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3-Star Cornerback Demichael Burks Commits to BYU

BYU added a cornerback to its 2027 class as Las Vegas native Demichael Burks announced his commitment to BYU on Monday. Burks was previously committed to Fresno State. He is rated a 3-Star prospect by Rivals. Listed at 6-foot-2, Burks plays on both sides of the ball, but according to Jeff Hansen of 247 Sports […]

What is BYU QB Bear Bachmeier’s Ceiling?

2025 was one of the best seasons in BYU football history. They won 12 games for just the fifth time in school history. They made the Big 12 Conference Championship Game and won an exciting Pop-Tarts Bowl over Georgia Tech. They finished ranked No. 11 in the final AP poll. Only three BYU teams ever, […]

BYU Basketball Big 12 Matchups Set

The Big 12 released matchups for its 18-game conference schedule Thursday. Teams will will play three teams twice, six teams home only, and six teams away only. Below are BYU’s opponent matchups. Home and Away: Utah, Arizona, TCU Home Only: Kansas, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Baylor Away Only: Arizona State, UCF, Colorado, […]

Early Betting Lines Released for BYU-Notre Dame, BYU-Utah

BYU football kicks off its season in three months when they host Utah Tech on September 5. DraftKings has released early betting lines for notable games in the 2026 season, and BYU-Notre Dame in Provo on October 17 and BYU-Utah in Salt Lake City on November 7 are two of the games. BYU is an […]

LJ Martin Enters 2026 On Doorstep of BYU History

When you think of all-time BYU running backs, the first names that come to mind are likely Jamaal Williams, Luke Staley, Harvey Unga, Tyler Allgeier, and Jamal Willis. What if I told you that current BYU running back LJ Martin is a solid season away from being on top of the record books at BYU, […]

Reports: BYU Receiver Cody Hagen to Retire

BYU’s receiving corps has taken hits this offseason. First, Parker Kingston was removed from BYU (both as a student and from the football team) in mid-February 2026 after his arrest on a first-degree felony rape charge. Many assumed that Cody Hagen would take on Kingston’s role as the speedster on the team with special teams […]

BYU Golf Headed to NCAA Finals in Legendary Coach’s Final Season

It’s always noteworthy when a BYU team is making national waves. The men’s golf team, under longtime coach Bruce Brockbank, played the NCAA Regionals this week in Athens, GA. 13 teams played in each region with the top five advancing to the finals in San Diego, CA after three rounds in three days in Athens. […]

BYU Basketball Recruiting Notebook: 5/16 Update on the Big Man Search

The tradition continues of my BYU Basketball Notebook where I highlight BYU’s search for a starting big man. I say that tongue in cheek (sort of), but BYU still needs a starting center. If the season started tomorrow, Khadim Mboup would be the starting center and Adam Stewart would be the backup. That’s not going […]

Update on BYU Non-Conference Schedule with Northwestern Added

BYU’s 2026 non-conference schedule is nearing completion. Jon Rothstein reported Friday that BYU will play Northwestern in the Delta Center (SLC) this coming season. Teams can schedule 32 games this upcoming season, up from the previous 31, meaning BYU will have 14 non-conference games and 18 Big 12 games. Sources have told me of the […]

BYU’s Evan Johnson Deserves Consideration as One of Nation’s Top CBs

They call him “Schmev.” BYU cornerback Evan Johnson returns to the team in 2026, after a very strong junior season. Over the season, he became something of an emotional leader in the secondary with a knack for making big plays in big moments. Johnson hauled in five interceptions in 2025. But these weren’t just any […]

BYU Basketball Schedules Series with Utah State

BYU and Utah State announced a two game series Tuesday morning. The teams will play December 9, 2026 in the Marriott Center and again in 2027 in the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. This is the first meeting between the schools since 2021. BYU has won the past 10 matchups. Utah State’s release says […]

BYU Basketball Recruiting Notebook: The Big Man Search Continues

The calendar has flipped to May and BYU is still in pursuit of its starting center for next season. BYU has 12 players slotted in for next season’s roster, but the Cougs still have a gaping hole at center. Khadim Mboup and TCU transfer Adam Stewart are the only two players on the roster that […]

BYU Is Squarely in Race in Wide Open Big 12

The Big 12 Conference is one of the most exciting football conferences in the country. Among the four “power” conferences, the Big 12 has the most teams with better than +700 odds to win the conference (three). Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah all have odds better than that ahead of the season to become Big […]

AJ Dybantsa Writes Heartfelt Thank You Message to BYU

After officially declaring for the NBA Draft last week, AJ Dybantsa published a long “thank you” message to BYU on his LinkedIn Monday. Below is the full post: “When I committed to BYU, I knew I was signing up for something bigger than basketball. A lot of people questioned the decision. For me, the choice […]

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BYU Makes Top 5 for 5-Star Center Obinna Ekezie

After a visit to Provo over the weekend, BYU has made the top 5 for 5-star Center Obinna Ekezie Jr . Ekezie is a member of the 2027 class, but is considering reclassifying to the 2026 class and joining a program this coming season. He turns 18 in May. Obinna arrived to Provo for his […]

5-Star Big Man Obinna Ekezie Sets BYU Visit

Arguably the best high school big man in the country is visiting BYU. 7-foot Center Obinna Ekezie Jr is set to arrive to BYU today (Saturday) for an official visit, sources tell me. 247 Sports’ Dushawn London was first to publicly report. Ekezie is rated a 5-Star player by all the major recruiting services and […]

BYU LB Jack Kelly Selected by NY Giants in 6th Round of NFL Draft

BYU had its first player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft as Linebacker Jack Kelly was selected by the New York Giants with the 193 pick overall in the sixth round. Kelly was one of BYU’s most impactful players the past two seasons after transferring in from Weber State. Kelly was named First Team All-Big […]

TCU Big Man Transfer Adam Stewart Commits to BYU

BYU added a familiar face as TCU big man Adam Stewart announced his commitment to BYU. Stewart committed to BYU back in April 2022 before his mission to Paris, France. After his mission, he transferred to TCU where he spent the last two seasons. A 6-foot-11 big man, Stewart will not count against BYU’s 15-roster […]

Predictions For BYU Players in 2026 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is Thursday. Hundreds of young football players eagerly await for their name to be called by the commissioner or special guest of the league as it hosts the draft over three days, with rounds two and three on Friday, ending with the final four rounds Saturday. For BYU, this is not a […]

Clemson Transfer Jake Wahlin Commits to BYU

BYU added its third transfer this cycle as Clemson transfer Jake Wahlin announced his commitment to BYU. Sources tell me he chose BYU over Kansas State, Cincinnati, Cal, and others. Jake signed with BYU before his mission, but after he returned home he played at Utah for two seasons. He played at Clemson this past […]