Ben Criddle
A broken calendar and a critical choice: The future of BYU and Kalani Sitake hangs in balance
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:23 p.m.
In a week when BYU football should be focused on one of the biggest games in program history, the conversation in Provo has shifted somewhere entirely different.
BYU football: How is Aaron Roderick's ground game one of best in the Big 12?
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 11 - 9:54 a.m.
What once looked like a deep and versatile running back room for BYU entering the 2025 season has instead turned into one of the team's most unpredictable position groups.
BYU's win over Stanford matters more than just the scoreboard
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 12:44 p.m.
When BYU knocked off Stanford over the weekend, it wasn't just another early-season Power Four nonconference victory.
Ben Criddle: Why Bear Bachmeier is set up for early success at BYU
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 2:12 p.m.
When BYU opens its 2025 season, the biggest storyline in Provo won't be about the Big 12 schedule or Kalani Sitake's program as a whole.
BYU football: Why 4-star Nusi Taumoepeau chose BYU
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 12:03 p.m.
When BYU landed Nusi Taumoepeau, they landed a defensive anchor, a tone-setter, and perhaps the most dynamic defensive player in the west for the 2025 class.
Cougars in the pros: Why BYU football has quality, quantity of talent in the NFL
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 9:17 a.m.
BYU football's modern day NFL presence is no longer in question with a consistent pipeline from Provo to the pros.
From developer to pass defense architect: Jernaro Gilford's rise at BYU
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 11:29 a.m.
For nearly a decade, Jernaro Gilford has been one of the favorite figures on BYU's coaching staff.
Pay to play: Will Snowden on NIL, agents, the portal, and the shifting sands of college recruiting
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 9:20 a.m.
As college football continues to evolve in the wake of the NIL era, the traditional model of recruiting, development, and player loyalty is being fundamentally reshaped.
'It just feels right': 3 Star WR Legend Glasker commits to BYU — citing culture, family and fit
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 12:19 p.m.
Lehi High standout Legend Glasker has committed to play football at BYU, giving the Cougars one of the most electrifying wide receivers in the state of Utah for the 2026 recruiting class.
BYU basketball's Trey Stewart the unsung hero of the top-25 Cougars
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 11:35 a.m.
This year's BYU men's basketball team is full of good and inspiring storylines; although, it's hard to think of one better than the play of Trey Stewart.
Is Egor Demin still a lottery pick? Assessing the BYU star's NBA draft stock after 15 games
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 6:43 p.m.
Through 15 games, Demin's statistical profile tells a mixed story.
BYU football: Did Jake Retzlaff silence his doubters on Saturday?
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:06 a.m.
There's much to be optimistic about moving forward to the final 11 games of the 2024 season.
Ben Criddle: BYU football will need both Retzlaff, Bohananon if they want to go bowling
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 9:07 a.m.
Most Cougars fans anxiously await the announcement of whether it's Jake Retzlaff or Gerry Bohanon who will be named the starter at QB.
BYU football: Are BYU fans wrong about Aaron Roderick?
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 1:01 p.m.
Presenting a competitive offensive unit on a consistent basis is a complicated process that can prove a challenge for even the brightest and most accomplished coaching minds.
Why Brayden Keim is poised to become BYU's next NFL tackle
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 9:02 a.m.
Based on the pretext provided over the past two seasons, the 6-foot-9, 315-pound Alta High product should be set for marked improvement.
Ben Criddle: Is BYU athletics a missionary tool?
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 6:31 p.m.
It's a tale as old as time for most BYU fans — an age-old question discussed amongst many within Cougar Nation: Is BYU athletics a missionary tool?
BYU football: How Fesi Sitake sold a 4-star wide receiver on BYU
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 9:02 a.m.
BYU has made notable strides recently in recruiting and developing NFL-quality receivers, and top recruits are beginning to notice.
BYU basketball: Why 4-star guard Elijah Crawford may exceed his lofty expectation
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 3:19 p.m.
Not all stats are created equal, though the numbers put up by recent BYU commitment Elijah Crawford for prestigious Brewster Academy largely speak for themselves.
BYU football: Sitake's influence plays big in securing top defensive line recruit's commitment
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 12:06 p.m.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake's strengths as a recruiter are obvious to anyone who has engaged with him for even a small amount of time.
BYU football: Why 3-star RB Cale Breslin is a perfect fit for the Cougars
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 1:40 p.m.
Recruiting ties are forged in a variety ways, and a somewhat casual social media interaction blossomed into BYU securing a promising running back recruit as part of its 2025 signing class.
BYU football: Who will be the starters along the offensive line in 2024?
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 10:28 a.m.
Leausa's path to BYU isn't typical, but now that he's set to arrive at Provo, he couldn't be more grateful for the challenges he's met and for the possibilities in front of him.
Ben Criddle: Why Chris Burgess left his alma mater for BYU
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 1:05 p.m.
Chris Burgess outlined three primary reasons why he chose BYU, all of which played pivotal in making his decision.
Ben Criddle: BYU basketball's most valuable addition may not be who you think
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 10:55 a.m.
After a very brief, albeit immensely impactful introduction, Brandon Dunson forged a strong connection with Kevin Young immediately.
The transfer portal story of Marcus Adams Jr. is different than others in college sports
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 1:48 p.m.
Marcus Adams is keenly aware of all the noise around his transfer, and has unfortunately been privy to a lot of the talk regarding his circumstance.
