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TV and Broadcast Details Set for BYU at Utah
The BYU‑at‑Utah Holy War is set for a 10 a.m. MT kickoff on Nov. 7, streaming on ABC or ESPN per the Big 12 schedule released Monday. Utah enters the game unbeaten and ranked No. 5, while BYU sits 6‑1 at No. 8, making the early start a potential edge for the Cougars. Both teams have big stakes: Utah’s win could solidify a CFP run and a Big 12 title bid, whereas a BYU victory would keep its playoff hopes alive. The early slot also softens Utah’s usual home‑field advantage.
BYU Opens as Big Favorite vs Arizona State
BYU bounces back from its first loss at UCF as a 16.5‑point favorite against Arizona State on Saturday at 1:30 MT on FOX in Provo. Arizona State (4‑3) rides a 28‑17 win over Kansas State and a new starter, senior QB Mikey Keene, who posted 160 yards on 10‑of‑20 passes. Freshman RB Cardae Mack shines with 159 yards and four touchdowns, while WR Reed Harris leads the league with 47 catches, 800 yards and eight TDs. BYU must tighten its run defense after the UCF slip to contain ASU’s ground game and limit Harris, especially with cornerback Evan Johnson possibly sidelined.
Takeaways from BYU’s Exhibition Win Over UNLV
BYU caps its preseason with an 89-77 exhibition win over UNRV in Las Vegas, overcoming a 42-30 first‑half deficit to dominate the second half 59-35. Collin Chandler led with 23 points, while Jaxon Kohler, Rob Wright and Bruce Branch contributed 19, 19 and 14 points respectively, the four accounting for 75 of BYU’s points. The Cougars showed a potent offense but a shaky defense early, forcing 18 turnovers yet lacking a rim protector. Bench spark came from Khadim Mboup (7 points, 4 rebounds) as Tyler Betsey remained silent. The article highlights BYU’s emerging top‑four scoring core, Kohler’s frontcourt rise, and Branch’s playmaking, before previewing the season opener against Ohio State on Nov. 2.
How to watch no. 2 BYU Football at UCF
BYU, now ranked No. 2 after a 28‑24 upset of No. 2 Notre Dame, heads to Orlando on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. MT to play the UCF Knights at the Acrisure Bounce House. The Cougars are unbeaten (6‑0, 3‑0 Big 12) and hold a 4‑1 series lead over UCF, who sit 3‑3 overall (1‑2 in conference) after a 42‑28 loss at Oklahoma State. ESPN’s predictor gives BYU a 71% win probability. The game airs on FOX, with pre‑ and post‑game shows on BYUtv, radio on BYU Radio/Sirius XM, and streaming via foxsports.com/live.
BYU vs UNLV Basketball Exhibition Preview: How to Watch, What to Expect
BYU wraps up its preseason with an exhibition against UNLV on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2:00 p.m. MT in Las Vegas. The game streams exclusively on MW+ ($10.99/month or a free Amazon Prime trial). BYU, fresh off a 72‑61 win over Nebraska, boasts a top‑30 KenPom (33) and a high‑tempo defense that forced 18 turnovers against the Cornhuskers. UNLV, ranked 78 by KenPom, enters short‑handed, missing five key players including preseason All‑Conference selections Tyrin Jones and AJ Storr. Expect BYU’s backcourt—transfers Sebastian Mack (25 points vs. Utah) and Cam Miles (16 points)—to dominate, while the Rebels rely on improved defense despite limited depth. The matchup serves as BYU’s final tune‑up before the regular season.
Five Steps for BYU to Avoid Letdown vs. UCF
After BYU’s dramatic upset of No. 2 Notre Dame, the Cougars face a reality check against UCF in Orlando. Holding the No. 2 spot nationally, BYU must avoid a classic post‑win letdown by fixing special‑teams blunders—three muffed punts in the past two games—tightening offensive consistency, respecting UCF’s potent 162‑yard rushing attack, and matching physicality against a solid run defense that ranks 26th in the FBS. Coaching adjustments on punt returns and a focused running game could keep BYU’s momentum alive as they head into the ‘Bounce House’ on Nov. 29.
