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Missing out: BYU drops as Utah stays put in CFP, AP Top 25 rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
The rematch played out almost the same as the original this season.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Champ weekend turned college football world upside down
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
In one weekend, the college football world was turned upside down.
CFP and Pac-12 legacy bowl projections: How will the committee handle Notre Dame and Miami?
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Dec. 6 - 11:44 p.m. | Save Story
Eight members of the former Pac-12 are bowl-eligible, with one headed to the playoff
Playoff-bound BYU? Big 12 made case, but 11th-ranked Cougars' pitch falls flat with loss
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
If the "eye test" is what keeps BYU out of the Playoff with an 11-2 record, the Cougars didn't look like much of a CFP team in either of its losses to Texas Tech, then.
Repeat defeat: No. 4 Texas Tech rolls by No. 11 BYU for 1st Big 12 title
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 6 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
The sequel was awfully similar to the original in the Big 12 championship game in Arlington, Texas.
Game Center: No. 11 BYU vs. No. 4 Texas Tech
KSL Sports | Posted Dec. 6 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 11 BYU Cougars take on the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
No. 11 BYU will cap chaotic week with Big 12 championship. But first, charity with Texas Tech fans
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
After a wild week, the Cougars and Red Raiders will play for the Big 12 championship Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (10 a.m. MST, ABC).
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 15 preview
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 12:44 p.m. | Save Story
Championship weekend has arrived for KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em and this week's preview has every power four conference championship game as well as the AAC Championship.
BYU adds Lone Peak 4-star receivers Jaron, Kennan Pula to historic 2026 recruiting class
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Lone Peak wide receivers Jaron and Kennan Pula announced their commitment to BYU in an on-campus ceremony Friday, flipping the one-time UCLA commitments from Utah.
Pick Six Previews: In rematch, not much different for BYU against a better Texas Tech
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Dec. 5 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
I saw this matchup live on the sidelines in Lubbock, and it is difficult to see it going differently here in the rematch.
NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:41 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU women's volleyball's stay in a 14th consecutive NCAA Tournament was cut short for a second straight year Thursday evening.
Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Hamlin had 14 points and two rebounds Wednesday, including the game-winning jumper as time expired to help BYU women's basketball hold on for a 56-54 win over Washington State and improve to 8-1.
Holy Score: Sitake's new deal, BYU's double down and the not-so-slow death of parity in the Big 12
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Dec. 4 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
The news was buried within the news that was buried within the news, like Russian nesting dolls hand-crafted in Provo and shipped directly to all corners of the Big 12 with a warning label attached.
BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 11:44 a.m. | Save Story
The 10th-year head coach of his alma mater was named Big 12 Coach of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning. Running back LJ Martin was also named Big 12 offensive player of the year, and true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier took league offensive freshman of the year honors.
'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Dybantsa poured in 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Keba Keita added a career-high at BYU with 22 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks.
Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 3 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.
Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.
In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
Sitake reportedly turned down an offer of $11 million to be the next coach at Penn State, an offer sources confirmed to KSL.com that BYU did not match. But the extension finalized Tuesday wasn't about salaries.
Kalani Sitake to stay with BYU on new deal after drawing Penn State interest
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 2 - 5:23 p.m. | Save Story
Call him the Wolf of Kalshi: Sitake is not leaving.
BYU stays put, Utah drops again in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
The biggest news surrounding BYU this week had nothing to do with what takes place on the field, or its upcoming rematch with Texas Tech on Saturday in the Big 12 title game.
Are Texas Tech and BYU both playoff teams, regardless of Saturday? Big 12 makes case
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 1:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars, who stayed at No. 11 in this week's AP Top 25, are the lowest-ranked one-loss team by the selection committee and also trail 10-2 Oklahoma and 10-2 Alabama.
A broken calendar and a critical choice: The future of BYU and Kalani Sitake hangs in balance
Ben Criddle for KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Utah-based airline adds more Dallas flights ahead of Big 12 title game
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
BYU fans seeking to make it to the Big 12 championship football game this weekend are getting some additional transportation options.
