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Can BYU's offensive line carve out another 12-win season? Here's why Cougars are confident
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted April 8 - 9:02 a.m.
With veteran coach TJ Woods and a trio of highly-touted transfers, can BYU's offensive line build on last season's success and move the Cougars towards their goal of a Big 12 championship?
After a head start on spring, BYU freshman Enoch Watson adapting to QB role
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted April 2 - 11:26 p.m.
The former three-star prospect who played for BYU alums Ty Detmer and Max Hall at American Leadership Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona, joined the team during the 2025 postseason.
For BYU's Kalani Sitake, 'alumni' is more than a label. Here's how one is aiding Cougars in spring
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted March 25 - 10:28 a.m.
There were two Isaiahs on BYU's practice field during spring training camp, as former defensive lineman Isaiah Bagnah returned from his first season in the CFL to mentor his former teammates.
Can Bear Bachmeier take next step, lead BYU football to next level as sophomore?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted March 6 - 9:03 a.m.
Entrenched as a starter after completing 64.9% of his passes for 3,033 yards and 15 touchdowns and running for 527 yards and 11 scores, Bachmeier was the unquestioned starter.
BYU wide receiver no longer with football team after felony rape charge
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 6:51 p.m.
The 21-year-old rising senior was no longer enrolled at BYU, according to a statement from the university hours after Kingston was granted an option for release on bail Friday afternoon.
BYU tops off signing day with 17 additions, most of whom are already on campus
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 6:36 p.m.
The Cougars added nine transfers and eight midyear additions (mostly off church missions) to the 21-player class of high school signees in December.
BYU football offensive staff includes former Patriots, Alabama coach for QBs
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 1:20 p.m.
Former Bountiful High head coach Tyler Hughes is returning to his home state after stops at the New England Patriots and Alabama, among others.
BYU defensive staff taking shape under Poppinga, adds former Utes DB Lewis Walker
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 2:43 p.m.
The Cougars also promoted linebackers coach Justin Ena to special teams coordinated and defensive analyst Chad Kauha'aha'a to outside linebackers coach.
BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Who's going, staying in 2026
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 6:30 p.m.
There are three seasons in modern college football: the regular season, the postseason, and the portal season.
BYU football's portal trend focused on retaining top-15 team with targeted additions
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:22 a.m.
More than 4,000 FBS players have entered the NCAA transfer portal looking for a new home, but BYU's approach to college football's version of free agency has the Cougars focused on retention with only targeted additions.
BYU promotes former LB Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator, adds Demario Warren
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 6:05 p.m.
The Cougars are working to finalize the promotion of Poppinga to defensive coordinator, an internal ascension that will attempt to stabilize Hill's departure to Michigan, a source confirmed to KSL.com.
Here's where Kalani Sitake might look for BYU's next defensive coordinator
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 11:59 a.m.
The Cougars are on the market for a new defensive coordinator after Jay Hill accepted the same position at Michigan, following his former coach Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor.
BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:26 a.m.
The Cougars would be looking for a new defensive coordinator for a second time in four years, as defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to the same position at Michigan.
'The future looks bright for us': BYU vibes shining after 1st 12-win campaign in 24 years
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:32 a.m.
By improving to 23-4 in the past two seasons with the Cougars' first 12-win campaign since 2001, former BYU fullback Kalani Sitake is building his own legend in Provo.
Crazy good: No. 12 BYU rallies for 25-21 win over No. 22 Georgia Tech in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 8:04 p.m.
Bear Bachmeier completed 71% of his passes for 325 yards, and Evan Johnson intercepted a pass in the end zone with six seconds left to help the Cougars to a win.
No. 12 BYU, No. 22 Georgia Tech bucking trend with opt-ins to Pop-Tarts Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 4:55 p.m.
If college football had a buddy-copy movie, the two co-starts might be BYU's Kalani Sitake and Georgia Tech's Brent Key.
Mirror, mirror: BYU, Georgia Tech see plenty of similarities in Pop-Tarts Bowl pairing
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 7:16 p.m.
The Cougars have been scouting the 22nd-ranked Yellow Jackets. A lot, even — though not for any precognition or preemptive strikes.
Not all fun and games: Cougars know advantage of bowl win after highlights of Orlando
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 1:59 p.m.
No. 22 Georgia Tech isn't expecting anything less than a Big 12 title contender and team that won 22 games in the past two seasons when it faces No. 12 BYU.
LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:31 p.m.
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick acknowledged the Cougars will use several running backs against No. 22 Georgia Tech absent leading rusher LJ Martin. But pay close attention to the redshirt freshman from Ridgeline High.
No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:28 p.m.
Head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed before Tuesday's practice in Orlando that the junior tailback will miss the bowl game after having surgery.
BYU finalizes 2-year deal with Notre Dame beginning 2026 in Provo
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:32 a.m.
The Fighting Irish will play the Cougars, after all.
Former BYU football greats agree to participate in infrared light therapy study
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 9:00 p.m.
Former BYU linebacker Larry Carr's tireless crusade to save football and football players — and anyone else with a brain injury — received a big shot in the arm last month. Two shots, actually.
How healthy, motivated will No. 12 BYU be for the bowl game against No. 22 Georgia Tech?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 1:27 p.m.
Will BYU be motivated to play in an exhibition game, or is it simply that — and exhibition game?
Why Pop-Tarts Bowl with No. 22 Georgia Tech is 'personal' for BYU's Atlanta-raised cornerback
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 6:39 p.m.
No. 12 BYU's trip to the Pop-Tarts Bowl against No. 22 Georgia Tech is something of a consolation prize — but as good of one as can be expected for Tre Alexander.
