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Michigan “Planning” to Hire BYU Defensive Coordinator Jay Hill
Days after Michigan hired former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, Jay Hill is set to follow him to take the defensive coordinator position at Michigan, multiple outlets report. Jay Hill has been the defensive coordinator and associate head coach at BYU for the last three seasons since the Cougars joined the Big 12. BYU has […]
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 […]
How to watch no. 12 BYU Football vs. no. 24 Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl
BYU Football has one more game to play – The Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, FL against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday afternoon. After losing to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Title Game, BYU was left out of the College Football Playoff. The Cougars have an 11-2 record, with both of those losses […]
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 […]
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 […]
AJ Dybantsa Posts Triple Double in BYU Win Over Eastern Washington
One game after going for a career high 35 points, AJ Dybantsa nearly matched that and added a triple double as BYU beat Eastern Washington 109-81 Monday night in Provo. Eastern Washington came into the game with one of the worst defenses and BYU made them look like it. Dybantsa stole the show with 33 […]
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 […]
BYU vs Eastern Washington Preview: BYU Huge Favorite in Non-Conference Finale
BYU closes out its non-conference slate Monday night when they welcome Eastern Washington into the Marriott Center. This is the final game for BYU before beginning Big 12 play January 3 at Kansas State. While this game should be an easy win for BYU, one intriguing storyline is the likely debut of mid-year enrollee Adbullah […]
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 […]
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. […]
AJ Dybantsa Scores Career High to Lead BYU to Win Over Abilene Christian
AJ Dybantsa scored a career-high 35 points to lead BYU to a 85-67 win over Abilene Christian Friday night in Provo. Abilene Christian forced 18 BYU turnovers and stayed within striking distance for much of the night. ACU relies on pressure and fouls more than any team in the country, and AJ shot 20 free […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BYU vs UC Riverside Preview: BYU Massive Favorite in Return Home
BYU returns to the Marriott Center for the first time since November 11 when they host UC Riverside Saturday night in Provo. This is just BYU’s third home game of the season and the first game of a four-game homestand. The game is at 7pm MT on ESPN+. BYU and UC Riverside by the Numbers UC […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rob Wright Hits Game Winner as BYU Completes Historic Comeback to Beat Clemson
BYU went into halftime down 21 points and erased a 22-point second half deficit to beat Clemson 67-64 Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden. Rob Wright hit a catch-and-shoot three buzzer beating three on an inbounds play with 1.3 seconds left to seal the win. The 22-point comeback is the largest second half comeback in […]
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 […]
BYU vs Clemson Preview: BYU Looks to Add Another Quality Win in NYC
BYU has its final big test of the non-conference season they travel to New York City to play Clemson at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. The Tigers look like a potential tournament team and would be another quality win for BYU as they look to have a strong non-conference resume come March. […]