Key BYU men's basketball guard out with major knee injury
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
Dawson Baker, the sixth-year senior guard, announced Monday that MRI results showed a complete tear of the ACL, torn lateral meniscus, additional PCL and MCL damage.
Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 2:23 p.m. | Save Story
Known for his love of dancing, Kalani Sitake stayed in character when asked about his connection to the vacant Penn State head coaching position.
No. 11 BYU trying to focus on Big 12 title game as Sitake talks with Penn State reportedly 'heat up'
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
Football Scoop reported Monday that talks between Sitake and Penn State continued to "heat up" since the Nittany Lions fired James Franklin a month ago.
4 Utah women's volleyball teams are in the NCAA Tournament
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Four of the 64 teams that heard their names called into the 2025 NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket Sunday were from the state of Utah.
LJ Martin wants to lead No. 11 BYU to the CFP. Then he has a decision to make
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
Martin ran for 95 yards and a career-best three touchdowns on 22 carries in the Cougars' regular-season finale, finishing 5 yards shy of what would've been the seventh 100-yard rushing game.
BYU stays put for another week in latest AP Top 25 as Utah drops again
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
BYU punched its ticket to the Big 12 championship game over the weekend and kept a shot at a College Football Playoff appearance alive.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
As far as rivalry weekend went, it lived up to the hype.
Arlington-bound: No. 11 BYU overcomes slow start to down UCF in regular-season finale
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Nov. 29 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
By the end of early afternoon, BYU — and its star tailback LJ Martin — were sprinting past UCF in the regular-season finale.
Game Center: No. 11 BYU vs. UCF
KSL Sports | Posted Nov. 29 - 10:59 a.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 11 BYU Cougars take on the UCF Knights at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
It's official: No. 11 BYU will play No. 5 Texas Tech for Big 12 title — after home finale with UCF
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars didn't have to wait until after Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff in Provo to clinch their first Big 12 championship game berth: Arizona did that for them Friday night.
BYU's 'Big 3' score 70 as No. 9 Cougars top Dayton for 6-1 start
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders poured in 29 points, Robert Wright III added 23 points, and AJ Dybantsa supplied 18 points as No. 9 BYU held off Dayton 83-79 in Florida.
Pick Six Previews: With everything on the line, BYU to flex its strength against UCF
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 28 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Everything is on the line for BYU: a Big 12 title spot, a boost to their playoff resume, and the first 11-win regular season since 2001.
Representation matters as BYU freshman Benally excels in Cougars' 7-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
"She's as big in the Native American basketball world as pretty much anybody," BYU head coach Lee Cummard said of freshman point guard Sydney Benally, who has the Cougars off to a 7-0 start for just the fourth time in program history.
Kennard Davis goes for 18 in return from suspension as No. 9 BYU upends Miami
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Nov. 27 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
AJ Dybantsa added 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists as the Cougars outscored Miami 43-29 in the second half en route to a 72-62 win over the Hurricanes.
Kalani Sitake won't campaign for BYU's playoff bid. The problem? Nobody else will, either
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
The one-loss Cougars are seemingly stunted at No. 11 by the CFP selection committee, behind two-loss Notre Dame and a pair of SEC teams.
Suli Davis' 26 kills lift No. 24 BYU women's volleyball to 5-set win over Utah
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 26 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Davis poured in 26 kills, nine digs and two assists as No. 24 BYU women's volleyball held off rival Utah, 25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 15-25, 15-10 Wednesday night.
Holy Score: The CFP selection committee's treatment of BYU isn't as bad as it looks
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 26 - 11:58 a.m. | Save Story
If it's November, BYU must be getting hosed.
5-star 2027 prospect Demarcus Henry discusses BYU offer from trip to Utah
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 26 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Henry made a stop in Provo on his way to the LVLUP Hoopfest in Pleasant Grove, where he totaled 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting with six rebounds, three steals and two assists in a 67-61 win over Utah Prep.
