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Jane-erational: BYU's Hedengren adds another 1st-place finish at NCAA Mountain regional
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 14 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The fast-rising distance star from Provo added another first-place finish to her freshman season, taking first in the NCAA's Mountain regional meet with a time of 19 minutes, 6.6 seconds Friday.
Pick Six Previews: BYU controls its path, but TCU slightly favored in close game
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 14 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Despite their different records and rankings, my numbers slightly favor TCU here. Look for a one-score game that comes down to the final possession, with Josh Hoover making a play on the winning drive.
BYU basketball's Kennard Davis Jr. arrested, cited for DUI following crash
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
A BYU basketball player was arrested following a car crash at the intersection of 900 West and Center Street in Provo, according to a statement from Provo police Thursday night.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 12 preview
Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
Week 12 of the KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em features important matchups in the Big 12 and SEC while Utah State looks to pick up an important win.
How 2 cousins from Highland powered BYU soccer to 26th NCAA Tournament in 31 years
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
Ellie Walbruch's contributions to BYU women's soccer are easy to quantify, including a team-high 16 goals, but her cousin and fellow starter Lucy Kesler is no less important.
Holy Score: BYU's floor, Utah's ceiling and the increasingly narrow playoff path for both
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 12 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
From the moment BYU set foot on the field Saturday morning in Lubbock to the second its College Football Playoff rankings flashed on the screen Tuesday evening, the postseason forecast could not have turned any more bleak.
On media: Brett Yormark, the Big-12's 'College GameDay' pursuit, big brands and long-haul media strategy
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
The drought lasted three years and 38 shows. But when it ended, it did so with a double shot of Big 12 football, Big 12 fans and Big 12 universities.
No. 7 BYU warms up late for win over Delaware after cold start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 11 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Robert Wright III flirted with a triple double as No. 7 BYU overcame a slow start to pull past Delaware 85-68 and stay unbeaten.
BYU drops big as Utah stays put in latest College Football Playoff rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
The dream was tarnished but not completely ruined for BYU over the weekend.
Humbled, hungry and 'pissed off': No. 12 BYU still has plenty to play for after blowout loss
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
The formerly seventh-ranked Cougars were outclassed in nearly every way in the west Texas desert town of Lubbock, and only have so long to regroup before hosting TCU on Saturday.
Patrick Kinahan: As previously stated, Utah belongs next to BYU for playoff possibility
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
All the doubters, and there were plenty, scoffed at the notion that Utah has a decent shot to make the college football playoff.
NCAA soccer: Cougars, Aggies open tournament against each other; Wolverines learn fate
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
BYU will host Utah State in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA women's soccer tournament, while Utah Valley earned an at-large berth and will travel to Colorado.
Big 12 power rankings: Texas Tech on top as blowout of BYU undermines push for 2 CFP bids
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 10 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
AP Top 25: Big 12's Cougars — both of them — move up in latest college basketball poll
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars out of the Big 12 are moving up — both of them — after the first games of the 2025-26 regular season.
Watercooler Talk: The win streak era is officially over
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 9 - 10:41 p.m. | Save Story
In an "era" obsessed culture, I think we can officially say that the brief but blissful era of winning streaks in Utah has come to an end.
After top-10 showdown loss, BYU drops as Utah rises in latest AP Top 25 rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 12:16 p.m. | Save Story
The trip to Lubbock, Texas, was not one to remember for BYU in a disappointing — although not entirely unexpected — weekend result.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: ACC stumbles further as top of rankings become clearer
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
After being undercut by the College Football Playoff selection committee on Tuesday with the release of the first rankings of the season, the ACC didn't do itself anymore favors.
All smiles as No. 8 BYU routs Holy Cross in home opener
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 8 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Saunders poured in 20 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists, and Dybantsa added 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block as No. 8 BYU rolled Holy Cross in the home opener.
From 8 to great: Walbruch leads BYU soccer to 1st Big 12 Tournament title
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 8:51 p.m. | Save Story
Walbruch scored her fifth goal in three postseason matches, including the match-winner in a 1-0 over Kansas in the Big 12 women's soccer tournament championship Saturday in Waco, Texas.
