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Ikinasio Tupou News / BYU Cougars on SI / January 1

BYU Offensive Lineman Ikinasio Tupou to Enter the Transfer Portal

On Thursday, BYU offensive lineman Ikinasio Tupou announced his plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens later this week. Tupou, who signed with BYU in the 2024 class, spent the last two years with the BYU football program.

Kalani Sitake News / BYU Cougars on SI / January 1

Kalani Sitake Has a Great Track Record Replacing Coordinators

Kalani Sitake has been the head coach at BYU since 2016. In Sitake's tenure, he has replaced coordinators on both sides of the ball. Sitake has a perfect track record replacing coordinators in his time at BYU, and he will need to make the right hire once again.

Brigham Young Cougars News / BYU Cougars on SI / December 31

BYU Football Receiving Leaders in 2025

BYU had a trio of pass-catchers that had the lion's share of the receiving yards in 2025. In this article, we'll review BYU's top receiving leaders. Parker

Marcus McKenzie News / BYU Cougars on SI / December 29

BYU Cornerback Marcus McKenzie Reportedly to Join His Brother in the Transfer Portal

BYU cornerback Marcus McKenzie will enter the transfer portal when it opens in January, Blair Angulo of 247Sports reported on Sunday. Marcus spent the last three years with BYU since returning home from his mission.

Kalani Sitake News / Gridiron Heroics / December 29

Kalani Sitake shares powerful message about BYU being left out of playoff

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake addressed his team’s exclusion from the College Football Playoff with a message centered on character and response rather than disappointment.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 27

BYU's Pop-Tarts Bowl win proves Cougars' future is bright

No. 12 BYU's Pop-Tarts Bowl comeback win over Georgia Tech proves Cougars' future is bright

No. 12 BYU Cougars (12-2) solidified themselves as one of the country's ascending football programs on Saturday.

No. 12 BYU rallies late to beat No. 22 Georgia Tech in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Kalani Sitake gives classy response to rumors of Jay Hill leaving BYU

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Georgia Tech vs. BYU Prediction: Pop-Tarts Bowl Preview

College football’s bowl slate for the 2025-26 season continues on Saturday, Dec. 27 with Georgia Tech and BYU meeting in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The Yellow

Top draft prospect AJ Dybantsa's stats have never been seen before in NCAA or NBA

The hype on top NBA draft prospect AJ Dybantsa continues to grow.

Dybantsa's triple-double leads No. 10 BYU past Eastern Washington

Villanova's second half sinks Seton Hall in HC Kevin Willard's N.J. return

St. John's overcomes slow start, then roars past Harvard

Kam Williams has career game as Kentucky knocks off Bellarmine

Potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson won't return until 'close to 100%'

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / December 19

Predicting What BYU's Quarterback Situation Will Look Like in 2026

In 2025, BYU started the season with a true freshman under center for the first time in program history. The Cougars overcame the odds, going 11-1 and making it to the Big 12 championship game with a true freshman under center.

Brigham Young Cougars News / BYU Cougars on SI / December 16

Preview: BYU Basketball vs Former WCC Foe Pacific

For the first time in over a month, BYU basketball was back in the Marriott Center on Saturday night against UC Riverside. That kicked off the first of four consecutive home games for BYU.

Jake Griffin News / BYU Cougars on SI / December 14

BYU OL Jake Griffin to Enter the Transfer Portal

A young BYU offensive lineman will enter the transfer portal, he announced on Sunday. Redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Jake Griffin will enter the transfer portal after three years with the program.

Kalani Sitake News / Heartland College Sports / December 13

One BYU Fan Actually Got Kalani Sitake’s Face Tattooed on Him

Every fanbase has that one guy who takes it a little too far. For BYU, it’s Twitter user @rivercoug, and buddy just made sure nobody questions his loyalty to Kalani Sitake ever again.

Jack Kelly News / BYU Cougars on SI / December 11

BYU Linebacker Jack Kelly is Headed to the Senior Bowl

BYU star linebacker Jack Kelly is headed to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, the bowl announced on Thursday. Kelly, a senior, has exhausted his collegiate eligibility.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 9

BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater vs. Clemson

No. 10 BYU caps historic comeback with buzzer-beater against Clemson

It did not look good for No. 10 BYU for most of the game, but after a historic second-half rally and an emphatic buzzer-beater, the Cougars prevailed in a 67-64 thriller over Clemson.

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Kalani Sitake News / Yardbarker / December 7

BYU HC calls for fair process in CFP rankings after Big 12 title loss

For the No. 11 Brigham Young Cougars (11-2), their 34-7 loss in the Big 12 Championship Game to the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) could knock them out of the 12-team tournament.

CFB Week 15 winners, losers: Indiana is nation's best team entering CFP

Alabama should not be in CFP after SEC Championship no-show

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Brigham Young Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / December 6

The Big 12 is Working Toward a Solution for Anti-BYU Chants

Brett Yormark didn’t pull any punches when asked about the ugly anti-BYU chants that have been popping up at Big 12 games. This time, the commissioner made it clear that the conference is fed up with it, and something real is finally being done about it.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 6

BYU Playoff Chances: Will Cougars Make the CFP Bracket?

It's championship Saturday for college football, and the Big 12 Championship Game between the No. 11 BYU Cougars and No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders will kick things off at noon ET.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 3

BYU vs. Texas Tech bold predictions for Big 12 Championship Game

It is the Big 12 Championship Game as BYU faces Texas Tech. The winner of the game will be heading to the College Football Playoff. It will be a rematch of a regular-season tilt that Texas Tech won 29-7.

Ben Bywater News / BYU Cougars on SI / December 3

Four-Star Linebacker Adam Bywater Brings a Family Legacy to BYU

On Wednesday, Olympus High School standout Adam Bywater signed with BYU. Bywater picked the Cougars over finalists Utah and Boise State earlier this year.