Miami jumps Utah in latest College Football Playoff rankings as BYU stays put
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
The biggest question entering the fourth College Football Playoff rankings of the season was how the selection committee would treat Utah after a narrow, come-from-behind win over a five-win Kansas State team Saturday.
'Let's go high-five': Saturday a tribute to BYU seniors that elevated ambling program to contender
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
For at least 18 players in the program, this weekend's game will be the most important of their career.
Top-seeded Stanford blanks BYU soccer in NCAA third-round match
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 24 - 5:18 p.m. | Save Story
Jasmine Aikey notched a brace in the first 20 minutes, and Eleanor Klinger added two goals and two assists as top-seeded Stanford blanked the Cougars 6-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA women's soccer tournament Monday.
Big 12 power rankings: Texas Tech, BYU on top as Utah's playoff prospects at stake
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 24 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Could the Utes get jumped by Miami after their close call against Kansas State?
BYU stays put as Utah drops in latest AP Top 25 rankings in penultimate weekend
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
In the penultimate weekend of the regular season, BYU secured a vital win on the road to all but secure a spot in the Big 12 championship in the school's third season at the Power Four level.
LJ Martin, offensive line that fueled him have No. 11 BYU within a win of Big 12 title game
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:59 a.m. | Save Story
With Martin's career-high effort, 392 yards of offense, and 38 minutes and 25 seconds in time of possession, the 11th-ranked Cougars pulled away for a 26-14 win over Cincinnati.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A quieter weekend strengthens resume for a handful of teams
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
In a weekend that had chaos written all over it, there was very little drama — at least in terms of some penultimate weekend upsets.
No. 11 BYU runs past Cincinnati to inch closer to Big 12 title game
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Nov. 22 - 10:50 p.m. | Save Story
With a chance to clinch a spot in the Big 12 championship game, either mathematically or effectively, the 11th-ranked BYU football ran, then ran so far, and ran so far away.
Balanced scoring and strong second half leads BYU women to win over Weber State
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Shorthanded BYU held off the WIldcat's comeback attempt as Sydney Benally's nine points and nine assists lead Cougars to 79-62 win.
Game Center: No. 11 BYU at Cincinnati
KSL Sports | Posted Nov. 22 - 5:59 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 11 BYU Cougars take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Hedengren runner-up as BYU women finish 2nd at NCAA cross country championships
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Nov. 22 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
Alabama's Doris Lemngole held off Hedengren in a course-record 18 minutes, 25.4 seconds to win a second consecutive individual title at Gans Creek cross country course in Columbia, Missouri.
Patrick Kinahan: Familiarity settling in for BYU basketball
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Nov. 22 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
Through only four games, mostly due to unforeseen circumstances and injuries, BYU has trotted out multiple starting units.
BYU soccer does it again, eliminates UCLA on penalties for Round of 16 berth
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Chelsea Peterson stopped two penalties in a second straight NCAA Tournament shootout, and Mackenzee Vance, Ellie Walbruch, Izzi Stratton and Halle Dixon all converted from the spot to help BYU eliminate UCLA 4-2 on penalties.
Vampire Cougs on the road? No. 11 BYU hopes success under lights travels
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The 11th-ranked Cougars (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) have a chance to clinch a spot — or all-but guarantee one — in the Big 12 championship game Saturday against Cincinnati.
Wright tallies 2nd career double-double as No. 9 Cougars cruise to win over No. 23 Wisconsin
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Rob Wright posts double-double alongside Richie Saunders' 26 points as No. 9 BYU takes down No. 23 Wisconsin 98-70 at the Delta Center.
Pick Six Previews: Dream season to continue as BYU earns statement win over Cincy
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 21 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
The most lopsided matchup is the BYU offense vs. the Cincinnati defense, and the Cougars should control the ball and the time of possession with their meticulous pace.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 13 preview
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Nov. 20 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em for Week 13 previews this week's top matchups that include big games for local schools and some with national implications.
