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Takeaways and Observations from BYU’s Narrow Loss to UConn

BYU travelled across the country to a UConn-dominant crowd and nearly completed a 20-point second half comeback in a 86-84 loss to #3 UConn. UConn went ahead 59-39 with under 15 minutes to go before AJ Dybantsa took over and showed why he could be the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. After a dismal […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

How to watch no. 12 BYU Football vs. TCU

BYU Football is looking to bounce back with a win on Saturday against the TCU Horned Frogs, as they visit Provo. The BYU Cougars suffered their one and only loss of the season last week on Saturday morning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock. BYU is now 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the […]

2 months ago | 1 read

How to watch no. 7 BYU Basketball at no. 3 UConn

BYU Basketball’s biggest game of the new season will be Saturday evening in Boston against the UConn Huskies. The BYU Cougars are 3-0 and last played on Tuesday at the Marriott Center against the Delaware Blue Hens. Though BYU struggled through the first half and change, they came out victorious by a final score of […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

BYU Enemy Scouting Report: TCU Horned Frogs

Game location: LaVell Edwards Stadium/Provo, UT Game time/channel: Saturday, November 15, 7:15pm PT/10:15pm ET (ESPN) Spread:-3.5 (BYU) Matchup History: 7-5 (TCU) Of course, the Cougars and Horned Frogs have a deeper history than BYU has with most Big 12 teams. This is in fact, the third time BYU and TCU have shared a conference. From […]

2 months ago | 1 read

BYU vs UConn Preview: BYU Looks to Make Early-Season Statement

BYU heads to Boston for a top 10 matchup versus #3 UConn Saturday in Boston. UConn is 3-0 after walloping three cupcakes, and BYU has the same record after beating Villanova in Vegas and then beating two cupcakes of their own. Kennard Davis’ status moving forward is obviously on many people’s minds. I’ll just share […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

BYU Forward Kennard Davis Placed Under Arrest for Suspected DUI

Provo Police sent out a media release Thursday evening that BYU forward Kennard Davis was placed under arrest for a suspected DUI. Below is the full release from Provo Police. “At approximately 11:45 am on Thursday November 13th, 2025, Provo Police Officers responded to a crash at the intersection of 900 W Center St. During […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

BYU Basketball Rides Second Half Outburst in Win Over Delaware

BYU overcame an awful first half with a three-point barrage in the second half to beat Delaware 85-68 Tuesday night in Provo. Delaware jumped out to a 10-0 lead and never trailed as they took a 37-34 in the first half. The Blue Hens slowed the game, went into a zone defense, and BYU was […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Three Things We Learned From BYU’s First Loss

BYU got whooped by Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock. The Red Raiders flexed their muscles and depth in the 29-7 rout. Still, this puts BYU at 8-1. They have everything still in front of them, minus a perfect season. They still control their own destiny to make it to Arlington for the Big 12 […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

G-League Big Man Abdullah Ahmed Commits to BYU

BYU added the fourth commitment to its 2026 class as Egyptian big man Abdullah Ahmed announced his commitment to BYU on Tuesday. Ahmed took an official visit to BYU over the weekend and chose BYU over other finalist Houston. He is expected to enroll at BYU mid-year for Winter Semester. Ahmed is listed at 6-foot-10 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

How to watch no. 7 BYU Basketball vs. Delaware

BYU Basketball’s third game of the season is on Tuesday night at the Marriott Center against the Delaware Blue Hens. The BYU Cougars are 2-0 and most recently played on Saturday night in Provo against the Holy Cross Crusaders. BYU won that one by a final score of 98-53. Delaware, out of Conference USA, is […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

BYU vs Delaware Preview: Cougars Massive Favorite Once Again

BYU is 2-0 and up to #7 in the AP Poll after week one wins over Villanova and Holy Cross. BYU hosts Delaware Tuesday night before heading to Boston for a clash versus #3 UConn. Tuesday’s game against Delaware is at 7pm MT on CBSSN. BYU and Delaware by the Numbers Delaware KenPom: 234 Delaware record: […]

2 months ago | 1 read

BYU Basketball Moves up in AP Poll After Week One

After opening the season at #8 in the AP Preseason Poll, BYU moved up one spot to #7 in the AP Poll released Monday. BYU opened week one with a neutral court win over Villanova and blowout home win over Holy Cross. BYU is one of 6 Big 12 teams ranked along with Houston (1), […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

BYU Opens as Home Favorite Over TCU

FanDuel released this week’s college football lines and BYU is an early 6.5-point home favorite over TCU. The point total is 51.5. Both teams are coming off losses this weekend. BYU lost a 29-7 top 10 matchup on the road at Texas Tech while TCU lost 20-17 at home to Iowa State. The Horned Frogs’ […]

3 months ago | 1 read

BYU Blows Out Holy Cross in Home Opener

BYU jumped out to a quick lead and were never threatened in a 98-53 win over Holy Cross Saturday night in Provo. BYU started the game on a 10-0 run and went into halftime up 58-25. Five BYU players scored in double digits, led by 20 from Richie Saunders and 17 from AJ Dybantsa. Dawson […]

3 months ago | 1 read

How to watch no. 8 BYU Basketball vs. Holy Cross

BYU Basketball has its home opener on Saturday night against the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Cougars began the season in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena against the Villanova Wildcats on Monday, coming out victorious by a final score of 71-66. Holy Cross, out of the Patriot League, opened their season on Monday, as well. They […]

3 months ago | 1 read

How to watch no. 8 BYU Football at no. 9 Texas Tech

After its second bye week of the season, BYU Football plays again in a big-time matchup at Texas Tech on Saturday morning. The BYU Cougars remain undefeated at 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big 12. They last played on Oct. 25 at Iowa State, winning by a final score of 41-27. When the first […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

BYU vs Holy Cross Preview: BYU Massive Favorite in Home Opener

After two exhibitions and a regular season opener away from Provo, BYU plays at home for the first time Saturday night when they host Holy Cross. The game tips off at 7pm MT on ESPN+. BYU and Holy Cross by the Numbers Holy Cross KenPom: 341 Holy Cross record: 0-1; 89-79 loss at Providence BYU KenPom: 17 […]

3 months ago | 1 read

BYU Enemy Scouting Report: Texas Tech Red Raiders

Game location: Jones AT&T Stadium/Lubbock, TX Game time/channel: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET (ABC) Spread: -10.5 (Texas Tech) Matchup History: 1-1 BYU and the Red Raiders have only met twice on the gridiron. It’s actually the least amount of times BYU has played a member of the current Big 12. Amazingly, this is BYU’s first trip to […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

BYU Makes Top 10 in Initial College Football Playoff Rankings

The Inaugural College Football Playoff rankings debuted Tuesday and BYU checked in at #7 and is the highest rated Big 12 team. BYU is one of three Big 12 teams ranked along with Texas Tech (8) and Utah (13). All three teams are ranked higher in the CFP rankings than they are in the AP […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

BYU Running Back LJ Martin Expected to Play at Texas Tech

BYU could get a big boost in Lubbock on Saturday as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that star running back LJ Martin practiced Monday and is expected to play at Texas Tech. Martin exited BYU’s game at Iowa State in the first half with a shoulder injury after carrying the ball five times. BYU leaned […]

3 months ago | 1 read