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No. 20 Colorado cherishing matchup with No. 17 BYU in Alamo Bowl as Sanders, Hunter complete careers
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Colorado is relishing the chance to end its season on a high note regardless of the outcome of the Valero Alamo Bowl. While a number of teams are shuffling their roster with players opting out of bowl games to enter the transfer portal or prepare for the NFL...
No. 19 BYU beats Houston 30-18 to snap two-game skid
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Retzlaff ran for two touchdowns and threw for 167 yards to lead No. 19 BYU to a 30-18 victory over Houston on Saturday night. LJ Martin added 87 yards on a season-high 22 carries and Chase Roberts had three catches for 76 yards. BYU (10-2, 7-2 Big 12, No. 19...
No. 19 BYU's path to Big 12 title game, CFP berth starts with must-win game against Houston
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Back-to-back losses have left BYU needing outside help to secure a spot in its first Big 12 championship game and play for a bid into the College Football Playoff. Beating Houston on Saturday would only be a first step. No. 19 BYU (9-2, 6-2 Big 12, No. 19 CFP)...
BYU coach Kalani Sitake doesn't blame 28-23 loss on Arizona State's premature field storming
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake took the high road on Saturday despite having to wait roughly 15 minutes to run a final Hail Mary play following Arizona State's student section prematurely storming the field in the Cougars' loss. No. 21 Arizona State beat No. 14 BYU...
After fans storm field early, No. 21 Arizona St stops Hail Mary try for 28-23 win over No. 14 BYU
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Cam Skattebo was the workhorse once again for Arizona State, carrying the Sun Devils on his back by rushing for 147 yards and three touchdowns. His reward was a well-earned celebration with fans. Twice. Skattebo had another big game, Sam Leavitt...
Kansas upsets No. 7 BYU 17-13, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jalon Daniels threw for 169 yards, Dylan Neal ran for two touchdowns and Kansas upset No. 7 BYU 17-13 on Saturday night to hand the Cougars their first loss of the season. The Jayhawks (4-6, 3-4 Big 12) beat ranked opponents in back-to-back weeks for the first...
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...
