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Who to count on against the spread for the matchup between BYU and Arizona State 📲

CFB Week 9 Betting Locks 🔒

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How to watch no. 8 BYU Football vs. Arizona State

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How to Watch Arizona State Football vs. No. 8 BYU in Week 9: TV Channel, Kickoff Time, Matchup

Arizona State's third top-ten matchup comes at a very important time in the season, traveling to Utah to take on the Cougars.

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Halloween Games That Impact BYU's Big 12 and Playoff Hopes

After a spooky outing at UCF last week, the Cougars are looking to bounce back with a Halloween win over the Arizona State Sun Devils. Fortunately for BYU, it c

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Why BYU Still Controls Its Big 12 Championship Destiny After UCF Setback

November is right around the corner in what's shaping up to be a spectacular finish to the Big 12 title race. There are five teams in the Big 12 with one loss o

ASU May Start Frosh QB at BYU

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Sources: Arizona State freshman quarterback Jake Fette is in line to start at No. 8 BYU. A final decision will be made at gametime, as veteran Mike Keene is a gametime decision and would start if he’s able. He’s been limited in practice this week.

Big 12 Commish Stepping Down

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Sources: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference. Yormark made the decision to leave and is expected to accept a new role outside of college sports in the near future. He’ll be with the league at least through January of 2027.

Predicting First CFP Bracket 🔮

Who's a lock and who gets snubbed next week?

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Prediction: Instead of "humble and hungry" BYU will play "angry and agitated" in manhandling Arizona State

BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake lives by the mantra for his team to stay "humble and hungry." While that slogan resonates as a very effective long-term gu

It will be a tall hill to climb for the Sun Devils in Provo, here is what stands out the most:

Three Storylines I'm Watching Most in Arizona State's Week 9 Matchup Against No. 8 BYU

BYU started both the 2024 and 2025 seasons with perfect 7-0 records. The Cougars appeared to be on their way to 7-0 again in 2026 before suffering a back-breaki

Despite UCF Loss, BYU Better Positioned Through Seven Games Than Last Two Seasons

After a crushing defeat against UCF, BYU will be back in action against ASU on Halloween. It will be BYU's first time facing ASU since a controversial ending he

Advanced Metrics That Give BYU the Upper Hand Against Arizona State

How Bear Bachmeier fared this past weekend 📲

Report Card Grades for Top 20 College Football QBs 📝

BYU stars LJ Martin and Evan Johnson have officially been ruled out for Saturday's game against Arizona State, per the initial availability report. The hope is

LJ Martin and Evan Johnson Officially Ruled Out for BYU Against ASU

We’re on the back nine of the college football season now. The Big 12 Conference is heading toward some huge game in November. Each week I write about the three or four head coaches on the hottest seats. Some of that is about their job security. Other times it’s about the upcoming week’s game and […]

Deion Sanders leads Big 12 Football Hot Seats in Week 9 (2026)

Conference issued UCF a $100K fine which will be directed toward student education initiatives

Big 12 Introduces New Fan Rule

Predicting every game with more chaos looming 📲

CFB Week 9 Picks 🔮

On Saturday, BYU will host Arizona State. The last time BYU played Arizona State was in 2024 when the two teams played in Tempe for a game that determined the B

Kenny Dillingham Regrets Sideline Conduct in Last BYU Game

It was a mostly disastrous weekend for the Big 12. Coming off the high of Week 7, when three Big 12 teams landed in the Top 10, it all came crashing down with two major losses in Week 8. Let’s dive into some overreactions. The Big 12 Is Unserious This may be a harsh overreaction, […]

Big 12 Football Week 8 Overreactions: BYU, Texas Tech Fall

It'll be Kenny Dillingham's first trip to Provo with the Sun Devils, as the Cougars look to get him back after their 2024 trip to Tempe.

Everything No. 8 BYU, Head Coach Kalani Sitake Said About Arizona State, 2024 Revenge and More

With one minute remaining in the fourth quarter of BYU's loss to UCF, the game was tied at 24. BYU was facing a 3rd & 6 after using the first two downs to get o

Why BYU Coaches Went Conservative on the Final Drive Against UCF

Welcome to Too Optimistic Tuesday! This weekly column reminds BYU fans why they should count their many blessings and have an abundance of hope. Every season in

Too Optimistic Tuesday: BYU ingested the "rat poison" at UCF, but the dosage wasn't fatal

🚨NO. 2 BYU FALLS IN 2OT

Absolute cinema. Unranked UCF takes down Cougars in one of the wildest games of the year

BYU football's unbeaten streak is dead, but that doesn't mean the entire season is. After acquiring the team's first loss of the year in a road contest against

How to watch BYU vs Arizona State: start time, channel, game information

The BYU football program will be without its top cornerback against Arizona State this week. On Monday, BYU star cornerback Evan Johnson was removed from the de

BYU Star Cornerback Evan Johnson Removed From Depth Chart for ASU Game

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TV and Broadcast Details Set for BYU at Utah

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A BYU-Utah rivalry game in the morning? That's the schedule for a potential top 10 showdown between BYU and Utah on November 7th. BYU and Utah will kickoff at 1