Jaxon Kohler Remains Eligible after Injunction; What are Next Steps?
Jaxon Kohler, the BYU big man, stays eligible after Judge Beth McGowen grants a prohibitory injunction in the Glancey vs NCAA case, giving the 2022 player class a fifth year of eligibility. Unlike prior temporary orders, this injunction upholds the status quo, making it harder for the NCAA to overturn. While the NCAA may appeal and a trial date remains pending, recent wins in Indiana suggest the appeal could fail, keeping Kohler eligible through the season. The article tracks these legal hurdles and their impact on Kohler’s play.
BYU Basketball Cracks Top 25 in Preseason AP Poll
The AP Preseason Basketball Poll drops on Monday, slotting BYU at No. 25—the Cougars join five other Big 12 schools in the top 25 (Arizona 5, Houston 10, Kansas 17, Iowa State 18, Texas Tech 19). Voters’ handling of fifth‑year player eligibility could reshuffle rankings in future polls, as recent court rulings favor those athletes. BYU opens the season against Ohio State, ranked #29, on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. MT in Salt Lake City (FS1). The Cougars also beat Nebraska 72‑61 in a recent exhibition, with Nebraska sitting at #27.
Six Other Heroes From BYU’s Momentous Win Over Notre Dame
Bear Bachmeier’s historic feat—throwing, catching and rushing for touchdowns against No. 2 Notre Dame—led BYU’s 28‑24 upset, but six other players were crucial. RB Preston Rex paced the ground game with 66 yards on 10 carries (6.6 avg), while transfer WR Kyler Kasper hauled in six catches for 66 yards and caught a double‑pass TD. Center Bruce Mitchell allowed zero pressures in 38 pass‑blocking snaps. Transfer LB Cade Uluave topped the team with nine tackles, a TFL and five QB pressures. Fellow LB Isaiah Glasker returned from injury to post six tackles and three pass breakups, earning the highest PFF grade on defense. Safety Raider Damuni also came back strong after a prior injury, bolstering the secondary.
BYU Moves into Top 2 of AP Poll after Notre Dame Win
BYU catapults from No. 8 to No. 2 in the AP poll after a landmark 27‑17 victory over No. 4 Notre Dame, marking the Cougars' highest ranking since their 1984 No. 1 finish. Miami leads the poll with 40 first‑place votes, while Ohio State sits at No. 3. BYU joins four other Big 12 teams in the top 25, including Texas Tech (8) and Utah (10). The Cougars now travel two time zones to face UCF on Saturday at 3:30 ET on FOX, aiming to avoid a letdown loss.
TV and Broadcast Details Set for BYU at UCF
Remaining week 8 kickoff times were finalized Sunday morning, and BYU’s road game at UCF will kickoff Saturday, October 24 at 3:30 ET on FOX. UCF is 3-3 and 1-2 in the Big 12. After a 3-1 start, UCF has lost it’s last two games, both on the road. UCF lost 27-17 at a top […]
Upset! BYU Picks up Generational Win Over Notre Dame
BYU picked up one of the biggest wins in program istory and held on the last play in a 28-24 win over Notre Dame Saturday night in Provo. Notre Dame drove the length of the field on the final drive, but CJ Carr’s final pass on first & goal fell incomplete as time expired. BYU […]
How to watch no. 8 BYU Football vs. no. 2 Notre Dame
BYU Football’s got its biggest game yet slated for Saturday evening with the second-ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame coming to LaVell Edwards Stadium. Both the BYU Cougars and Notre Dame are undefeated, with Notre Dame having a 6-0 record to BYU’s 5-0. Notre Dame is, of course, Independent, while BYU has a 3-0 record […]
Five Things that Must Happen for BYU to Beat Notre Dame
Here we go. The first top 10 versus top 10 matchup in LaVell Edwards Stadium history. No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame in a huge clash in Provo at 5:30pm MT. The Irish come in as a 10.5-point favorite with serious national championship hopes. Both teams hope to be included in the 12-team […]
BYU vs Nebraska Exhibition Preview: How to Watch, What to Expect
We get our first chance to see BYU Basketball in action Friday night when the Cougs host Nebraska in the Marriott Center at 7pm MT. The game is on ESPN+. This is the return game of last year’s exhibition in Lincoln, which the Huskers won 90-89. 5-Star Wing AJ Williams will be in attendance. BYU […]
Previewing BYU vs. Notre Dame with One Foot Down
BYU and Notre Dame are set to do battle in a clash for the ages in Provo on Saturday. This game has everything any college football fan could want. College Gameday on campus. A beautiful autumn setting. A top 10 matchup with major College Football Playoff implications. Perhaps the two biggest religiously-affiliated programs in college […]
5-Star Wing AJ Williams Set to Visit BYU; What are BYU’s Chances?
