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Rivalry between BYU and Utah has added importance following Big 12 reunion
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 brought a reunion with BYU after 13 years apart. It also reinvigorated one of the nation’s fiercest rivalries, one that encompasses many sports. The Big 12 quickly designated the Holy War as one of four protected...
Undefeated No. 11 BYU, a slight underdog against UCF, isn't clamoring for respect but is earning it
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — No. 11 BYU is unbeaten but not taking anything for granted. The reality of college football is that one loss can derail championship aspirations, and the Cougars know there's little room for error in their bid to win the Big 12 championship and secure a spot in...
Parker Kingston emerging as key playmaker for No. 13 BYU while Oklahoma State struggles
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Making big plays all over the field is what BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston does best. Kingston will be a definite factor for the No. 13 Cougars when they host Oklahoma State on Friday, like he has been all season for BYU (6-0, 3-0 Big 12). So far, Kingston has...
Big play defense keys turnaround season for No. 14 BYU
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Making life miserable for quarterbacks has grown much easier for BYU’s stingy defense. The No. 14 Cougars (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) head into Saturday’s showdown with Arizona as one of two unbeaten Big 12 teams largely because of their newfound knack for disrupting...
BYU's Jake Retzlaff embracing the opportunity to be a role model for young Jewish athletes
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Retzlaff has stood out for leading No. 17 BYU to a 5-0 start to the season but his accomplishments on the field go beyond that. The first Jewish starting quarterback at the private school, which is supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
No. 22 BYU needs a late pick to secure a 34-28 win at Baylor and stay undefeated
WACO, Texas (AP) — BYU safety Crew Wakley saw the ball once it was thrown into the air, even if he couldn't really see the Baylor quarterback. The 22nd-ranked Cougars were still undefeated after he went up and caught it. "Shoutout to the D-line, they were all up in his face,”...
No. 22 BYU and Baylor meet with both looking to move past drastically different Big 12 openers
WACO, Texas (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake and Baylor's Dave Aranda had similar tasks this week coming off drastically different results going into another Big 12 game. Both have to make sure that their teams, who meet Saturday, move past what happened in their league openers. ...
Retzlaff throws 3 TD passes as BYU wins 10th straight against Wyoming, 34-14
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — BYU extended its winning streak to 10 games over Wyoming with a dominant 34-14 win Saturday night in what could be the final meeting between the longtime rivals at War Memorial Stadium. The Cougars (3-0) jumped out to an early 14-point lead in their 80th...
BYU beats SMU 18-15 to end high-scoring ACC newcomer Mustangs' 9-game win streak at home
DALLAS (AP) — Will Ferrin kicked a 26-yard field goal with 1:58 left after BYU had two big fourth-down runs as the Cougars beat SMU 18-15 on Friday night, ending the Mustangs' nine-game home winning streak. The game-winning kick came on the same drive when Miles Davis took a quick...
Jake Retzlaff's three TD passes guides BYU to 41-13 romp over Southern Illinois in opener
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Retzlaff threw for a career-high 348 yards and three touchdowns to lead BYU to a 41-13 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday night. Retzlaff earned his first career victory as the Cougars’ starting quarterback after beating out South Florida transfer...
