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BYU women's volleyball has a new head coach — and a key return from portal

BYU women's volleyball has a new head coach — and a key return from portal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars hired former BYU men's volleyball assistant and one-time interim head coach Rob Neilson on Tuesday, returning to Provo after a historic six-year career at Utah State.
No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl

No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed before Tuesday's practice in Orlando that the junior tailback will miss the bowl game after having surgery.
Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale

Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 22 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa secured his first career triple-double, pouring in 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the 10th-ranked Cougars cruised to a 109-81 win over Eastern Washington.
BYU finalizes 2-year deal with Notre Dame beginning 2026 in Provo

BYU finalizes 2-year deal with Notre Dame beginning 2026 in Provo

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Fighting Irish will play the Cougars, after all.
Dybantsa takeover guides No. 10 BYU to 18-point win over Abilene Christian

Dybantsa takeover guides No. 10 BYU to 18-point win over Abilene Christian

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 19 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa poured in a career-high 35 points, six rebounds and four assists — including 17-of-20 from the free-throw line as the 10th-ranked Cougars improved to 11-1 with a 85-67 win over Abilene Christian.
How healthy, motivated will No. 12 BYU be for the bowl game against No. 22 Georgia Tech?

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.  |  Save Story

Will BYU be motivated to play in an exhibition game, or is it simply that — and exhibition game?
Wright guides No. 10 BYU past Pacific for 7th straight win

Wright guides No. 10 BYU past Pacific for 7th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 16 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half to go along with five rebounds, four assists and five steals, and Richie Saunders scored 24 as the 10th-ranked Cougars improved to 10-1.
Why Pop-Tarts Bowl with No. 22 Georgia Tech is 'personal' for BYU's Atlanta-raised cornerback

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.  |  Save Story

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.
No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home

No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 13 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

No "Cardiac Cougs" or late game-winners Saturday night, BYU fans. Not that anyone was complaining.
BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?

BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olivia Hamlin went for 20 points for a second-straight game, and Kambree Barber added 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two assists as BYU improved to 11-1.
'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down

'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Few people in the state of Utah know the impact Kyle Whittingham has had on the Beehive State better than current BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.
BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

BYU women race past Idaho State for 10-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Olivia Hamlin scored a career-high 22 points with three assists and five steals, and BYU women's basketball improved to 10-1 with a 68-59 win over Idaho State.
After 11 standout seasons, BYU women's volleyball has an opening at head coach

After 11 standout seasons, BYU women's volleyball has an opening at head coach

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime BYU women's volleyball coach Heather Olmstead announced her departure from the university Thursday to pursue "new professional avenues," according to a department news release.
AP All-Big 12: Texas Tech's Rodriguez, BYU's Martin earn league's top player honors

AP All-Big 12: Texas Tech's Rodriguez, BYU's Martin earn league's top player honors

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was named The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year Thursday, when he was among seven first-team picks on the all-conference team from the playoff-bound Red Raiders.
How a sophomore with 'a lot of minutes in BYU blue' has carried Cougars to 9-1 start

How a sophomore with 'a lot of minutes in BYU blue' has carried Cougars to 9-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a starting five that includes teenage freshmen Sydney Benally and Olivia Hamlin, Cannon's 40 games of experience that included 14 starts dating back to four games last year has been critical in BYU's 9-1 start.
Big 12 MBB power rankings: Arizona, Iowa State, Houston lead the way

Big 12 MBB power rankings: Arizona, Iowa State, Houston lead the way

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome to the 2025-26 debut of the Hotline's Big 12 men's basketball power rankings, a weekly assessment of the conference using analytics and common sense.
Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

Dybantsa, Wright rally No. 10 BYU from 22-point 2nd-half deficit to top Clemson in Jimmy V Classic

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 9 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to rally No. 10 BYU from a 22-point second-half deficit for a 67-64 win over Clemson in Game 1 of the Jimmy V Classic.
Yes, BYU had College Football Playoff hopes, but Cougars won't begrudge bowl-game invite

Yes, BYU had College Football Playoff hopes, but Cougars won't begrudge bowl-game invite

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Dec. 27 bowl game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando will be the eighth in 10 years under Sitake, all of them with different title sponsors and in different states.
Patrick Kinahan: Commissioner's plea aside, CFP committee never favored BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Commissioner's plea aside, CFP committee never favored BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brett Yormark miscalculated on multiple fronts by repeatedly comparing BYU's football credentials this season with Notre Dame.