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No. 14 BYU volleyball sweeps Utah in rivalry match
The 14th-ranked BYU volleyball team swept Utah in three sets Thursday night at the Huntsman Center in the first of two rivalry meetings this season. The Cougars dominated the match despite playing in a hostile road environment.
October 16, 2026 at 3:38 AM MT · via KSL
Steve Young named guest picker for BYU's College GameDay broadcast
Former BYU quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young will be the guest picker when ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcasts from Provo on Saturday for the Cougars' game against Notre Dame, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Young, who played at BYU from 1980 to 1983 and later starred in the NFL, is among the most prominent athletes in the school's history.
October 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
BYU-Notre Dame matchup carries enormous stakes for Cougars and Big 12
KSL's Pac-12 Hotline analyzes why Saturday's BYU-Notre Dame game carries huge implications for the Cougars' season and gigantic consequences for the Big 12 conference's national standing. The piece argues the matchup ranks among the most significant in BYU's 104-year football history, second only to the 1984 Holiday Bowl that clinched the program's national championship.
October 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM MT · via KSL · 5 sources
Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt's faith journey from mission to majors
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt's path to Major League Baseball included serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deseret News profiles Pratt's faith and his journey through the minor leagues to the majors.
October 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM MT · via Deseret News · 2 sources
ESPN GameDay picks BYU-Notre Dame over other ranked college matchups
ESPN's College GameDay selected the BYU-Notre Dame matchup for its October 13 broadcast, choosing it over other top-25 games. The Salt Lake Tribune examines why the network made this selection, considering factors like BYU's No. 8 ranking, Notre Dame's No. 2 spot, and the national interest in the game. The decision brings the sport's most prominent pregame show to a program with a significant Latter-day Saint fanbase and institutional connection.
October 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 17 sources
Notre Dame coach Freeman previews 'exactly why we're here' BYU matchup
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman told reporters Monday that Saturday's game against No. 8 BYU is "exactly why we're at Notre Dame" — a marquee matchup between top-10 programs with national championship implications.
October 13, 2026 at 3:16 AM MT · via Deseret News
Two key BYU starters return to depth chart for Notre Dame game
BYU added two key starters back to its depth chart ahead of Saturday's Top 10 matchup against No. 2 Notre Dame, Sports Illustrated reports.
October 13, 2026 at 3:16 AM MT · via Sports Illustrated
BYU climbs to No. 8 in AP poll; Utah unranked after loss
BYU rose to No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 poll and will host No. 2 Notre Dame next weekend, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.
October 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
BYU quarterback Bachmeier carries Cougars to win without star running back
Bear Bachmeier threw for 329 yards and ran for 109 as No. 8 BYU defeated Iowa State 24-10 on Friday night without injured star running back LJ Martin. The performance sets up a crucial matchup with Notre Dame next week.
October 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 18 sources
BYU announces major football facilities investment through PV3 partnership
BYU Athletics announced a landmark partnership with PV3 Enterprises that includes substantial investment in football facilities and expanded name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities for players. The announcement comes as the program competes in the Big 12 Conference.
October 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via BYU Athletics · 2 sources
LDS apostle traveled with Utah football to Iowa State game
Utah football interim head coach Morgan Scalley confirmed that Latter-day Saint apostle Ronald A. Rasband joined the team's road trip to Iowa State. Scalley described Rasband's presence as uplifting for the players and staff.
October 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
BYU-Notre Dame game set for prime time on ABC
BYU's home matchup against Notre Dame will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time in a prime-time slot on ABC, giving the game a national audience. The highly anticipated contest will be played at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
October 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM MT · via KUTV 2 · 3 sources