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Close ties in BYU-Utah rivalry 'makes it even more fun' for coaches, players

Close ties in BYU-Utah rivalry 'makes it even more fun' for coaches, players

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

At BYU and Utah, the two sometimes-estranged and often-strained brothers who have the same institutional founder in Brigham Young, the similarities are often closer than the differences.
BYU men's basketball opens at No. 8 in AP poll, highest preseason ranking in program history

BYU men's basketball opens at No. 8 in AP poll, highest preseason ranking in program history

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars were ranked No. 8 nationally in the Associated Press preseason top 25, their highest preseason ranking in program history and highest overall ranking since 2011.
With shift to rivalry game, Utah QB acknowledges 'significance' of BYU game

With shift to rivalry game, Utah QB acknowledges 'significance' of BYU game

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and BYU will play for the 103rd time in a rivalry that dates back to 1922.
'Big Noon Kickoff' coming back to Provo for what may be biggest rivalry game in 16 years

'Big Noon Kickoff' coming back to Provo for what may be biggest rivalry game in 16 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 2:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a 6-0 start for the second straight season for the first time in program history, the stakes are getting bigger for No. 15 BYU.
Bear Bachmeier played like a freshman against Wildcats — until he didn't

Bear Bachmeier played like a freshman against Wildcats — until he didn't

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Bachmeier is learning on the fly, head coach Kalani Sitake won't mind the type of response he showed for the second game in a row.
BYU moves up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns ahead of rivalry game

BYU moves up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns ahead of rivalry game

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU needed some late-game heroics, but the Cougars got it done in double overtime in Tucson to preserve an undefeated season and clinch a bowl game.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: It's time to recognize the greatness of Indiana

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: It's time to recognize the greatness of Indiana

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was not a good weekend for several teams ranked inside last week's Associated Press Top 25 rankings.
No. 18 BYU survives Arizona's double-OT upset bid for 33-27 win

No. 18 BYU survives Arizona's double-OT upset bid for 33-27 win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 1:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Noah Fifita threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. But the redshirt-junior's pass fell off the finger tips of Javin Whatley as the Cougars survived 33-27 at Arizona Stadium.
Game Center: No. 18 BYU at Arizona

Game Center: No. 18 BYU at Arizona

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Follow along as the No. 18 BYU Cougars take on the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
BYU football: How is Aaron Roderick's ground game one of best in the Big 12?

BYU football: How is Aaron Roderick's ground game one of best in the Big 12?

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

What once looked like a deep and versatile running back room for BYU entering the 2025 season has instead turned into one of the team's most unpredictable position groups.
Blame it on the rain? No. 18 BYU, Big 12 keeping eye on Priscilla ahead of road tilt at Arizona

Blame it on the rain? No. 18 BYU, Big 12 keeping eye on Priscilla ahead of road tilt at Arizona

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

As if player availability reports and scouting hasn't been enough, No. 18 BYU and Arizona will keep an eye on Tropical Storm Priscilla, which is bringing flood risks to the southwest desert.
Keys to the game: How do the Cougars overcome Hurricane Priscilla and Arizona?

Keys to the game: How do the Cougars overcome Hurricane Priscilla and Arizona?

Nathan Dunn for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

No. 18 BYU will travel to Tucson to take on the Arizona Wildcats in an expected stormy environment. How can the Cougars come away with a win?
Pick Six Previews: BYU's offense more dynamic in road test against Arizona

Pick Six Previews: BYU's offense more dynamic in road test against Arizona

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU and Arizona have both been playing strong defense, but BYU's offense is more dynamic and explosive.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 7 of college football

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 7 of college football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 9:03 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.
BYU gives first look — a glimpse, really — into highly anticipated men's basketball roster

BYU gives first look — a glimpse, really — into highly anticipated men's basketball roster

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Calling Thursday night's blue-white scrimmage that followed a fan fest and "party in the plaza" a game may be exaggerating. But it did provide BYU basketball fans a small glimpse at the roster.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 7 preview

KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 7 preview

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL's week 7 pick 'em preview features four ranked matchups including some key Big 12 matchups and the Red River rivlary.
BYU's Gibb unanimously named to Preseason All-Big 12 team

BYU's Gibb unanimously named to Preseason All-Big 12 team

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb was named to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team after an impressive freshman season that included a unanimous Big 12 Freshman of the Year selection.
BYU's field-goal faking punter eager for new challenge: first-time fatherhood

BYU's field-goal faking punter eager for new challenge: first-time fatherhood

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU punter whose trickeration has become mythic is "crossing his fingers" that his first-born son with his wife, Hallie, will arrive before he heads to Tucson.
Holy Score: The Big 12 was smart to schedule the Utah-BYU rivalry game in the middle of October

Holy Score: The Big 12 was smart to schedule the Utah-BYU rivalry game in the middle of October

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long for the grumbling to begin. Maybe a few minutes. At most, an hour.