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For BYU's Darius Lassiter, Big 12 opener at Kansas is incredibly personal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 19 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
Darius Lassiter chose his own path, the one not taken by brother Kwinton, or older brother Kwamie II — who is now with the Cincinnati Bengals — or their father, the late Kwamie Lassiter who set a Kansas single-game interception record en route to All-Big 8 second-team honors in 1994.

KSL.com Pick'em: Utah fan, 2 BYU fans top leaderboard for Week 3 games
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 19 - 10:36 a.m. | Save Story
In a week that wasn't expected to provide a lot of drama, the drama delivered.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah, BYU remain unscathed, take aim at grand prize
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 19 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The preliminaries are over for both the BYU and Utah football programs, with each accomplishing its primary objective.

Conference weekend: Big 12 opener reminds BYU of new reality at equally unbeaten Kansas
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 6:43 p.m. | Save Story
The ethereal becomes reality this weekend, when BYU opens Big 12 play against fellow undefeated Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

Chase Roberts caps redemptive turnaround vs. Arkansas with SportsCenter's top play
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 12:45 a.m. | Save Story
The sophomore from American Fork fumbled the ball to end the first half, but came back to make the play of the game.

'Keep believing': BYU rallies twice, improves to 3-0 with 38-31 win at Arkansas
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 16 - 11:24 p.m. | Save Story
Kedon Slovis found Chase Roberts for the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter to help BYU rally from a two-touchdown deficit to upset Arkansas 38-31.

Game Center: BYU at Arkansas
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 16 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the BYU Cougars take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with KSL.com's live Game Center.

No. 12 BYU women's volleyball serves up 3-0 sweep of Utah Valley
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 8:55 p.m. | Save Story
Hannah Billeter had four digs and tied a career high with four aces as the Cougars swept Utah Valley Friday night in front of a standing room-only crowd of 1,951 fans at Lockhart Arena.

It's early, but BYU cornerbacks have been even better than advertised as Arkansas awaits
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars have four interceptions before Saturday's kickoff in SEC territory against Arkansas, including two from Jakob Robinson and one each from Kamden Garrett and Eddie Heckard.

Pick Six Previews: Arkansas' offensive firepower to test BYU in road environment
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Sept. 15 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
Before Big 12 play kicks off, BYU football gets a rematch against a 2022 opponent as they travel to Fayetteville to face the Arkansas Razorbacks.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 3 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 15 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Welcome to the Big 12: Bailey's late goal salvages No. 1 BYU's 3-3 draw with TCU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
Former Waterford star Seven Castain scored her first collegiate brace for TCU in a return home as the Horned Frogs battled No. 1 BYU to a 3-3 draw Thursday night at South Field.

BYU says freshman LJ Martin has earned start vs. Arkansas after impressive debut
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
The freshman from El Paso, Texas, has rushed for a team-high 118 yards in the first two games of the season, prompting offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick to tell reporters Martin will start on the road against Arkansas.

No. 12 BYU women's volleyball opens rivalry week with bounceback win over Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 11:07 p.m. | Save Story
Erin Livingston poured in 16 kills and three blocks, and freshman Claire Little added 14 kills and two blocks as No. 12 BYU bounced back from its first loss of the year with a win.

KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 3 preview
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
BYU and Utah have yet to lose a game so far this season, but they also play a pair of undefeated teams this week in Arkansas and Weber State.

KSL.com Pick'em: Texas upset over Alabama defines Week 2 winners
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 12 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
The first week of college football is in the books, and what a week it was.

'It's got to be better': Rush offense, defense a focus as BYU shifts to Arkansas
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 11 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars are averaging just 79.0 yards per game on the ground through two games, the 118th mark in the 132-team Football Bowl Subdivision.

BYU 'gunner' Marcus McKenzie providing an early jolt to Cougars' 2-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
In a "get-right game" for a BYU offense that featured 348 passing yards and four touchdowns from quarterback Kedon Slovis and 394 yards, the Cougars' special teams still excelled.

How did BYU women's soccer handle the No. 1 ranking? With 6-1 win over rival Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:51 p.m. | Save Story
Olivia Smith-Griffits scored two goals in the second half for her first career brace, and Allie Fryer added two more in No. 1 BYU's 6-1 win in front of a capacity crowd at Ute Soccer Field.

