How a conversation in 2022 led to BYU landing 5-star QB Ryder Lyons
BYU football’s ability to pitch 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons started when he was in eighth grade but took a serious turn three years ago.
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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff responds to lawsuit, denies rape allegations
A lawyer representing BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff denied allegations in a lawsuit that his client raped, strangled and bit a woman in 2023.
Read MoreWhat Jay Hill and Kelly Poppinga are doing to improve BYU’s defense in 2025
What kept BYU from going undefeated in Big 12 play and making the College Football Playoff was probably the lack of sacks.
Read More5-star QB commit Ryder Lyons to serve mission before suiting up for BYU
During his commitment announcement on “The Pat McAfee Show”, Lyons confirmed that he would be serving a full-time LDS mission.
Read MoreOregon, BYU, Boise St in On3 fresh projection of straight-seeded 2025 Playoff
We took the same rankings, updated the seeding, and tried to project how the 2025 Playoff would play out again.
Read MoreBYU football lands elite QB Ryder Lyons, first 5-star commit since 2003
Consensus five-star quarterback prospect Ryder Lyons has committed to the Cougars, he announced Tuesday on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Read More5-star QB Ryder Lyons headlines big recruiting weekend for BYU football
The Big Weekend is here for BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake and his staff with more than a dozen recruits on campus.
Read MoreNemec prediction: BYU Cougars will land 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons
5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons is set to announce his commitment Tuesday, and the battle seems to be centered on BYU and Oregon.
Read MoreBYU football lands commitment from 3-star safety Matthew Mason
Safety Matthew Mason has committed to the Cougars, he announced via social media that he has committed to BYU’s 2026 recruiting class.
Read MoreBYU Cougars football lands commitment from 3-Star 2026 tight end Parker Ord
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreFornelli: Washington, BYU, among best value bets for 12-team Playoff in 2025
The oddsmakers have released the betting odds for teams to make or miss the College Football Playoff in 2025.
Read MoreBig 12 announces conference scheduling matrix for 2025-26 basketball season
The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
Read MoreWith a $4.1M valuation, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa is college hoops’ top NIL earner
BYU’s AJ Dybantsa is already projected as the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but his moves off the court are just as good.
Read MoreNew AD Brian Santiago sees revenue sharing as ‘strategic advantage’ for BYU
Newly hired BYU athletic director Brian Santiago believes the recently approved House settlement presents an advantage for the Cougars.
Read MoreCBS Sports: BYU hoops among 5 teams likely to win 1st national title in 2026
BYU among five teams most likely to win their first NCAA Basketball Tournament title in 2026 per CBS Sports.
Read MoreBYU brothers Kai and Samson Nacua chasing UFL glory together with Panthers
From LaVell Edwards Stadium to a championship game, the Nacua brothers are writing the next chapter in their football journey.
Read MoreSuccess for BYU football, basketball comes with higher ticket prices, fees
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreKevin Young setting up BYU for success with historic nonconference schedule
Kevin Young believes a major upgrade to BYU’s nonconference schedule is vital to Big 12 success, and getting a higher seed in NCAA Tournament.
Read MoreBYU basketball head coach Kevin Young signs long-term contract extension
The school announced that Young has signed a long-term contract extension, which will “keep Young in Provo for the foreseeable future.”
Read MoreBYU basketball to play Clemson in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden
The Cougars will face Clemson at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 9, the program officially announced Wednesday morning.
Read MoreBig 12 Conference distributes $558M to member schools for 2024-25
For the 2024-25 academic year, the Big 12 Conference is distributing $558 million of revenue, Commissioner Brett Yormark announced.
Read MoreBYU hoops reportedly to play Wisconsin at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City
Per CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, BYU and Wisconsin have agreed to play each other in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center on Nov. 21.
Read MoreBYU football lands former class of 2025 Oregon signee Alai Kalaniuvalu
On Tuesday, May 27, as BYU football landed a signing from Alai Kalaniuvalu, an offensive line recruit in the class of 2025.
Read MoreReport: BYU hoops finalizing agreement to play UConn at TD Garden in Boston
According to a report by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, the BYU Cougars are finalizing an agreement to play UConn in November.
