fall camp. Over the coming weeks of practice leading up to their opening game against Portland State, more and more […]
A BYU Football Gameday in the life
It’s a Saturday morning. You wake up nestled in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains in Provo, Utah. The BYU Cougars have a football game in the evening and you’re looking to make the most of it. But how? Look no further than right here for some major keys (*extremely DJ Khaled voice*) to enjoying […]
Several BYU Players Getting All-Big 12 Buzz As Fall Camp Begins
The 2026 Sports Info Solutions Preseason All-Big 12 Team was released on Wednesday. Several BYU Cougars are getting the preseason hype they deserve. Four Cougars earned Preseason First Team All-Big 12 designations ahead of the season. Reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in LJ Martin leads the way. He is fresh off of […]
BYU Basketball Notebook: Update on Jaxon Kohler, Keba Keita, Other Bigs
Back on July 21, BYU finally got a big man when Polish forward/center Jakub Urbaniak committed to BYU. BYU hasn’t announced the signing, but things seem to be moving in the right direction. Jakub’s Pro Club announced last Thursday they have to a buyout of his contract. Jakub will compete to start at the four […]
Bracket Set for Maui Invitational; BYU to Open vs Washington
Matchups were announced Wednesday for the Maui invitational and BYU will open versus Washington on Monday, November 23. The game tips off at 3pm MT on ESPN2. BYU on the second day will face either Ole Miss or Clemson. The matchups on the other side of the bracket are Arizona vs Colorado State and Providence […]
Three Storylines for BYU Football Heading Into Fall Camp
BYU’s fall camp begins next week. We are now less than 40 days away from BYU kicking off the 2026 season against Utah Tech. Kalani Sitake leads BYU into his 11th season at the helm. His squad is coming off of one of the most impressive seasons in school history, finishing 12-2 with a Big […]
Polish Big Man Jakub Urbaniak Commits to BYU
BYU finally landed a big man as 23-year-old 6-foot-9 Polish forward/center Jakub Urbaniak committed to BYU Tuesday morning, according to multiple outlets. Urbaniak played this past season for WKS Slask Wroclaw, part of the highest-tier level in Polish Men’s basketball. In 55 games across various levels and tournaments, Urbaniak averaged 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and […]
BYU Basketball Releases Non-Conference Schedule
BYU Basketball released its 14-game non-conference schedule Monday morning. BYU plays two exhibition games and opens the regular season Monday, November 2 vs Ohio State in the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. BYU will play 18 Big 12 games. Below is the full state of games. The exhibition games do not count against the […]
BYU Basketball Notebook: Ruling for Graduated Seniors Looms Large
BYU’s inability to get a big man through through nearly four months of the offseason could end up landing them one of the top available bigs depending how court rulings go through. BYU’s big men search may finally be winding down. Below are some things I am monitoring. Jaxon Kohler and Potential of Graduated Four-Year […]
BYU’s Three Toughest Tests in 2026
The 2026 football season is right around the corner. Fall camp is just a few weeks away and BYU kicks off against Utah Tech in just over 50 days. With that in mind, let’s scan over the football schedule and pinpoint where BYU will be tested the most. Almost no game on the schedule is […]
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