Potential Top 10 Holy War Between BYU and Utah Set for Morning Kickoff

Week 8 turned the Big 12 upside down, and the latest Heartland College Sports Power Rankings are going to reflect it. BYU suffered its first loss of the season in a double-overtime stunner at UCF, while Texas Tech was dominated on the road at Cincinnati. Meanwhile, Utah survived Houston to remain undefeated and take control […]

Big 12 Football Power Rankings After Week 8: Utah, Houston Lead the Way

😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 8 AP Top 25 Poll

After suffering a crushing loss to UCF, BYU will be back at home to take on the ASU Sun Devils. It will be the first time BYU has played ASU since losing to ASU

ESPN FPI Predicts BYU Bounce Back Against ASU and Updates Big 12 Title Odds

I watched second-ranked BYU football fumble their undefeated season against UCF from the Hanoi Airport in Vietnam at 5:00 AM local time. I was returning home fr

BYU football tumbles in AP Poll following gut-wrenching loss to UCF

Surprise SEC team in playoff after another wave of upsets 📲

New CFP Bracket Predictions 🔮

Buckle up, because this game was theatric. Sadly, it ended with BYU football being one of quite few of the top teams in the country getting upset. Unlike most

No. 2 Cougars fall to UCF in a bizarre and gritty game

Seems that losing at Stanford can be detrimental to the survival of a college football coach. NC State fired long-time head coach Dave Doeren on Saturday, hour

What Impact Will NC State Firing Coach Dave Doeren Have on Cal This Week?

The Big 12 placed six teams in the latest AP Top 25, led by No. 6 Utah and No. 8 BYU, following a chaotic Week 8 that saw two of the conference’s highest-ranked teams suffer their first losses of the season. Utah is now the Big 12’s highest-ranked team after moving up four spots to […]

Big 12 AP Poll: Six Teams Ranked, Second Only to SEC

On Saturday, no. 2 BYU lost in heartbreaking fashion to UCF on the road. It was BYU's first loss to an unranked opponent since 2024. Almost 24 hours later, we'r

Sunday Notebook as BYU Still Controls Its Own Destiny After UCF Loss

🚨 Week 8 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 BYU drops 6 spots 📈 Indiana in top 5 📳 Tap to follow

Tap for scenarios and bowl projections after another chaotic Saturday 📲

CFP Bracket After Week 8 🏆

On Saturday, no. 2 BYU suffered a letdown on the road against UCF. The Cougars and the Knights went to double overtime and, after a controversial roughing the k

Grades & Stats That Explain BYU's Upset Loss to UCF

Expert picks against the spread for BYU's road test against UCF ➡️

CFB Week 8 Betting Locks 🔒

How BYU will fare against UCF after last weekend's colossal win 📲

Week 8 CFB Picks 🔮

How Bear Bachmeier fared this past weekend 📲

Latest Report Card Grades for Top 20 CFB QBs 🔠

BYU and Texas Tech suffer losses as playoff picture gets even more blurry 📲

Unranked Teams Cause Chaos in Week 8 📊

No. 2 BYU’s perfect season came crashing down on Saturday, as the Cougars suffered a stunning 39-31 double-overtime loss to UCF in Orlando. One week after BYU knocked off No. 2 Notre Dame in one of the biggest wins in program history, the Cougars couldn’t carry that momentum into the Bounce House. Instead, UCF delivered […]

UCF Stuns No. 2 BYU in Double-Overtime Upset

On Saturday, no. 2 BYU lost to UCF in stunning fashion. The Cougars came up a couple yards short in double overtime in a 31-39 loss. Just one week after earning

Instant Reaction to BYU's Back-Breaking Loss to UCF in Double Overtime

🤷‍♂️ BYU on other end of shocker 😱 More top teams fall 📲 Full recap after Saturday

CFB Week 8 Winners & Losers 📊

Miami star climbs into top 3 after latest performance. Full list here 📲

Toney SOARS in Heisman Odds 📈

Texas Tech’s stunning loss to Cincinnati on Saturday didn’t sit well with one of the most influential people surrounding the Red Raiders’ athletic program. Texas Tech mega-booster Cody Campbell took to social media shortly after the No. 8 Red Raiders’ 37-24 loss to Cincinnati and didn’t mince words about what he had just watched. Campbell […]

Cody Campbell Rips Texas Tech After Stunning Cincinnati Loss

The no. 2 BYU football program faces a road test at UCF on Saturday afternoon. The UCF Knights, coming off a bye, have been competitive in every game this seaso

ESPN College GameDay Crew Predicts Winner for Unbeaten BYU at UCF

It's another college football Saturday and BYU will look to avoid a letdown against UCF. A win in this game would take BYU to 7-0 for the third time in as many

What the Predictive Models Say About BYU's Road Matchup Against UCF

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How to watch no. 2 BYU Football at UCF

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On Saturday, no. 2 BYU will take on UCF for the third time in as many seasons. BYU will be the highest-ranked team to ever play in the Bounce House, and it will