Read MoreProvo Police release incident report in Jake Retzlaff sexual assault case
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreBig 12 coaches talk anonymously about conference opponents for 2025
In order to get an accurate assessment of teams for 2025, Athlon asked coaches in the Big 12 to talk anonymously about their opponents.
Read MoreCBS Sports: Ranking the Power Four college football coaches for 2025 season
CBS Sports released its ranking of the Power Four (previously P5) college football head coaches for the upcoming 2025 season.
Read MoreESPN: Report card for each Big 12 basketball team for the 2024-25 season
Before the focus fully shifts to the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season, ESPN is evaluating how this past season went for 5 conferences.
Read MoreBYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit
Jake Retzlaff is listed as a defendant in the case, with Jane Doe A.G. as the plaintiff. He has not been charged with a crime.
Read MoreWhy BYU football is considered a strong contender for 5-star QB Ryder Lyons
Lyons is expected to start his official campus visits in the coming weeks with BYU booked in mid-June and a final decision coming in July.
Read MoreBYU Cougars land commitment from 3-star ATH Sefanaia Alatini
3-star athlete Sefanaia Alatini announced his commitment to BYU football for the 2026 class on Tuesday morning.
Read MoreBYU football star WR Chase Roberts hosting ‘Football and Faith’ camps
BYU football star receiver Chase Roberts is hosting “Build Power Camp” in St. George, Utah over the next two weekends.
Read MoreBYU flips Washington 2026 wide receiver commit Terrance Saryon
Terrance Saryon, a wide receiver who was previously committed to the Big Ten’s Washington, announced on social media he’s flipped that commitment to BYU.
Read MoreJudd: Ranking the Big 12 football quarterback situations from best to worst
There are 10 schools whose starting quarterbacks are returning, with another three who have a transfer quarterback as QB1.
Read MoreKevin Young’s BYU roster for 2025-26 season already looking formidable, deep
One of Kevin Young’s greatest challenges in his first year was dishing out playing time to all the players who deserved to be on the floor.
Read MoreCBS Sports: Big 12 football power rankings entering 2025 season
With all the movement and a razor thin margin between success and failure in the Big 12, CBS Sports ranked all 16 teams heading into 2025.
Read MoreFive key items new BYU AD Brian Santiago discussed during his introduction
For the first time in 20 years, BYU introduced a new Athletic Director and here are the key items from his introductory press conference.
Read MoreBYU Athletics taps Deputy AD Brian Santiago as AD Tom Holmoe’s replacement
“Following a national search, Brigham Young University has appointed Brian Santiago as the university’s next director of athletics,” the school stated.
Read MoreBYU football recruit Bott Mulitalo named OL MVP of Under Armour Next Camp
The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Mulitalo left no doubt, taking home the Offensive Line MVP award after a commanding performance.
Read MoreSDSU transfer defensive back Tayvion Beasley commits to BYU Cougars
Defensive back Tayvion Beasley has committed to the Cougars, according to a Monday report from Pete Nakos of On3 Sports.
Read MoreOregon, ASU, BYU in On3 Sports college football post-spring Top 15
It’s time to reevaluate teams ahead of the 2025 season now that we have a better idea of their rosters and who will start at each position.
Read More247Sports: 11 from West in top 50 quarterbacks heading into 2025 season
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreCBS Sports: Top Heisman contender for 3 teams from West in post-spring top 25
Using their post-spring top 25, CBS Sports went through and identified the most likely Heisman Trophy candidate for every team in the top 25.
Read MoreBYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff, five other Cougars take trip to Israel
Retzlaff, along with five of his BYU teammates arrived in Israel on Thursday for a memorable trip with the Athletes for Israel organization.
Read MoreBYU men’s basketball holds first practice of 2025-26 season
BYU men’s basketball held its first practice of the 2025-26 season on Monday inside the Marriott Center Annex.
Read MoreBYU basketball to play Clemson in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden
According to College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein, BYU will play Clemson in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 9.
Read MoreStanford transfer QB, former 4-star, Bear Bachmeier commits to BYU
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, BYU has landed a commitment from quarterback Bear Bachmeier out of the NCAA transfer portal.
Read MoreBYU lands Oklahoma State DT Justin Kirkland from transfer portal
Former Oklahoma State defensive tackle Justin Kirkland has transferred to the Cougars, he announced Thursday via social media.
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