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BYU offense outperforms defense in fall camp scrimmage
BYU's offense, led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, outperformed the defense in the Cougars' first fall camp scrimmage on Saturday. Bachmeier connected with receivers consistently while the defense struggled with assignments, Deseret News reports.
August 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM MT · via Deseret News · 3 sources
BYU offensive coordinator confident in Cougars' 2026 attack
Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson profiles BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, who expresses confidence that the Cougars' offense will excel in 2026 despite past criticism. Roderick, who has faced scrutiny for conservative play-calling, points to improved talent and his evolving coaching approach as reasons for optimism.
August 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 5 sources
ESPN profiles Kalani Sitake ahead of potential CFP berth
ESPN published a feature on BYU football coach Kalani Sitake, describing him as a favorite coach on the verge of leading the Cougars to the College Football Playoff. The profile explores Sitake's coaching philosophy, his relationships with players, and BYU's rise in the Big 12.
August 16, 2026 at 6:07 AM MT · via ESPN
Tribune columnist: BYU must deliver on promises to Sitake
Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson argues that BYU football coach Kalani Sitake's recent comments about resource frustrations suggest the university has not fulfilled commitments made when convincing him to stay in Provo rather than pursue other opportunities.
August 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 23 sources
BYU's Gibb set for FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifier with Team Canada
BYU basketball player Trey Gibb will represent Team Canada in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifier tournament, according to BYU Athletics. Gibb's selection for the Canadian national team provides international competition experience as the Cougars' guard prepares for the 2026-27 college basketball season. The tournament serves as a pathway to Olympic qualification for participating nations.
August 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM MT · via BYU Athletics
BYU basketball emerges as frontrunner for fifth-year big man
Yahoo Sports reports BYU basketball has become the frontrunner to land fifth-year big man Jaxon Kohler, a significant recruiting development for the Cougars. The acquisition would strengthen BYU's frontcourt depth heading into the season.
August 14, 2026 at 7:06 AM MT · via Yahoo Sports · 5 sources
March 2027 could deliver unprecedented BYU basketball doubleheader
BYU Cougars Wire reports that March 18, 2027, could feature both BYU men's and women's basketball teams playing on the same day in NCAA tournament action. The scenario would require both teams to advance in their respective tournaments and receive specific tournament seedings and scheduling. The potential doubleheader would be an unprecedented day for BYU basketball fans.
August 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM MT · via BYU Cougars Wire
Former BYU player Tanner Wall's path from Cougars to NFL inspires fans
Deseret News columnist reflects on former BYU football player Tanner Wall's journey from realizing his lifelong dream of playing for the Cougars to making an NFL roster. Wall's path exemplifies the dedication and persistence that makes BYU football stories compelling to fans. The piece celebrates Wall's accomplishment and the joy of witnessing a player achieve his professional football aspirations.
August 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM MT · via Deseret News · 2 sources
AJ Dybantsa, BYU football to play on three Saturdays this fall
BYU Cougars Wire reports that highly touted basketball recruit AJ Dybantsa and BYU football will both have Saturday competitions this fall, with the football team playing three Saturday games during the season. The scheduling overlap creates a unique opportunity for fans to see both the nation's top basketball prospect and the Cougars' Big 12 football campaign on the same days. The Saturday games represent exceptions to BYU's traditional no-Sunday-play policy.
August 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM MT · via BYU Cougars Wire
BYU football releases photo day images and roster numbers
BYU Athletics released its 2026 football photo day images and updated roster numbers ahead of fall camp, according to BYU's official athletics site.
August 13, 2026 at 2:05 AM MT · via BYU Athletics
Single tickets for BYU-Notre Dame game going for over $16K on resale sites
Single tickets for BYU's game against Notre Dame are selling for more than $16,000 on resale platforms, ABC4 Utah reports. The November matchup in South Bend represents one of the season's marquee games for both programs. The astronomical secondary-market prices reflect high demand among BYU fans for the Cougars' first trip to Notre Dame Stadium as Big 12 members.
August 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 2 sources
Sports Illustrated ranks Texas Tech one spot ahead of BYU in preseason
Sports Illustrated's preseason Big 12 Conference rankings placed Texas Tech one spot ahead of BYU, according to BYU Cougars Wire. The close positioning of the two programs in the rankings reflects expectations for competitive parity in the conference this season.
August 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM MT · via BYU Cougars Wire · 2 sources