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BYU Breaks Away in Second Half to Edge Arizona in Big 12 Opener
sports27 days ago

BYU Breaks Away in Second Half to Edge Arizona in Big 12 Opener

BYU pulled away in the second half to beat Arizona 28-17 in the Big 12 opener, after the Wildcats led 17-14 at halftime but were shut out after the break. Arizona QB Noah Fifita threw for 230 yards with a TD and an INT, while BYU’s Bear Bachmeier accounted for all four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) and LJ Martin added 98 rushing yards. Arizona WR Gio Richardson left the game with an injury as the offense stalled in the second half; Arizona also faced turnover challenges and red-zone stalls. The loss drops Arizona to 1-1 (0-1 Big 12) and extends BYU’s edge in the series, now 6 straight defeats for UA to BYU. Next up, Arizona hosts Northern Illinois on Sept. 19.

via Arizona Desert Swarm|
#arizona-wildcats#big-12-conference#byu-cougars
Arizona aims to break BYU hoodoo in Provo as Big 12 play opens
sports28 days ago

Arizona aims to break BYU hoodoo in Provo as Big 12 play opens

Arizona travels to No. 15 BYU for its Big 12 opener hoping to snap a five-game skid in Provo. Key storylines include Arizona's improving run defense against BYU's rushing attack, the turnover margin after a sloppy debut, and Noah Fifita's performance on the road, with BYU favored by 7.5 points and potential Arizona reinforcements Mahdi and Harris cleared to travel.

via Arizona Desert Swarm|
#arizona-wildcats#big-12#byu-cougars
Arizona seeks payback as BYU visit stirs last year's sting
sports28 days ago

Arizona seeks payback as BYU visit stirs last year's sting

Arizona still feels the sting of last season’s double‑digit fourth‑quarter comeback loss to BYU and is chasing revenge as it travels to BYU’s LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kedrick Reescano says the sour feeling lingers, while BYU’s LJ Martin looms as a key threat from a previous win. The series has favored BYU lately (two straight wins, five in a row overall), and Arizona coach Brent Brennan notes the tough environment and the real‑life connection with BYU coach Kalani Sitake as added drama for the third straight meeting between the programs.

via sltrib.com|
#arizona-wildcats#byu-cougars#college-football
BYU Fall Camp Day One Highlights: Bourguet-to-Esplin TD and Key Standouts
sports2 months ago

BYU Fall Camp Day One Highlights: Bourguet-to-Esplin TD and Key Standouts

BYU opened 2026 Fall Camp in shells with notable moments: Treyson Bourguet connected on a deep TD to Jared Esplin, Legend Glasker impressed in 1-on-1s, and Roger Saleapaga made a tough contested grab. LJ Martin returned to action fully cleared, while freshmen Devaughn Eka and Journee Tonga saw carries. Bear Bachmeier connected with his brother Tiger in clips, and Williams is away on a mission, adding depth considerations at tackle; Fisher Ingersoll joined the roster briefly.

via Sports Illustrated|
#byu-cougars#fall-camp-2026#jared-esplin
Wizards Eye No. 1 with AJ Dybantsa as Franchise Foundation
sports3 months ago

Wizards Eye No. 1 with AJ Dybantsa as Franchise Foundation

Washington is favored to select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a decision supported by his elite scoring, size and upside, though Darryn Peterson is a close alternative. The Wizards aren’t expected to trade the pick, and Dybantsa’s arrival would give them a high-ceiling star to pair with Trae Young and Davis, while his defensive ceiling could improve with pro coaching. Ownership considerations for fan engagement and local buzz could factor into the choice as well.

via The New York Times|
#aj-dybantsa#byu-cougars#darryn-peterson
BYU's Dybantsa Pushes for Wizards as No. 1 Pick
sports4 months ago

BYU's Dybantsa Pushes for Wizards as No. 1 Pick

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa told the Wizards they should draft him No. 1 in the 2026 NBA draft, joking that he ’fills seats’ with his draw. He dominated college basketball, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.0% shooting, while BYU drew strong attendance. Mock drafts have Washington linked to him at No. 1, with analysts noting his fit alongside other scorers as the draft on June 23 approaches.

via Bleacher Report|
#byu-cougars#college-basketball#dybantsa
Dybantsa Goes Pro: BYU Star Declares for 2026 NBA Draft Amid Top-Pick Buzz
sports5 months ago

Dybantsa Goes Pro: BYU Star Declares for 2026 NBA Draft Amid Top-Pick Buzz

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa announced his decision to enter the 2026 NBA Draft after a stellar freshman season in which he led the nation in scoring and earned consensus All-America honors; projected as a top-three pick, he plans to finish his mass communications degree at BYU but could depart for the NBA depending on the draft process.

via The New York Times|
#aj-dybantsa#byu-cougars#college-basketball
BYU's Rob Wright Chooses Loyalty, Returns to Lead Cougars' Backcourt
sports5 months ago

BYU's Rob Wright Chooses Loyalty, Returns to Lead Cougars' Backcourt

BYU guard Rob Wright will return for his junior season after spurning Kentucky and entering the transfer portal, giving the Cougars a veteran playmaking presence to anchor the backcourt alongside Collin Chandler and Bruce Branch. Wright, who averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists last season, will operate in Kevin Young’s system with more spacing as AJ Dybantsa departs, and his camp reportedly explored a bigger NIL payday before deciding to stay at BYU.

via Vanquish The Foe|
#byu-cougars#college-basketball#nil
BYU's Sitake shifts focus to rebuilding for spring after Kingston case
sports7 months ago

BYU's Sitake shifts focus to rebuilding for spring after Kingston case

BYU coach Kalani Sitake avoided discussing Parker Kingston’s expulsion and instead emphasized the program’s culture and leadership as spring practice begins, with the Cougars aiming for back-to-back double-digit win seasons. The team returns key players like LJ Martin, who is healing from a shoulder injury, and is looking to fill Kingston’s production while refining its approach and leadership under a “humble and hungry” mindset.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#byu-cougars#college-football#kalani-sitake
BYU cuts ties with star receiver as rape arrest unfolds
sports7 months ago

BYU cuts ties with star receiver as rape arrest unfolds

BYU expelled Parker Kingston, the Cougars’ top receiver in 2025, days after his arrest on a felony rape charge. Kingston appeared in court and was released on a $100,000 bond with conditions (GPS ankle monitor, no contact with the alleged victim or witnesses, and social-media removal), and BYU says he is no longer part of the football program as the investigation continues. A virtual hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25, with a preliminary in-person hearing set for April 13 in St. George.

via The New York Times|
#byu-cougars#college-football#expulsion