BYU Cougars

BYU athletic director Brian Santiago publicly backed head coach Kalani Sitake while touting unprecedented football investments, including more than...

Nick Saban's firsthand College GameDay experience in Provo left him stunned by the unmatched excitement and passion from BYU fans and the confident...

The BYU Cougars are relatively healthy heading into their Week 8 matchup against UCF, though running back LJ Martin is listed as out.

• Fresh off a 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame that lifted them to No. 2 in the polls, BYU (6-0) travels to Orlando as a 6.5-point favorite facing...

BYU must first handle UCF to stay undefeated and control its playoff destiny.

Key results that would strengthen the Cougars' resume:

• Arizona over...

BYU and UCF meet for just the sixth time this weekend, with their series beginning only in 2011. The short history adds fresh stakes to each encounter between the programs.

BYU must refocus after its emotional Notre Dame victory to avoid a classic trap game at UCF, where a loss would drop 11-win odds from 55% to 23% and...

BYU's defensive backs are at full strength for the first time since Raider Damuni's opener injury, with reserves Matthias Leach and Jordyn Criss...

BYU's week-to-week mindset helps the Cougars tune out national expectations even while sitting atop the Big 12 undefeated and with quarterback Bear...

BYU's A++ midseason mark reflects an undefeated 6-0 start and No. 2 national ranking after stunning Notre Dame, a feat unmatched since 1984.

• The Big...

BYU moves from hunter to hunted as the No. 2 team visiting UCF this weekend, marking its initial challenge in managing top-rank expectations. Coach...

BYU rose to No. 2 after its 28-24 win over Notre Dame, prompting UCF to target the Cougars as the Big 12's top team on homecoming. Coach Sitake stays focused on staying humble and hungry.

BYU's 6-0 start shows clear statistical progress over the strong 2024-2025 teams that combined for 23 wins.

• Defense ranks 11th in points per drive...

Backup running backs stepped up in BYU’s win over then-No. 2 Notre Dame, keeping the No. 2 Cougars’ offense efficient after star LJ Martin’s ankle...

BYU RB Sione Moa was left off the injury report ahead of the UCF game, clearing the way for his first action since the season opener. Yet offensive...

BYU released its initial availability report three days before facing UCF.

• LJ Martin is OUT at running back
• Kyle Sfarcioc is QUESTIONABLE on the offensive line
• Tommy Prassas is PROBABLE at safety

A final report drops 90 minutes before kickoff.

Brian Santiago is addressing months of speculation about friction with Kalani Sitake as BYU restructures its athletic department, removing the AD's oversight of football so the coach now reports directly to vice president Keith Vorkink.

For the third consecutive year, Kalani Sitake has been named a watchlist candidate for the Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year Award. This...

AP voter Josh Furlong placed BYU at No. 1 on his individual ballot after the Cougars defeated Notre Dame, citing their résumé as the deciding factor. This reflects his personal ranking and does not represent the overall AP poll consensus.

BYU holds clear advantages on defense that could limit UCF's options this weekend.

• Run stuffing and field position: BYU ranks 11th in stuff rate at...