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Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the Class of 2026?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated June 15 - 7:43 p.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.
NCAA track and field: Lexy Halladay-Lowry paces BYU women with steeplechase runner-up
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 14 - 11:45 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU senior set an all-time school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Saturday night, claiming national runner-up honors in 9 minutes, 8.68 seconds at Heyward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
NCAA track and field: BYU's James Corrigan adds name to 'Steeple U' with national title
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 10:45 p.m. | Save Story
James Corrigan powered down the final straightaway in a personal-best time of 8 minutes, 16.41 seconds to outkick the field in the 3,000-meter steeplechase final.
Cougars in the pros: Why BYU football has quality, quantity of talent in the NFL
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
BYU football's modern day NFL presence is no longer in question with a consistent pipeline from Provo to the pros.
NCAA track and field: 4 BYU women make finals, including program's 1st flat sprinter
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 13 - 12:07 a.m. | Save Story
Sami Oblad never expected to be where she was Thursday night at the close of the first day of the NCAA Division I women's outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon.
A look at the Big 12 teams BYU basketball will face in conference play this season
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 12 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 scheduling matrix was announced Thursday morning as the conference shifts back to an 18-game conference schedule for the 2025-26 season.
NCAA track and field championships: BYU's Corrigan advances to steeplechase final
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
BYU's rising star and Team USA Olympian will get another chance at a missed opportunity in Friday's 3,000-meter men's steeplechase final.
How BYU, Utah athletic leaders are preparing for NCAA's $2.8B House settlement
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
The first month of Brian Santiago's tenure as BYU athletic director have been eventful, to say the least, and one of the biggest changes of his brief time in the lead chair of the BYU athletic came down late Friday night.
Patrick Kinahan: Which football program will emerge to dominate the Big 12?
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
Every college football conference has at least one if not another two or three teams that consistently rise above the competition.
How Big 12, other local administrators reacted to Friday's House settlement approval
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 7 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
Count Brett Yormark in favor of the settlement approval of the House v. NCAA lawsuit that U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken issued late Friday night.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU's Bachmeier racing to get ready for quarterback competition
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
BYU is engaged in a race against time that, if successful, could lead to the rare situation of starting a freshman quarterback.
Former BYU, NFL fullback Paul Lasike's final pro rugby match approaching
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The 34-year-old native of Auckland, New Zealand, announced his retirement from professional rugby this week after a career that took him to the NFL, England and around the world.
BYU signs men's basketball coach Kevin Young to long-term contract extension
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 4:53 p.m. | Save Story
The 43-year-old native of Salt Lake City led the Cougars to a 26-10 record and Sweet 16 berth for only the third time in program history in his first season.
Kevin Young has BYU basketball preparing for a sequel better than the original
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
The second-year BYU head coach has assembled a top-tier roster headlined by top recruit AJ Dybantsa and leading scorer Richie Saunders.
Patrick Kinahan: Familiar name aside, Austin Ainge earned right to become Jazz president
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 10:29 a.m. | Save Story
All around the NBA – and in most every profession, actually – nepotism abounds in one form or another within individual franchises and programs.
BYU RB signee McKay Madsen just did something not seen in 103 years
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 2 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
The two-way athlete who has signed to play running back at BYU won a California state championship in both the discus and shot put for the second straight year, a feat not achieved sine 1922.
The Utah athletes who qualified for NCAA track and field championships
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted June 1 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
The list of five athletes from the Beehive State qualified for the national meet beginning June 11 includes James Corrigan, the U.S. Olympian who also holds Big 12 records in the steeplechase and 5,000 meters.
Big 12 coaches, Brett Yormark push to 'earn it on the field' for playoff spot in football
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said he wants what is best for college football, even if it may come at the expense of the conference he's tasked to lead.
Kick times, TV revealed for BYU football's nonconference home games; hoops adds UConn
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated May 29 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 announced kickoff times and TV slates for select games Thursday, which now include BYU's nonconference home games, the conference opener at Colorado, and the Friday night game against West Virginia on Latter-day Saint general conference weekend.