BYU finds offense in 41-16 win over Southern Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 9 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Kedon Slovis connected on four touchdown passes and ran for another, and BYU piled up 394 yards of offense en route to a 41-16 win over FCS foe Southern Utah.

Game Center: BYU vs. Southern Utah
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 9 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the BYU Cougars take on the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.

Why BYU fans won't see the Cougarettes at today's football game, according to Tom Holmoe
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe said he would "take the blame" on the national champion dance team's absence and promised a swift return.

Cougars got standout defensive effort in Week 1, hope not to rely on only that vs. SUU
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 6:56 p.m. | Save Story
BYU's defense and special teams broke led to a 14-0 win over Sam Houston in the season opener, and the Cougars hope the offense comes along in Week 2 against FCS foe Southern Utah.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 2 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 8 - 10:25 a.m. | Save Story
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Pick Six Previews: BYU offense to take step forward against Southern Utah
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Sept. 8 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
It was BYU's defense that led the charge and completed the program's first shutout against an FBS opponent since 2012 (47-0 vs. Hawaii).

Impact sub: How 'EB7' became No. 1 BYU soccer's top target from the bench
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 10:23 a.m. | Save Story
A year after scoring one goal in 12 matches as a freshman, things have changed for BYU's Erin Bailey, who leads the top-ranked Cougars with five goals in six matches — all off the bench.
Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the Class of 2024?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 7 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
Here's a brief look at who has already committed to the Cougars, as well as some players to be on the lookout for in the coming months.

BYU punter Rehkow may not get 9 kicks per week, but one of nation's best should get more use
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
The junior from Veradale, Washington, punted nine times in BYU's 14-0 win over the Bearkats, a win secured by the defense, obstructed at times by the offense, but often highlighted by the boomer from the Pacific Northwest.

KSL.com Pick'em: 2 Utah fans, 1 BYU fan takes early lead after Week 1 action
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
The first week of college football is in the books, and what a week it was.

BYU women's soccer up to No. 1 in latest coaches poll with unbeaten start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 5 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
After beating the No. 1 team in the country for the first time in program history, the BYU women's soccer team assumed the top spot in the latest United Soccer Coaches' poll released Tuesday.

Patrick Kinahan: 'Prime' observations after first week of college football
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ridiculous as it, one week into a season replete with the possibility of several twists and turns, let's make assumptions based on the first college football games.

BYU coaches see offensive woes as 'fixable' after Week 1 slugfest
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick confirmed Monday on his "Coordinators Corner" that running back Hinckley Ropati will be out for the season with a knee injury.

Lackluster offense unearths LJ Martin's record BYU debut in win over Sam Houston
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
The freshman from El Paso, Texas, ran for 91 yards on 16 carries in his collegiate debut, the most by a BYU freshman since Jamaal Williams put up 104 against Idaho in 2012.

Defense excels, offense not so much in BYU's 14-0 win over Sam Houston
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 3 - 1:50 a.m. | Save Story
Kedon Slovis scored two rushing touchdowns as BYU opened the 2023 with a 14-0 win over FBS newcomer Sam Houston at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Bailey's brace powers No. 7 BYU women's soccer to 6-1 win over Utah Valley
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 2 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
Erin Bailey scored her first career brace to power the seventh-ranked BYU women's soccer team to a 6-1 road win over crosstown rival Utah Valley in front of a stadium-record crowd of 4,742 fans Saturday night at Clyde Field.

Game Center: BYU v. Sam Houston State
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 2 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the BYU Cougars take on the Sam Houston State Bearkats at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.

4-star freshman Marcus Adams Jr. commits to BYU after leaving Kansas, Gonzaga
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 2 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
The 6-foot-8, 200-pound small forward previously signed with Kansas and Gonzaga before re-entering the transfer portal in August and landing on head coach Mark Pope's team.

Is BYU's offense ready for its Big 12 debut?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:11 a.m. | Save Story
Utah transfer center Paul Maile will lead the BYU offense into the Big 12 era Saturday against FBS newcomer Sam Houston State, but is the offense ready to go with so many new faces?

Pick Six Previews: BYU's long-awaited Power 5 journey begins with a win
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
BYU's 11-year run of independence is over as the program earned the most valuable prize in college athletics: Power Five membership.