BYU overcomes rough shooting performance to defeat San Jose State
Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Despite a poor shooting performance, BYU rallies behind their defense and rebounding to defeat San Jose State 70-51
Juddy's game: Gibb's 21 leads BYU women by San Jose State in clash of former Judkins assistants
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Delaney Gibb had 21 points, six rebounds and six assists as BYU women's basketball improved to 2-0 under first-year head coach Lee Cummard with a 70-51 win Saturday afternoon over San Jose State.
No. 8 Texas Tech defensively upends BYU in No. 7 Cougars' first loss
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 8 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
Cameron Dickey ran for 121 yards and a touchdown, and No. 8 Texas Tech handed seventh-ranked BYU its first loss, 29-7 Saturday afternoon at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
Game Center: No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 7 BYU Cougars take on the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Can return of key receiver help No. 7 BYU hang with No. 8 Texas Tech on road?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars travel to west Texas for arguably the biggest game of the week in college football, a top-10 tilt with No. 8 Texas Tech that will have a significant impact on both the Big 12 title and College Football Playoff chase.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 11 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:27 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: Texas Tech the favorite at home against BYU in Big 12 showdown
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Texas Tech has been an absolute machine this season. Now that Morton is back healthy, I cannot find a significant weakness on their team.
BYU, Texas Tech fans raise more than $150K for wife of Lubbock barber injured by drunk driver
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
The week before arguably the biggest game in the Big 12 between BYU and Texas Tech, Red Raider and Cougars fans are coming together to support the wife of Texas Tech's team barber.
College football picks: BYU, Arizona cover while Oregon, Washington hit Big Ten road
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 6 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
Welcome the Hotline's weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 11 preview
Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
The KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 10 preview is here with a top-10 matchup looming for BYU as well as other key games across multiple college football conferences.
BYU women's season-opening win over Coastal Carolina a 1st for coach Lee Cummard
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
Brinley Cannon scored 16 points including three 3-pointers, and Lara Rohkohl added 13 points and 10 rebounds in BYU's 91-57 win over Coastal Carolina — the first under full-time head coach Lee Cummard.
Rinse and repeat: Walbruch bags another brace to lead BYU to Big 12 Tournament final
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
Ellie Walbruch scored her second consecutive brace of the postseason, and the eighth-seeded BYU women's soccer advanced to the championship match of the Big 12 Tournament with a 4-0 win over Baylor.
Holy Score: How the CFP rankings leave Utah, BYU in unexpected state of mutual dependence
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 5 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
The initial College Football Playoff rankings were light on major controversies Tuesday evening but brought several notable twists.
For 2nd year in a row, 7th-ranked BYU has everything to play for in November
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 5 - 9:51 a.m. | Save Story
"We've got the hardest four-game stretch coming up, no matter who we play," wide receiver Parker Kingston said before the No. 7 Cougars' road trip to No. 8 Texas Tech on Saturday.
Playoff dreaming: BYU, Utah land high in first College Football Playoff rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
How would the Big 12 be viewed in the initial rankings of the season, especially as it relates to its opportunity to get multiple teams into a playoff that heavily favors teams from the Power Two conferences?
No. 8 BYU basketball's 'unique' fan base meet Cougars halfway in heralded freshman's debut
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
"That was a road game," Villanova coach Kevin Willard quipped after the Wildcats' 71-66 loss to No. 8 BYU in Las Vegas.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah deserves playoff consideration with BYU, Texas Tech
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 10:25 a.m. | Save Story
With two teams ranked inside the top 10, the Big 12 can expect BYU and Texas Tech to hold similar positions in the season's inaugural College Football Playoff rankings.
Big 12 power rankings: BYU on top, Texas Tech and Utah climb
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 4 - 12:13 a.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
Dybantsa, Keita team up to push No. 8 BYU past Villanova in season opener
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 11:43 p.m. | Save Story
Dybantsa poured in 21 points, with six rebounds and three assists in his formal collegiate debut as the eighth-ranked Cougars held off Villanova 71-66 in Las Vegas.
