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For the first time since the transfer portal was started, we can start to project what BYU's roster as early as January. While BYU could still add a few players that entered the portal when it was open, most of BYU's roster is set.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / January 22

Two BYU Players Named Top 100 Players in College Football For 2026 Season

It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next college football season. On3Sports named the top 100 players in college football for the 2026 season and two BYU players made the cut.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / January 16

LJ Martin Consulted BYU Legend Jamaal Williams on NFL Decision

Last week, BYU star running back LJ Martin announced his plans to forego the NFL Draft and return to BYU for one more season. In an interview with BYU Sports Nation, Martin said he reached out to former BYU legendary running back Jamaal Williams to get his advice before making the decision.

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College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / January 14

BYU's Final Transfer Portal Needs as the Portal Window Comes to an End

Over the last two weeks, BYU's coaching staff has been scouring the transfer portal trying to find transfers to round out the 2026 roster. Before the transfer portal opened, we outlined BYU's greatest roster needs.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / January 9

LJ Martin Could Chase BYU History in 2026

On Thursday, BYU star running back LJ Martin announced his plans to return to school for his senior season. Martin, who was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2025, was one of the best running backs in college football.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 9

The Big 12’s Leading Rusher to Return in 2026

BYU running back LJ Martin, the Big 12’s leading rusher and Conference Offensive Player of the Year, will return to the Cougars for his senior season.

College Football News / ESPN / January 8

Big 12 leading rusher Martin to return to BYU

BYU running back LJ Martin, the Big 12's leading rusher and offensive player of the year, will return to the Cougars for his senior season.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 23

BYU RB LJ Martin out of Pop-Tarts Bowl due to surgery

BYU will be missing the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year when the Cougars take on Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday in Orlando, coach Kalani Sitake revealed on Tuesday.

College Football News / The Forkball / December 6

BYU falls in Big 12 title game, will be left out by the CFP Committee

With the deck stacked against them, BYU is likely out of playoff contention with their second loss to Texas Tech In the first quarter, Texas Tech got the opening kickoff and moved the ball on BYU but had to punt.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 29

LJ Martin, No. 11 BYU rally from slow start to beat UCF

No. 11 BYU made a statement it didn't need to make Saturday, rallying from an early deficit to beat UCF 41-21 in Provo, Utah to build momentum entering next week's Big 12 championship game.

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College Football News / The Forkball / November 23

BYU goes to 10-1, Can Clinch Big 12 Title Game with Win Against UCF

LJ Martin mauls Cincinnati and carries BYU to victory! BYU got the ball first and moved it to about midfield before punting. The Cougars returned the favor and forced a UC three-and-out with the help of some loud BYU fans at Nippert Stadium.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / November 23

The 10 Highest-Graded Players from BYU's Critical Win Over Cincinnati

Everything was on the line for no. 11 BYU against Cincinnati. A spot in the Big 12 title game. A potential at-large playoff bid. The Cougars rose to the occasion and delivered a gritty win over a motivated Cincinnati team.

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / November 23

No. 11 BYU is One Win Away from the Big 12 Title Game

On Saturday night, no. 11 BYU needed to beat Cincinnati to maintain control of its own destiny. The Cougars delivered, pulling out a gritty win thanks to a career night from star running back LJ Martin.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 22

LJ Martin (222 yards), No. 11 BYU run past Cincinnati

LJ Martin ran for a career-high 222 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries and No. 11 Brigham Young shut down the high-powered Cincinnati offense to post a 26-14 road win on Saturday night.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / November 6

Week 11 Big 12 Previews: BYU, Texas Tech Battle for CFP — Highlighting games featuring teams in the West and 'looks in' at the best of the rest

Welcome to the new Big 12, ladies and gentlemen. The eyes of the college football world are on No. 7 BYU and No. 8 Texas Tech as the two teams battle for a spot in the Playoff.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / November 4

BYU Will Have a Big Piece in Action This Week vs. Texas Tech

BYU is getting some good news heading into one of its toughest games of the season. Starting running back LJ Martin is expected to be available for Saturday’s road trip to Lubbock, where the Cougars will face off against No.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / October 25

LJ Martin Leaves BYU vs. Iowa State Game With Injury

The BYU Cougars suffered a big loss in Ames on Saturday during their game vs. Iowa State with star running back LJ Martin leaving with an injury. Martin is the heart and soul of this team’s offense, and according to the BYU radio broadcast, Martin will not return to the Week 9 match up against the Cyclones.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / October 20

College Football in Utah – Week 8

The Holy War between BYU and Utah highlighted not only college football across the state, but across the nation. The FBS teams in the state continue their good seasons and the FCS teams got some much needed wins in Week 8 of college football in Utah.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / October 14

How Arizona's Defense Graded Out in Week 7 BYU Loss

A game-tying drive at the end of the fourth quarter for BYU helped force the game to overtime, where the Cougars were able to hold off Arizona and escape Tucson with a 33-27 win.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 4

Bear Bachmeier, No. 23 BYU overwhelm West Virginia

Freshman Bear Bachmeier threw for a career-high 351 yards, LJ Martin ran for two touchdowns and No. 23 BYU overcame a spate of mistakes to stop West Virginia 38-24 in Provo, Utah, on Friday night.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 23

Colorado Buffaloes vs. BYU: Preview, Prediction, Betting Odds

The Colorado Buffaloes are coming off a win, moving their record up to 2-2, going 0-1 in Big 12 conference play. Colorado coach Deion Sanders will next face the No.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 3

ESPN Reveals Sleeper Pick for BYU Cougars

We're less than eight weeks away from BYU football returning to action for the 2025 season. For the Cougars' rushing attack, this is expected to be a year for tremendous growth in the Big 12.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 12

BYU running back Cale Breslin enters transfer portal

Cale Breslin will be headed elsewhere in 2025. The freshman BYU running back announced his intentions on Friday via a social media post. At 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, Breslin was one of the top backs in Nevada and showed off his strength in the All-22 Event last year.

Brigham Young Cougars News / Heartland College Sports / February 1, 2025

247Sports’ Calls Big 12 Team ‘Overrated’ in Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings

On Saturday morning, 247Sports’ Brad Crawford broke down underrated and overrated teams in the way-too-early Top 25 college football teams list. He chose to focus on the BYU Cougars, who are expected to debut at No.