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Breaking Down BYU’s Path to Arlington For Big 12 Title Game

Exhale. After several emotional comeback victories, while staring defeat dead in the face in a handful of scenarios, BYU is 8-0. And now they get a bye week. Yes, the Cougars are technically perfect after winning their 10th game in a row, dating back to last year’s Houston game and are now 5-0 in Big […]

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BYU Moves into AP Poll Top 10 After Iowa State Win

After a 14-point win over Iowa State, BYU moved up one spot to #10 in the AP Poll released Sunday. BYU is tied with Miami at #10 in the poll. BYU is one of five Big 12 teams ranked along with Texas Tech (13), Cincinnati (17), Houston (22), and Utah (24). Utah re-entering the rankings […]

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Bear Bachmeier Shines as BYU Gets Road Comeback Win at Iowa State

BYU overcame an awful start and key injuries in a comeback 41-27 road win over Iowa State Saturday afternoon in Ames. After falling behind 24-10 late in the first half, Bear Bachmeier took over and led BYU with with 307 passing yards and 2 touchdowns and was BYU’s leading rusher with 49 rushing yards and […]

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How to watch no. 11 BYU Football at Iowa State

The undefeated BYU Cougars play at Iowa State on Saturday afternoon. BYU is 7-0 overall, 4-0 in the Big 12. They played rival Utah Utes last week in Provo, winning by a final score of 24-21. Iowa State has a 5-2 record and are 2-2 in conference play. The Cyclones had a bye last week […]

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BYU Enemy Scouting Report: Iowa State Cyclones

Game location: Jack Trice Stadium/Ames, IA Game time/channel: 12:30 pm PT/3:30pm ET (FOX) Spread: -2.5 (Iowa State) Matchup History: 5-0 (Iowa State) Indeed, BYU has never beaten Iowa State. In fact, it’s the most matchups for a BYU opponent without the Cougars scoring at least one win in their history. Granted, they’ve only played once […]

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BYU Makes Top 3 for G-League Big Man Abdullah Ahmed

BYU has made the final 3 for former G-League Center Abdullah Ahmed along with Houston and Mississippi State, he announced with Joe Tipton. How is Ahmed even eligible as a former G-League player? Ahmed is the latest player of a recent ruling that has allowed G-League players to play college ball. Santa Clara and Louisville […]

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BYU Needs to Learn From Last Year’s Letdown After Utah Win

Take this in BYU fans — BYU beat Utah. Again. BYU has not lost to Utah in over six years. Life is good for Cougar fans. Some celebrated long into Saturday night and into Sunday morning, and even beyond. It’s now three straight over the Utes. You wore your best BYU tie to church on […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

AJ Dybantsa Named AP Preseason All-American

The Associated Press released its All-American Team Monday and AJ Dybantsa was one of five players that made the exclusive team. He is the lone freshman. Below are the five players and their vote totals out of 57 voters. Kansas’ Darryn Peterson got the nod as the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, but Dybantsa […]

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BYU Opens as Early Underdog to Iowa State

FanDuel released its week 9 lines and BYU is an early 2.5-point road underdog to Iowa State on Saturday. The early line has fluctuated between a pick ‘em and BYU slight underdog since the line released this morning and will likely fluctuate throughout the week. The point total for the game is 49.5. The Cyclones […]

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BYU Moves up in AP Poll after Utah Win

The week 9 AP Poll was released Sunday and BYU moved up from #15 to #11 after their 24-21 win over Utah. The win moved BYU to 7-0 and puts BYU as one of six undefeated teams in the country. BYU is one of four ranked Big 12 teams along with Texas Tech (14), Cincinnati […]

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BYU Beats Utah to Extend Season and Rivalry Win Streak

Bear Bachmeier delivered one of the most iconic plays in Holy War history and BYU held on late to beat Utah 24-21 Saturday night in Provo. Up 17-14 with just over 5 minutes left and facing a third & ten, Bear Bachmeier dragged several Utes with him 22 yards to the endzone to put the […]

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Thoughts and Takeaways from BYU’s Exhibition Game at Nebraska

BYU went to Lincoln and lost a tight 90-89 game to the Cornhuskers Saturday. This was an exhibition game and does not count towards either team’s win/loss total. Andrej Kostic and Jared McGregor missed shots in the final seconds that would have given BYU the win. BYU treated this like a NBA preseason game, and […]

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How to watch no. 15 BYU Football vs. no. 23 Utah

Can BYU Football make it to 7-0 on the season against visiting rivals Utah on Saturday night? BYU notched its sixth straight win in Cardiac Cougs fashion last week at Arizona, winning in 2OT by a final score of 33-27. The Cougars are 3-0 in Big 12 play. The Utah Utes are 5-1 on the […]

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BYU vs Nebraska Exhibition Preview: How to Watch, What to Expect

We’ll get our first chance to watch Kevin Young’s new squad this Saturday when BYU travels to Lincoln to play Nebraska in the first of two exhibition games. Exhibition games do not count against a teams total record and is essentially a preseason game. This game tips off at 11am MT/12pm CT Saturday on B1G+. […]

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BYU Enemy Scouting Report: Utah Utes

Game location: LaVell Edwards Stadium/Provo, UT Game time/channel: Saturday, October 18, 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET (FOX) Spread: -3.5 (Utah) Matchup History: 59-33-4 (Utah) BYU has not faced any opponent in their history more than the Utes. In 96 official matchups, the Utes own the edge. You would need hours, not just a few minutes in the […]

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BYU vs. Utah: Is 2025 the Biggest Holy War Ever?

BYU and Utah are set to meet for the 97th time (according to BYU) in what is known to most as the Holy War. First, why is it the “Holy War”? Wikipedia explains that it’s the Holy War because “the fact that BYU is owned and administered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]

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BYU Basketball Makes Top 5 for 4-Star Wing Anthony Felesi

4-Star wing Anthony Felesi announced his top five schools Tuesday and BYU made the cut along with UCLA, USC, Pitt, and San Diego State. Felesi is in his second year at Utah Prep and is rated the #49 prospect in the 2026 class by 247 Sports. Prior to Utah Prep he attended Orem High School. […]

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TV and Broadcast Details Set for BYU at Iowa State

The Big 12 released Week 9 broadcast details, and BYU-Iowa State in Ames will kickoff at 3:30 ET on FOX. This will be the second consecutive FOX game for BYU; the Utah game this Saturday is on the same network. The Cyclones got off to a 5-0 start and were up to #14 in the […]

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