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LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick acknowledged the Cougars will use several running backs against No. 22 Georgia Tech absent leading rusher LJ Martin. But pay close attention to the redshirt freshman from Ridgeline High.
College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Last weekend's first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 9.9 million viewers on ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS and truTV, according to ESPN and Nielson. That is a 7% drop from last year.
Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos drops NCAA appeal, enters NFL draft
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.
BYU women's volleyball has a new head coach — and a key return from portal
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars hired former BYU men's volleyball assistant and one-time interim head coach Rob Neilson on Tuesday, returning to Provo after a historic six-year career at Utah State.
No. 12 BYU will be without star RB LJ Martin in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed before Tuesday's practice in Orlando that the junior tailback will miss the bowl game after having surgery.
Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims that the athletic department at Georgia is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal in a lawsuit filed by the linebacker in state court Tuesday in Boone County, Missouri.
Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
The last time Ohio State and Miami met in a postseason football game, the Hurricanes spent a couple of seconds celebrating a victory that gave them back-to-back national championships.
Utah football mailbag: Is Kyle Whittingham the bad guy, is he the next Michigan coach, and more
Josh Newman for KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah will face Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31.
Deck the Halls: Dybantsa's triple double secures No. 10 BYU's win in nonconference finale
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 22 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Dybantsa secured his first career triple-double, pouring in 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the 10th-ranked Cougars cruised to a 109-81 win over Eastern Washington.
Dybantsa gets first BYU triple-double since 2016 to lead No. 10 Cougars past Eastern Washington
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
AJ Dybantsa had 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead No. 10 BYU to a 109-81 victory over Eastern Washington. Dybantsa is the first Coygars player with a triple-double since Kyle Collinsworth against UAB on March 16, 2016. Richie Saunders had 22 points to help BYU go unbeaten through a four-game homestand. Kennard Davis Jr. and Robert Wright III added 17 points apiece. Wright also had seven assists. The Cougars shot 61% from the field in the second half and made 16 3-pointers. Davis led the way with a career-high five. Kiree Huie led Eastern Washington with 17 points.
Utah State struggles, falls to Washington State in Potato Bowl
Jason Turner, Herald Journal | Posted Dec. 22 - 7:26 p.m. | Save Story
Capping off the 2025 college football season with a winning record was not to be for the Aggies.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava returning after stellar 2025 season
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:52 p.m. | Save Story
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is returning for another season instead of declaring for the NFL draft.
Ryan Day takes over offensive play-calling duties for Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 22 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
Ryan Day will call the offensive plays for Ohio State during the College Football Playoff, beginning with the Dec. 31 quarterfinal game at the Cotton Bowl against Miami.
Notre Dame and USC pause their longstanding rivalry, Fighting Irish add BYU to 2026 schedule
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
Notre Dame vs. Southern California, one of college football's biggest and longest rivalries, is on pause.
Lani White ties career high as Utah women's basketball holds on to beat Arizona
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
It was Lani White's world, and everybody was living in it.
Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi wants to keep the job beyond bowl game and 'fix this program'
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Biff Poggi tapped on a lectern, accentuating each word, as he closed a news conference and made his case to be Michigan's football coach beyond its bowl game.
No. 2 Michigan closing gap on No. 1 Arizona in AP Top 25, Duke falls out of top five
John Marshall, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
Arizona is still No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, but No. 2 Michigan is closing the gap.
Former QB Jacob Rodriguez now All-America linebacker for playoff team Texas Tech
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
Jacob Rodriguez was sleeping on the floor of his brother's apartment and learning how to really play defense when he joined Texas Tech for spring practice in 2022, right after a season as a quarterback at Virginia.
BYU finalizes 2-year deal with Notre Dame beginning 2026 in Provo
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
The Fighting Irish will play the Cougars, after all.