BYU is getting its top 2027 target on campus as 5-star wing AJ Williams will begin his official visit October 15. Brandon Jenkins of 247 Sports was the first to report the visit. Williams will attend the BYU-Nebraska exhibition game Friday night and should be able to take part in the College Gameday festivities on […]
ESPN’s College Gameday Coming to Provo for BYU-Notre Dame
College Gameday is coming to Provo for the first time in 17 years. The show announced that they will be in Provo this coming weekend for the top 10 showdown between BYU and Notre Dame. Gameday last came to Provo in TCU, when BYU lost to TCU 38-7. LaVell Edwards was the guest picker that […]
BYU Beats Iowa State, Sets up Notre Dame Matchup
BYU dominated the stat sheet, but some miscues kept BYU from really controlling the game in a 24-10 home win over Iowa State Friday night in Provo. In a night where BYU needed their QB to carry them, Bear Bachmeier dominated with 329 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, and 109 rushing yards on 9 carries. […]
TV and Broadcast Details Set for BYU Basketball Exhibitions vs Nebraska, UNLV
BYU basketball tips off the regular season November 2 versus Ohio State in Salt Lake. Ahead of that, the team has two public exhibitions and one closed exhibition. Details were announced for BYU’s October 16 exhibition versus Nebraska in the Marriott Center. The game will tip off at 7pm MT on ESPN+. This will be […]
How to watch no. 8 BYU Football vs. Iowa State
BYU Football is back home in Provo on Friday night and will face the Iowa State Cyclones. BYU is a perfect 4-0 on the season while Iowa State is 3-2. Both the Cyclones and BYU Cougars hail from the Big 12 Conference, where BYU is 2-0 and Iowa State is 1-1. BYU most recently played […]
Five Big Questions Before BYU Welcomes Iowa State on Friday
BYU is set to host Iowa State for a Friday night kickoff at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars are coming off of a hard-earned, albeit sloppy, win over TCU in Fort Worth to move to 4-0 and now rank No. 8 in the AP poll. Let’s dive into five burning questions ahead of the matchup […]
TV and Broadcast Details Set for BYU vs Notre Dame
TV and kickoff details are set for one of BYU’s biggest games in program history. Many of the week 7 kickoff times were released Monday, and BYU-Notre Dame in Provo will kickoff on the prime time ABC slot October 17 at 5:30pm MT. Going into week 6, Notre Dame is 5-0 and ranked #3 in […]
BYU Moves up in AP Poll after TCU Win
After a 17-10 road win over TCU, BYU moved up 2 spots from 10 to 8 in the AP Poll released Sunday. BYU is one of five Big 12 teams ranked along with Texas Tech (11), Utah (12), Oklahoma State (18), and Houston (22). Notre Dame is ranked #3. BYU passed Florida (loss to Missouri) […]
Defense Carries BYU in Road Win Over TCU
The weather was sloppy, LJ Martin went out early, BYU’s offense struggled mightily, but BYU found a way to win in a 17-10 win over TCU Saturday evening in Fort Worth. Bear Bachmeier had a paltry 62 passing yards, but had a 9-yard TD run in the second quarter and a 21-yard TD rumble in […]
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