As tensions rise, Big 12 and ACC must work together to mitigate growing Big Ten, SEC influence
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted May 28 - 3:09 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Kinahan: Given recent success, expectations soar for BYU's 2 most important sports
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted May 27 - 10:41 a.m. | Save Story
For much of the last year BYU athletics has been awash in a sea of positive publicity for the two most visible sports.
BYU men's golf wraps up NCAA championships tied for 13th
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 26 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Led by senior Zac Jones' 1-under-par 71, the Cougars finished at 18-over and a tie for 13th with Vanderbilt at the conclusion of the stroke-play competition Monday at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.
Here's how BYU golf played through the weekend at NCAA championships
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 25 - 10:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars played Sunday's "third" round on Thursday to accomodate the university's religious beliefs, and finished 12th at 14-over-par to guarantee a top-15 finish for the first time since 2006.
BYU eliminated from Big 12 baseball tournament with 4-1 loss to Arizona
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 22 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Luke Anderson went 2-for-4 with a double, and Parker Goff was 2-for-3 with a double for BYU (28-17), which was playing in the postseason for the first time since 2022.
Civil lawsuit accuses BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting woman in 2023
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 21 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
A civil lawsuit filed Wednesday accused BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2023.
BYU baseball shuts out Arizona State for 1st conference tournament win since 2017
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
Justis Reiser and Ashton Johnson combined on a six-hit shutout with two strikeouts to lead BYU to a 2-0 victory over Arizona State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Watercooler Talk: Could the Jazz draft the next Gordon Hayward?
KSL.com Sports | Posted May 18 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
One player quickly rose to the top of Jazz fans' comments on social media about getting the No. 5 pick in next month's NBA draft.
BYU baseball clinches final Big 12 Tournament spot with series win over Texas Tech
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
There will be postseason baseball for BYU, at least in next week's conference tournament in Arlington, Texas.
BYU's new boss wants to 'lock in' men's basketball coach Kevin Young. Here's why
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
Could the former Phoenix Suns associate head coach make his way back to the Valley of the Sun after a breakout inaugural campaign in Provo?
Patrick Kinahan: New BYU AD Santiago vows to lead with compassion
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Code words the likes of competitive and passionate often are attached to BYU's new athletic director.
BYU men's team, Utah's No. 1 golfer top regionals for NCAA championship bids
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
The BYU men's golf team and the University of Utah's top golfer each won separate regionals to advance to the NCAA Championships.
Brian Santiago wants to chase excellence in all BYU sports, but 'football drives the ship'
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
"There's nothing more important at BYU than our football program," the newly promoted BYU athletic director said Wednesday as he began his full-time athletic director administration.
Brian Santiago to succeed Tom Holmoe as BYU athletic director
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 5:18 p.m. | Save Story
BYU's national search for its next director of athletics ended in the same offices as Tom Holmoe, who will retire from the position this summer.
Utah men's basketball transfer tracker: Aggies add former Air Force big Kearney
KSL.com Sports | Updated May 13 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at other college basketball transfers — both coming and going — in the state of Utah.
From developer to pass defense architect: Jernaro Gilford's rise at BYU
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 11:29 a.m. | Save Story
For nearly a decade, Jernaro Gilford has been one of the favorite figures on BYU's coaching staff.
BYU football spring transfer tracker: Cougars add DB help from San Diego State
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated May 12 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
The $2.8 billion House settlement hasn't been approved, but college football teams across the country are hurriedly bracing for a cut to 105 players before the 2025 season.
Pay to play: Will Snowden on NIL, agents, the portal, and the shifting sands of college recruiting
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
As college football continues to evolve in the wake of the NIL era, the traditional model of recruiting, development, and player loyalty is being fundamentally reshaped.
BYU has added combo guard from the transfer portal
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Pickens, the junior guard who spent last season at UC Riverside, has committed to head coach Kevin Young and the Cougars, as first reported Wednesday by CBS' Jon Rothstein.
Breaking 4-minute mile only part of BYU sophomore's staggering collegiate start
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
Carter Cutting didn't grow up wanting to run for BYU. Just two years into his college career, he's already joined an exclusive club.
Patrick Kinahan: Transfer portal continues to wreak havoc on college sports
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 10:24 a.m. | Save Story
Amid a bevy of concern from several factions, the virtual non-stop shuffling of college football and basketball rosters continues to hover over each sport.
