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Bear Bachmeier throws 3 TDs as No. 15 BYU beats Arizona 28-17
Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns to rally No. 15 BYU to a 28-17 victory over Arizona on Saturday, according to KUTV.
September 13, 2026 at 2:03 AM MT · via KUTV 2
Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper makes BYU debut with two touchdown catches
Oregon transfer wide receiver Kyler Kasper made an immediate impact in his BYU debut Saturday, catching two touchdown passes in the Cougars' 28-17 win over Arizona, Deseret News reports.
September 13, 2026 at 2:03 AM MT · via Deseret News
BYU rallies past Arizona 28-17 after trailing at halftime
No. 15 BYU rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Arizona 28-17 on Saturday, improving to 2-0 on the season. The Cougars trailed 17-14 at the break before dominating the second half.
September 13, 2026 at 2:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 8 sources
BYU to honor 1976 team 'that changed college football' at Saturday's game
BYU will honor its 1976 football team during Saturday's game against Arizona, recognizing the squad Deseret News calls "the team that changed college football." The 1976 Cougars pioneered offensive innovations that reshaped the sport and launched BYU's rise to national prominence.
September 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · 2 sources
Fred Warner, 49ers beat Puka Nacua, Rams in former BYU stars' opener
San Francisco's Fred Warner and the 49ers defeated Los Angeles' Puka Nacua and the Rams 28-14 in the NFL season opener played in Australia, Deseret News reports. Both Warner, a linebacker, and Nacua, a wide receiver, played at BYU before their NFL careers.
September 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM MT · via Deseret News
Utah governor tells ESPN state is MLB expansion 'front-runner'
Utah Governor Spencer Cox told ESPN senior MLB insider Jeff Passan that Utah is a "front-runner" for Major League Baseball expansion, according to an interview broadcast on KUTV. Cox discussed the state's pitch for a team, including stadium site options and fan base projections.
September 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM MT · via KUTV 2 · 2 sources
BYU falls to No. 22, Utah climbs to No. 12 in AP poll
BYU dropped four spots to No. 22 in the latest AP Top 25 college football poll despite a 63-7 opening win over Southern Utah, while Utah rose two positions to No. 12 after defeating Florida 24-13 on the road. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Kyle Whittingham fell out of coaching rankings entirely in a separate poll.
September 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
Freshman Glasker scores three TDs in BYU's 63-7 season-opening win
No. 14 BYU dominated Utah Tech 63-7 in its season opener Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Freshman running back scored three touchdowns in the blowout victory.
September 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 3 sources
BYU-Notre Dame game seen as program's most important of 2026 season
College football analysts agree that BYU's upcoming game against Notre Dame is the most consequential on the Cougars' 2026 schedule, according to the Deseret News. The matchup is seen as a defining opportunity for the program to prove itself against elite national competition.
September 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM MT · via Deseret News
BYU expected to dominate outmatched Utah Tech in season opener
KSL's Pick Six preview characterizes Saturday's BYU-Utah Tech game as a "pick-your-score" contest for the Cougars. As a Big 12 favorite, BYU is expected to build a commanding lead early before giving extensive playing time to backups and reserves.
September 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM MT · via KSL
BYU defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga debuts Saturday
Kelly Poppinga makes his debut as BYU's defensive coordinator Saturday when the Cougars open their 2026 season against Utah Tech, Deseret News reports. Poppinga took over the role after serving as linebackers coach and brings a different defensive philosophy to the program.
September 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via Deseret News
BYU opens 2026 season Saturday against Utah Tech
BYU kicks off its 2026 football season Saturday against Utah Tech in Provo, with the Cougars looking ahead to their high-profile matchup against Notre Dame later in the schedule, Deseret News reports. The season opener marks the debut of new defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga's system.
September 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · 3 sources