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Kalani Sitake Reveals BYU’s Simple Formula for a Big 12 Championship Run

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is trying to keep things simple in the face of huge expectations in 2026. After going to the Big 12 Championship game and losing to Texas Tech, the Cougars are a trendy pick to get over the hump and win the title.

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One Breakout Candidate at Every BYU Position Ahead of Fall Camp

Every year, new players step into new roles and make names for themselves. Last year, it was Bear Bachmeier on offense and Faletau Satuala on defense. The year before, Jake Retzlaff, Isaiah Glasker and Harrison Taggart had breakout seasons.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / July 15

How High Can WR Legend Glasker Climb on BYU’s Depth Chart During Fall Camp?

BYU Fall Camp is just around the corner. As the Cougars kickoff Fall Camp, returning production will be the theme at most positions. The position group that returns the least production - and has the most questions to answer heading into Fall Camp - is the wide receivers.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9

One Big 12 coach named 'The Standard' heading into 2026 college football season

There's a ton of change to account for in the coaching ranks of the Big 12 as we slowly inch towards the 2026 season.

One important player on Big 12 preseason top five teams: Texas Tech QB in the spotlight after wild offseason

Brendan Sorsby’s Draft Stock Expected To Drop After Year Off

The 'Big 12 football championship winners' quiz

Texas Tech announces good news on JT Toppin

Kalani Sitake News / BYU Cougars on SI / July 8

Kalani Sitake, Bear Bachmeier 'Really Confident' in BYU Wide Receivers

The BYU football program heads into the 2026 season as one of the favorites to win the Big 12. While BYU returns a lot of experience at most positions, one positions that will feature a lot is new faces is wide receiver.

LJ Martin News / BYU Cougars on SI / July 6

BYU’s LJ Martin Leads Six Cougars on Preseason All-Big 12 Team

On Monday, the Big 12 conference announced the Big 12 preseason awards. BYU star running back LJ Martin was named the Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.

EA Sports Botches BYU CB Cannon DeVries’ Likeness

NCAA 27 is finally here, but the game’s horrific player face scans look like an absolute horror movie. College football players & fans are hilariously pointing out the most inaccurate player headshots in “College Football 27.” The worst one might be BYU CB Cannon DeVries, who has the wrong skin color.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

BYU beats out Oklahoma for 4-star EDGE Uhila Wolfgramm

The BYU Cougars are on the board with one of the top recruits in the state, and this is a big commitment for coach Kalani Sitake and his staff.

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

Penn State scores biggest recruiting win of the young Matt Campbell era with four-star QB James Armstrong

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

Nation's No. 1 2028 recruit, Jett Harrison, commits to Ohio State Buckeyes

Brigham Young Cougars News / Yardbarker / April 23

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes official NBA Draft decision in epic fashion

Just when the NFL Draft is drawing most of the buzz, projected No. 1 pick A.J. Dybantsa is making sure to steal some eyeballs for the NBA.

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff makes decision on 2026 NBA Draft

Tennessee star declares for NBA Draft

Potential NBA Draft lottery pick returning to Florida

Duke confirms Isaiah Evans' plans for 2026 NBA Draft

The 'NBA Lottery Era No. 1 picks' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 19

AJ Dybantsa's massive game can't save No. 6 BYU from upset loss

Only one freshman in history scored more points in their first NCAA Tournament game than AJ Dybantsa did Thursday. It wasn't enough to keep No. 6 BYU from losing.

Jon Scheyer has surprising stance after Duke's showing vs. Siena in NCAA Tournament

No. 11 Texas proves too tall an order for vanquished No. 6 BYU

No. 12 seed High Point delivers first upset of 2026 March Madness with win over No. 5 seed Wisconsin

Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

Brigham Young Cougars News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

BYU's AJ Dybantsa makes stunning comments about his NBA future

AJ Dybantsa may be about to throw the NBA a curveball.

Five-star SF Bruce Branch III chooses BYU over USC, host of others

Mike Krzyzewski offers candid take on potential NCAA Tournament expansion

Richard Pitino had a blunt response amid Providence rumors

Coach K had an honest take on Duke star freshman Cameron Boozer

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Five key storylines to watch for women's Champ Week

Brigham Young Cougars News / Yardbarker / March 3

BYU's AJ Dybantsa is uncertain about his NBA future, but the choice is obvious

Dybantsa is averaging 24.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for BYU this season.

Mike Krzyzewski offers candid take on potential NCAA Tournament expansion

Five-star SF Bruce Branch III chooses BYU over USC, host of others

Each bubble team's best remaining shot to improve NCAA Tournament case

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Kevin Young News / Yardbarker / March 3

Five-star SF Bruce Branch III chooses BYU over USC, host of others

Branch is one of the top hoops recruits in the 2026 class.

Mike Krzyzewski offers candid take on potential NCAA Tournament expansion

Five men's college basketball head coaches most likely to get fired this offseason

Duke's Jon Scheyer may pass Brad Stevens in an impressive record for coaches

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

BYU receiver Parker Kingston faces rape charge

BYU receiver Parker Kingston was arrested and will be charged with first-degree felony rape, according to a news release from the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 31

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top NBA Draft prospects

Darryn Peterson shows pros, cons in battle of top 2026 NBA Draft prospects

It was a tale of two halves for star freshman Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson in Saturday's 90-82 win over the BYU Cougars.

Overlooked Texas A&M remains atop conference with blowout road win

Depth of Big 12 on display in UCF's win over No. 11 Texas Tech

Miami (Ohio) remains one of two unbeaten men's teams

No. 2 UConn slams Creighton, extends winning streak to 17

Michigan's Dusty May soaks in savage boos like a boss

BYU coach slammed for his polarizing call in final seconds against No. 1 Arizona

BYU head coach Kevin Young was under fire Monday for seemingly forgetting he had AJ Dybantsa on his team. The Cougars were right on the doorstep of dealing the No.

Brigham Young Cougars News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

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 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.

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