3 subs, 3 goals: No. 7 BYU women's soccer earns historic 3-1 win over No. 1 UCLA
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 31 - 11:35 p.m. | Save Story
Ellie Walbruch, Rachel McCarthy and Erin Bailey helped BYU women's soccer hand No. 1 UCLA its first loss of the season 3-1 in the Cougars' first-ever victory over a top-ranked opponent Thursday night.

Mighty Mai Mai: Grad transfer libero powers No. 9 BYU women's volleyball to 4-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
Kamaile Hiapo totaled nine digs and seven assists to help the No. 9-ranked Cougars to a three-set win in front of an announced crowd of 3,304 fans in the Smith Fieldhouse.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 1 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Aug. 31 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Lack of starting experience won't disrupt BYU's confidence in 'proven playmaker' Ethan Slade
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 30 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
After injuries to Micah Harper and Talan Alfrey, redshirt sophomore Ethan Slade was promoted to the top of the depth chart for BYU's season opener against Sam Houston.

Locals in the NFL: A look at the former Utah players waived as teams finalize 53-man rosters
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
In all, 51 players who played college or high school football in Utah made an initial 53-man roster on one of the NFL's 32 teams.

Patrick Kinahan: What's in store this season for Utah college football programs?
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
The annual football predictions this season come with the usual excitement mixed with a heavy dose of intrigue and sadness.

'The best get on the depth chart': BYU's 1st 2-deep of 2023 features plenty of new faces
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 28 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
BYU released its first depth chart, and the biggest takeaway may have been, to borrow the words of legendary Who frontman Roger Daltrey in 1965, the kids are alright.

Pick Six Previews: A statistical preview to BYU's first season in the Big 12
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Aug. 25 - 8:57 a.m. | Save Story
The 12th annual Pick Six Previews season preview magazine was released in July, and I have BYU projected in the middle of a packed Big 12.

Mason steps up as No. 11 BYU women's soccer collects 1st shutout
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
Olivia Wade Katoa and Bella Folino scored on either side of halftime to lead No. 11 BYU women's soccer by visiting Long Beach State 2-0.

With Big 12 move, No. 17 BYU women's volleyball still starting season 'with a bang'
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars will open their first season with a Big 12 patch on their jerseys Friday and Saturday at the Ellesyn Invitational in Missoula, Montana, and it doesn't get any bigger than Match No. 1 against No. 5 Pittsburgh.

QB clarification and a surprise tight end emerge as BYU wraps up fall camp
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Junior college transfer Jake Retzlaff was named the primary backup to quarterback Kedon Slovis, but Cade Fennegan isn't out of the picture yet.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah coach shows BYU respect in roundabout way
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Speaking for a countless amount, a number that is almost impossible to quantify, the hardcore BYU fanatic declared his complete and total lack of respect for one of college football's most prominent coaches.

Persistence and an MBA: Why Aidan Robbins finally said 'yes' to BYU and the Big 12
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars lost — twice — on Robbins, but kept trying, and eventually landed a key piece of a top-20 transfer class in the country by 247Sports and the presumed starting running back for BYU's inaugural season in the Big 12.

Create and score: Walbruch opens BYU account to pace No. 13 Cougars to 2-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 10:45 p.m. | Save Story
Brecken Mozingo, Katoa and Walbruch each registered a goal and an assist to help No. 13 BYU women's soccer improve to 2-0 with a 4-1 win Saturday night over Cal State Fullerton at South Field.

BYU football: Cougar defense eyes playmakers to step in for injured starter
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars gathered Saturday morning at LaVell Edwards Stadium for the second formal scrimmage of training camp.

No. 13 BYU women's soccer holds off No. 21 Saint Louis 3-2 to open season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Bella Folino, Olivia Wade Katoa and Erin Bailey all scored in the first half to help No. 13 BYU women's soccer hold off 21st-ranked Saint Louis, 3-2 Thursday night to win its sixth-straight season opener.

Why BYU basketball won't travel more than 400 miles in nonconference play
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
Scheduling is about to get a lot different for BYU basketball.

BYU safety Micah Harper out for season with knee injury
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
Harper will miss the season with a knee injury suffered in the first two weeks of fall camp, saying his career will "be continued in 2024."

BYU sorting offensive line, backup QB through 2 weeks of training camp
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 15 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Through two weeks of training camp at BYU, the Cougars have suffered just one unnamed significant injury — in addition to Masen Wake's medical retirement announced last week.
