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No. 1 Arizona holds off BYU comeback to stay unbeaten

No. 1 Arizona holds off BYU comeback to stay unbeaten

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brayden Burries poured in 29 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Jaden Bradley scored 26 with three assists and two steals as No. 1 Arizona remained unbeaten.
BYU women's fast start upended by No. 22 West Virginia

BYU women's fast start upended by No. 22 West Virginia

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 11:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb led all scorers with 28 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and Olivia Hamlin scored 13 for the Cougars
AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars sweep season series with Utes

AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars sweep season series with Utes

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 24 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The five-star freshman set a BYU freshman record with a career-high 43 points in the Cougars' second win over their in-state rival in 15 days.
2026 Big 12 schedule features a few minor twists that reflect Yormark's major push for eyeballs

2026 Big 12 schedule features a few minor twists that reflect Yormark's major push for eyeballs

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 2026 Big 12 football schedule unveiled Wednesday was based on a matrix created in 2023 and a handful of matchups announced last year. As a result, there were no jaw droppers.
Another Big 3? BYU women stun No. 19 Texas Tech with well-connected trio

Another Big 3? BYU women stun No. 19 Texas Tech with well-connected trio

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olivia Hamlin poured in 20 points, and Delaney Gibb added 18 points, five rebounds and six assists as BYU stunned No. 19 Texas Tech 73-61 at the Marriott Center.
The Hotline's (ridiculously) early Top 25 for the 2026 season: Indiana, Texas, Oregon and Notre Dame lead the way

The Hotline's (ridiculously) early Top 25 for the 2026 season: Indiana, Texas, Oregon and Notre Dame lead the way

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

This time next year, the College Football Playoff will be a week away from crowning a winner. The national championship for the 2026 season is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2027 (in Las Vegas).
Back stateside, former BYU star Alexa Gray leads LOVB Salt Lake into 2nd season

Back stateside, former BYU star Alexa Gray leads LOVB Salt Lake into 2nd season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gray along with fellow BYU alums Roni Jones-Perry and Mary Lake, as well as the rest of LOVB Salt Lake, will kick off the second season at home Thursday against LOVB Houston at SLCC's Bruin Arena.
No Texas Tech, consecutive true road games highlight BYU's 2026 football schedule

No Texas Tech, consecutive true road games highlight BYU's 2026 football schedule

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars announced their 2026 schedule Wednesday in conjunction with the rest of the Big 12, a made-for-TV event broadcast on multiple networks.
In final football AP Top 25 ranking of season, BYU and Utah finish inside top 15

In final football AP Top 25 ranking of season, BYU and Utah finish inside top 15

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A "people's national championship" is good, but all are striving to lift up the College Football Playoff trophy in the end.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Indiana caps off storybook season, earns No. 1 final ranking

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Indiana caps off storybook season, earns No. 1 final ranking

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was one of the greatest sports stories as Indiana football went from irrelevant to national champions in a two-year period.
Breaking down the transfer portal winners and losers in the West

Breaking down the transfer portal winners and losers in the West

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The portal game typically begins with retaining your starting quarterback, or finding a proven replacement.
No. 15 Texas Tech uses late surge to hand No. 11 BYU 1st Big 12 loss

No. 15 Texas Tech uses late surge to hand No. 11 BYU 1st Big 12 loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reigning Big 12 player of the year JT Toppin poured in 27 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 15 Texas Tech used a 29-6 run late in the second half to hand No. 11 BYU its first loss in Big 12 play.
No. 18 Baylor pushes past BYU to complete Beehive sweep

No. 18 Baylor pushes past BYU to complete Beehive sweep

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taliah Scott poured in 25 points, six rebounds and five assists, and No. 18 Baylor pulled away for a 69-58 win over BYU in front of 3,251 fans Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.
'The sky's the limit': BYU's other AJ helping No. 8 men's volleyball to 3-0 start

'The sky's the limit': BYU's other AJ helping No. 8 men's volleyball to 3-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Cottle, the Cougars' 6-foot-8 freshman on the volleyball court, has plenty of time to decide if you want to call him "Slim Reaper," "AJ Dy-Bounce-a" or any of his other myriad nicknames after his freshman year.
BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Who's going, staying in 2026

BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Who's going, staying in 2026

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are three seasons in modern college football: the regular season, the postseason, and the portal season.
BYU freshman fitting in with rebounding edge, Muslim faith on Big 12's top rebounding squad

BYU freshman fitting in with rebounding edge, Muslim faith on Big 12's top rebounding squad

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-3 first-year forward from Lagos, Nigeria is averaging 6.2 rebounds per game on a team that leads the Big 12 with 44.0 boards per game including 15.2 offensive rebounds.
BYU football's portal trend focused on retaining top-15 team with targeted additions

BYU football's portal trend focused on retaining top-15 team with targeted additions

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 4,000 FBS players have entered the NCAA transfer portal looking for a new home, but BYU's approach to college football's version of free agency has the Cougars focused on retention with only targeted additions.
Big 2nd half lifts No. 11 BYU past TCU for 4-0 start to Big 12 play

Big 2nd half lifts No. 11 BYU past TCU for 4-0 start to Big 12 play

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 1:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa looked more like himself in the second half while battling an illness.
With eyes on top-15 showdown Saturday, BYU focused on upstart TCU

With eyes on top-15 showdown Saturday, BYU focused on upstart TCU

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Horned Frogs are on a two-game slide after nonconference wins over No. 19 Florida and Wisconsin, and feature the return of former BYU and Utah Valley guard Tanner Toolson.