BYU adds former 4-star QB recruit, veteran receiver from Stanford in spring transfer window
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated May 3 - 8:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Bear is coming to Brigham, he told ESPN on Saturday morning. So, too, is the Tiger.
Mailbag: The next realignment spark, 'hate' for BYU, federal funding cuts and more
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted May 2 - 11:15 p.m. | Save Story
When the 2030s arrive, revenue won't be shared equally within the Power Four leagues.
Could BYU have its best linebacker group in the modern era?
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
There's been a lot of talk about BYU linebackers since the Cougars wrapped up spring practices. But maybe Jack Kelly, Isaiah Glasker, Siale Esera and others needed to be talked about more.
BYU basketball's rotation coming into focus with Dybantsa on campus, Saunders returning
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars also picked up a commitment Thursday from Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus, a 6-foot-7 forward who shot 38% from 3 last yer and dropped 17 in the Marriott Center.
Big 12 QB rankings: ASU's Leavitt, KSU's Johnson top our look at the 2025 hierarchy
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted May 1 - 10:20 a.m. | Save Story
These quarterback rankings should not be considered equivalent to the Big Ten version published on the Hotline last week.
Patrick Kinahan: Holmoe brought stability to BYU as he leaves during time of uncertainty
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
Tom Holmoe will stroll into retirement on a high note, orchestrating great stability for the BYU athletic department with membership in the Big 12.
Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has a new job in basketball
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
The former Naismith Player of the Year at BYU won't be sipping drinks on the beach in retirement, accepting a job as USA Basketball's managing director of 3x3 hoops Monday.
'It just feels right': 3 Star WR Legend Glasker commits to BYU — citing culture, family and fit
Ben Criddle for KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Lehi High standout Legend Glasker has committed to play football at BYU, giving the Cougars one of the most electrifying wide receivers in the state of Utah for the 2026 recruiting class.
Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and US Olympian, retires from basketball
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year who went on to play in the NBA and then played in last year's Paris Olympics for the U.S. in 3x3, has announced his retirement.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU football cashed out on Marion
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
A few years ago, on a recruiting trip to BYU, a prospective football player and his family placed priority on financial compensation during the visit with the coaches.
Chip away: Cougars slug 4 homers in 2nd win over Utah Valley in a week
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 11:01 p.m. | Save Story
Crew McChesney went 3-for-4 with four runs scored and a home run, and 9-hole hitter Chipper Beck slugged two homers as BYU pounded out a 15-7 win over Utah Valley.
Conner Mantz just misses podium at Boston Marathon, finishing 4th
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Mantz finished fourth, while fellow Utah distance running alums Clayton Young and Rory Linkletter each finished in the top 10 of the acclaimed American road race.
Comeback Cougs: BYU softball polishes off rivalry sweep with 6-inning win over Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Lily Owens and Keila Kamoku both went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, and the Cougars swept the rivalry series with a 14-5 win over Utah in six innings Saturday afternoon at Gail Miller Field.
BYU softball rallies late to beat Utah for 2nd straight game
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Ailana Agbayani walked it off with a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh, and BYU scored all but one run in the bottom of the seventh of the 10-8 win to clinch the series.
BYU softball rallies from 4-down to beat Utah in extra innings; baseball knocks off No. 22 Arizona
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
BYU scored four runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh on back-to-back home runs by Brittingham and Lindy Milkowsky, and Lily Owens walked off an improbable rivalry win.
Weber State cheer, dance bring home national titles while BYU goes on a cruise
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Wildcats returned to Utah with four more national titles from the weekends NCA and NDA national championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, while BYU's powerhouse dance company was nowhere to be found.
BYU women's basketball signs 2, adds transfer commitment on first day of spring period
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 12:55 p.m. | Save Story
The first day of the NCAA's spring signing period saw BYU women's basketball add Snow Canyon star Olivia Hamlin and international forward Yussuf Bolanle, while also getting a commitment from a Division I transfer center.
Just like 'all year,' BYU baseball had another comeback Tuesday night
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 10:11 p.m. | Save Story
Ryder Robinson went 3-for-5 with three doubles and an RBI, and BYU used a four-run fifth to pull past the Wolverines 9-3 Tuesday night at Larry H. Miller Park.
