BYU Sports News

From the beginning of the Edwards Era, Dave Hanna watched a leadership guru at work 

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dave Hanna was there when it all began.

2 former Pioneers make names for themselves in BYU's season-opening rout

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Lehi standout Devaughn Eka ran for a game-high 59 yards including a bruising 11-yard touchdown as the 14th-ranked Cougars cruised to a 63-7 win over Utah Tech in the 2026 season opener.

Saturday Night Five: LSU's pause with pros, Boise State stands tall, Michigan's miracle and wipeouts galore

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

There were a few moments of drama within a weekend defined by lopsided affairs.

Legend of Glasker: No. 14 BYU rolls by Utah Tech in season opener

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Bachmeier completed 16-of-20 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns, and Glasker scored three touchdowns in his first collegiate game to lead the 14th-ranked Cougars to a 63-7 win over Utah Tech in the 2026 season opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Takeaways from No. 14 BYU's blowout win over Utah Tech

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some takeaways from BYU's season-opening victory over the Trailblazers, who fall to 0-2 on the season.

Game Center: Utah Tech at No. 14 BYU

KSL Sports  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Follow along as the No. 14 BYU Cougars take on the Utah Tech Trailblazers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, with KSL Sports' live Game Center.

For one BYU football player, Utah Tech opener a full-circle moment

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 14th-ranked Cougars will open the 2026 campaign against FCS Utah Tech (6 p.m. MT, ESPN+), which is a game the the Roy High grad knows well. Four years ago,

Pick Six Previews: As a Big 12 favorite, BYU to score big against outmatched Utah Tech

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

This is a "pick-your-score" type game for BYU. The starters will rush out to a big lead, and then it's up to the coaches on how much work the backups and reserves get here.

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 1 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

How has Oregon transfer Roger Saleapaga adapted to BYU? Cougars named him a captain

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saleapaga, who graduated from Orem High before spending two seasons at Oregon, will find himself in the spotlight when BYU kicks off the 2026 season Saturday against Utah Tech.

4 things we learned from Kalani Sitake entering BYU-Utah Tech game

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 BYU football season might be the most highly anticipated season in program history.

Holy Score: The Big 12 needs BYU or Utah (not both, just one) to wear the cape in 2026

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The third season of the Big 12's current incarnation begins in full force this weekend with twin missions.

Big 12 football power rankings: Conference hierarchy heading into Week 1

Mitch Harper, Steve Bartle, Sean Walker and Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big 12 football power rankings are back. You know football season is almost here when the weekly power rankings return.

2 All-American setters from Idaho serve up BYU volleyball's 2-0 start

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU volleyball was never far from Kofe's upbringing in Idaho Falls, with two parents who attended Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho) and the Smith Fieldhouse a frequent attract on their visits to Utah.

Here's what we learned about No. 14 BYU football as Cougars wrap training camp

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what we learned since the start of August as the Sept. 5 season opener against Utah Tech approaches.

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BYU athletic department reportedly restructured; Brian Santiago no longer oversees football

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU athletics director Brian Santiago will no longer oversee the BYU football program.

After career-threatening injury, BYU's Sione Moa grateful for chance to 'just play football'

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Moa was a prime candidate to break out at RB2 behind star running back LJ Martin. But an injury that took most of his sophomore season — and nearly more — limited him to four games during the Cougars' 12-2 season in 2025.

Big 12 QB rankings: Fifita, Bachmeier, Weigman and Dampier lead the way as half the teams turn to transfers

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only five teams in the Big 12 return their starting quarterbacks. Three more are relying on former backups to make the transition to full-time starters.

Big 12 forecast: BYU, Houston, Texas Tech and Arizona top our projections for the conference race

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

With season openers fast approaching, the legal system is grinding away to determine the fate of five-for-five seniors attempting to gain another year of eligibility.