Walbruch's brace helps BYU upend top-seeded TCU on penalties in Big 12 tournament opener
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
Ellie Walbruch scored a brace, and eighth-seeded BYU upended No. 1 TCU on penalty kicks, 4-2 in the opening round of the Big 12 women's soccer tournament in Fort Worth, Texas.
Is this season 'Final Four or bust' for No. 8 BYU men's basketball?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars returned two starters from last year's Sweet 16 squad, including leading scorer Richie Saunders, and added a projected NBA draft lottery pick in AJ Dybantsa
Watercooler Talk: 'Great to be 8' for BYU football, men's basketball
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 2 - 11:01 p.m. | Save Story
Host Caleb Turner talks about the weekend's results and discusses BYU football and men's basketball both being ranked No. 8 in the nation heading into a big week for the Cougars' flagship programs.
BYU climbs on bye week as Utah makes big jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
With ESPN "College GameDay" setting the stage Saturday, Utah showed up with the spotlight shinning bright.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Big 12 makes its move as ACC stumbles in Week 10
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
As the College Football Playoff selection committee prepares to release its first rankings of the season this week, the Big 12 is making its push.
ESPN's 'College GameDay' will stick in Big 12, with BYU and Texas Tech
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
ESPN's popular pregame show, "College GameDay" is sticking around Big 12 country.
Record-setting Hedengren leads top-ranked BYU to 3rd straight Big 12 title
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Hedengren's winning time of 18 minutes, 29.6 seconds set a 6,000-meter course record at the Big 12 championships and helped pace a dominant run by the three-time conference champions.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 10 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 31 - 10:27 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.
Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the Class of 2026?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 31 - 10:20 a.m. | Save Story
Here is a brief look at who has already signed with BYU. Check back often to see how the 2026 recruiting class takes shape.
BYU soccer shuts out rival Utah, clinches final spot in Big 12 Tournament
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 11:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars knew they needed some help in Thursday night's regular-season finale on the Hill, but also needed to do their part.
BYU's Bear Bachmeier turning heads with 8-0 start, including likely QB successor
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
"It's honestly super impressive," BYU five-star quarterback commit Ryder Lyons said of Bachmeier, the five-time Big 12 freshman of the week who is 8-0 as a true freshman starter.
3 takeaways as BYU women's basketball (unofficially) opens Lee Cummard era
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 28 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
Delaney Gibb had 13 points, four assists and three rebounds, and the Cougars used a 26-8 fourth quarter to pull past Division II Western Colorado, 86-50 in an exhibition game Tuesday night.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU's emergence significantly enhances Big 12
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 28 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
Setting aside emotions, which often is hard for passionate crazies, numbers show BYU is emerging as the most dominant football program in the Big 12.
Big 12 power rankings: BYU, Cincinnati on top as former Group of 5 schools control the race
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Oct. 27 - 11:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
Watercooler Talk: Who has the most impressive win streak in Utah?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 26 - 10:45 p.m. | Save Story
Host Caleb Turner breaks down the current win streaks by the Utah Mammoth and BYU Cougars and asks the question: whose is more impressive?
BYU inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns after blowout win
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
Facing a double-digit deficit to Iowa State on the road and not much going well to start the game — including losing star rusher LJ Martin — BYU had a decision.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Is a consolidation of powers happening at the top?
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
If you wanted some drama this weekend, it didn't necessarily come from the top teams ranked inside the Associated Press Top 25 ... at least as it relates to upsets.
Lucky or good? BYU both — but mostly resilient — in win over Iowa State for 8-0 start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
BYU safety Faletau Satuala opened the game giving up a 75-yard touchdown and ended with a 40-yard pick six to seal the 11th-ranked Cougars' 41-27 win over Iowa State to improve to 8-0.
Down, not out: No. 11 BYU rallies to stay unbeaten with 41-27 win at Iowa State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 25 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Bear Bachmeier accounted for 358 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 11 BYU overturned a 24-10 first-half deficit to stay undefeated with a 41-27 win over Iowa State.
Game Center: No. 11 BYU at Iowa State
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 25 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 11 BYU Cougars take on the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
