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The Case for 2025 Being a Top Three Season in BYU Football History

BYU is one of the most historic programs in college football history. They are the last program in college football to win a national championship as a “non-power” team in 1984. They are the last program to have a Heisman Trophy winner as a “non-power” team. LaVell Edwards is one of the greatest football coaches […]

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BYU Beats Georgia Tech in Pop-Tarts Bowl Thriller

BYU came back from a 21-10 halftime deficit and held on late to beat Georgia Tech 25-21 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. BYU was without star running back LJ Martin, and Bear Bachmeier had one if his best games of the season to carry BYU. Playing in a gimpy ankle, Bear finished with 325 passing, 1 […]

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Pop-Tarts Bowl Preview: BYU vs. Georgia Tech

Location: Camping World Stadium/Orlando, FL Time/Channel: 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET (ABC) Spread: -4 (BYU) Matchup History: 3-1 (BYU) What’s At Stake for BYU BYU just notched their second straight 11-win season, which they hadn’t done since 2006-2007. Now, with a bowl game to play, they seek their first 12 win season since 2001. They haven’t won […]

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LJ Martin to Miss Pop-Tarts Bowl After Shoulder Surgery

Kalani Sitake announced Monday that Big 12 offensive player of the year LJ Martin will miss the Pop-Tarts bowl Saturday after recently undergoing shoulder surgery. Martin had surgery after injuring his shoulder in the Iowa State game; he played in BYU’s five games after that. Martin was one of the best running backs in college […]

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BYU Football Schedules Home-and-Home Series with Notre Dame

Massive scheduling news dropped Monday morning as BYU announced a home-and-home series with Notre Dame beginning next season. BYU will host the Irish in Provo in 2026 and travel to South Bend in 2027. The release does not indicate exact dates for either game, although Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reports that next season’s game will […]

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How to watch no. 10 BYU Basketball vs. Eastern Washington

BYU Basketball wraps up non conference play Monday night at the Marriott Center against the Eastern Washington Eagles. The BYU Cougars are 11-1 on the season and 7-0 in Provo. The Cougars last played on Friday against Abilene Christian, defeating them by a final score of 85-67. AJ Dybantsa had a monster game, putting up […]

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BYU Big Man Abdullah Ahmed to Make Season Debut Monday

BYU is getting a big boost for the remainder of the season as Abdullah Ahmed announced he will make his season debut Monday versus Eastern Washington. He will be a sophomore this season. Ahmed enrolled at BYU for Winter Semester and is eligible for the remainder of the year now that Fall Semester is finished. […]

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How to watch no. 10 BYU Basketball vs. Abilene Christian

BYU Basketball plays its penultimate non-conference game on Fri. night when the Abilene Christian Wildcats visit the Marriott Center. The BYU Cougars are 10-1 so far on the season, and an unblemished 6-0 at the Marriott Center. They last played on Tues. against the Pacific Tigers in Provo. BYU won by a final score of […]

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BYU vs Abilene Christian Preview: BYU Huge Favorite Once Again

BYU continues its home stand when they welcome Abilene Christian to the Marriott Center Friday night. This is a Quad Four game for BYU and the first since the end of Fall Semester. KJ Perry and Abdullah Ahmed are both able to join the team now as mid-year enrollees. KJ Perry must redshirt this semester, […]

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BYU Seeks New Opponent After 26-27 Series With Cal Canceled

With the new regulations for the ACC’s scheduling process, the Cal Golden Bears needed to free up another slot in 2026 and 2027 for an extra conference game. That required the series between BYU and Cal to be canceled. The Bears were set to visit Provo next season and the Cougars were to return the […]

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BYU Rides Defense, Big Runs in Blowout Over Pacific

BYU got out to a 21-point halftime lead and countered a Pacific run in the second half to win 93-57 Tuesday night in Provo. BYU’s defense and its three-quarter court trap was stifling the entire night, holding Pacific to 39% shooting and forcing 18 turnovers. BYU’s offense had lapses, which allowed Pacific to cut the […]

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How to watch no. 10 BYU Basketball vs. Pacific

BYU Basketball’s home stand continues Tuesday night as the Pacific Tigers, an old WCC foe, visits the Marriott Center. BYU Basketball is 9-1 on the season and most recently played on Saturday in Provo, defeating UC Riverside by a final score of 100-53. Pacific is 8-3 on the year, including a 2-3 record on the […]

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BYU vs Pacific Preview: Old WCC Foe Returns to Marriott Center

Three seasons after leaving the WCC, BYU plays an old WCC foe when Pacific comes to the Marriott Center Tuesday evening. This is the second of a four-game homestand for BYU to end non-conference play against lower tier opponents. Pacific is the best of the four teams by a wide margin. They have a KenPom […]

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BYU Hits 100 Points, AJ Dybantsa Shines in Win Over UC Riverside

BYU got off to a quick start and never trailed in a 100-53 win over UC Riverside Saturday night in Provo. AJ Dybantsa stuffed the stat sheet and showed his all-around talent with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals. BYU’s bench also gave its best performance of the season with a season-high […]

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How to watch no. 10 BYU Basketball vs. UC Riverside

It’s been over a month, but BYU Basketball’s back at the Marriott Center Saturday night to play the UC Riverside Highlanders. The BYU Cougars return to Provo boasting a 8-1 record on the year. They are 4-0 in home games. BYU last played on Tues. Dec. 9 at Madison Square Garden in New York, where […]

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A Look Back at Past Matchups Between BYU and Georgia Tech

BYU is set to take on Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida on December 27. It’s an exciting matchup with an ACC squad coming off of a successful 9-3 season that saw them rise as high as No. 7 in the AP poll this year. BYU and the Yellow Jackets have faced […]

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BYU Basketball Notebook: Recruiting Update, Mid-Year Additions, Bench Outlook

The vibes are high around the BYU Basketball program after a thrilling 67-64 victory over Clemson in Madison Square Garden. AJ Dybantsa’s performance in particular in NYC has national media buzzing about his skills and BYU’s overall team as a national title contender. After six straight games away from Provo, BYU now has four games […]

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How to watch no. 10 BYU Basketball vs. Clemson

The BYU Cougars are on the road in New York City on Tues. afternoon to face the Clemson Tigers as part of the Jimmy V Classic. BYU is 7-1 on the season. The Cougars last played on Wed. Dec. 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. They defeated the Cal Baptist Lancers by […]

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