No. 2 BYU vs. UCF Game Preview and Final Score Prediction

The 2026 Big 12 football season has delivered no shortage of surprises, breakout stars, and legitimate College Football Playoff contenders. With the season reaching its midway point, it’s time to hand out our midseason awards. From Michael Hawkins Jr.’s electrifying performances at West Virginia to Kalani Sitake leading BYU into the national championship conversation, the […]

2026 Big 12 Football Midseason Awards: Players, Coach of the Year

Without LJ Martin for the foreseeable future, the No. 2 BYU Cougars might have an answer for their backfield: third-year running back Sione Moa, cleared to go this weekend at UCF. Moa, who exited the season-opener against Utah Tech with a knee injury, was initially cleared for Notre Dame last week, BYU offensive coordinator Aaron […]

BYU football: Sione Moa Cleared to Go Saturday at UCF

Dickens was the Eagles' bell cow running back and a reliable target in the passing realm.

How Does Loss of Running Back Evan Dickens Change Boston College Football's Offense?

No. 2 BYU will be back on action on Saturday in a potential letdown spot against UCF. The Knights are coming off a bye and looking for a signature win following

Week 8 College Football Results That Would Boost BYU's Playoff Odds

Watch Out for Big 12 in CFP 👀

Conference heavyweights are ready to crash the playoff

What a time to be a BYU fan! The Cougars are coming off a program-altering win over Notre Dame and have vaulted all the way up to No. 2 in the country. Given th

Prediction: No. 2 BYU will suffer a "letdown" game at UCF if they can't solve these three self-inflicted problems

BYU fans will forever love and be loyal to the Big 12 for giving the Cougars the Power Four status it had craved for decades. As the No. 2 BYU Cougars rocket u

The Big 12 joyfully elevated BYU, and now the Cougars are joyfully elevating the Big 12

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Five Steps for BYU to Avoid Letdown vs. UCF

The BYU football program is coming off one of the biggest wins in program history over Notre Dame. The Cougars, who have (finally) gained national respect after

Why the UCF Game Is a Pivotal Crossroads for BYU's Big 12 Title, Playoff Hopes

In 2024 and 2025, BYU went 23-4 and was a few plays away from earning its first trip to the College Football Playoff. The 2024 and 2025 teams will go down as tw

What the Numbers Say About 6-0 BYU Football Compared to 2024 and 2025

New Episode of Big College Noon Day 📺

MMG joins this week's show as special guest

UCF Football was off last week, but one look at the team’s injury report for BYU on Saturday could fool you. The Knights listed 10 players, including starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III and freshman running back Taevion Swing (162 yards), as questionable or worse on Thursday. Another six players – 4 defense, 1 offense, 1 […]

UCF Injury Concerns Mount Before BYU Matchup

BYU running back Sione Moa was not listed on the initial injury report for BYU's upcoming game at UCF. Players that are not listed on the injury report are pres

BYU RB Sione Moa Removed From Injury Report, Clearing Path to Potential Return Against UCF

The Colorado Buffaloes are tasked with shutting down one of the best quarterbacks in college football against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday. North Texa

Chris Marve Doesn’t Hold Back on Defensive Linemen Santana Hopper, Dylan Manuel

Admit it. You know you thought it. When 4 of the top 7 teams lost before BYU ever kicked off on Saturday, you asked yourself the question “What if BYU wins toda

BYU Can't Possibly Be Good Enough to Win a National Championship... Can it?

The BYU football program will return to action on Saturday against the UCF Knights. Despite being 6-0 and ranked 2nd in the AP Poll, the Cougars are only favore

Key Matchup Data and Analytics That Give BYU an Edge Over UCF

In this weekly BYU Explosive Stats column, we dig into the Cougars' box scores and explore the statistical insights that help us understand what's working -- an

These three explosive stats propelled No. 8 BYU to a historic win over No. 2 Notre Dame

ESPN College GameDay‘s trip to Provo wasn’t just a memorable weekend for BYU. It was also a historic one for the network. College GameDay averaged 3 million viewers for Saturday’s show from BYU ahead of the Cougars’ showdown against Notre Dame, making it the most-watched episode of the 2026 season and the third-most-watched regular-season edition […]

BYU College GameDay Draws 3 Million Viewers, Third-Most Ever

A record-setting audience watched BYU take down no. 2 Notre Dame in a historic top 10 showdown. On Tuesday, ESPN Public Relations announced that BYU-Notre Dame

BYU's Win Over Notre Dame Becomes the Most Viewed Game in Modern School History

League might look to replace championship games with different event (ESPN)

Big 12 Plans for CFP Expansion

🚨 Week 7 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📳 Tap for full rankings

The Colorado Buffaloes are set to face Oklahoma State on Saturday, and Colorado coach Deion Sanders and his defense can expect to have their hands full with Cow

Deion Sanders Doesn't Hold Back on Oklahoma State Quarterback Drew Mestemaker

What a weekend it was for the Big 12. Five of the nation’s top 10 teams lost in Week 7, but the Big 12’s top contenders all survived and, in some cases, thrived. The result? Three Big 12 teams now sit inside the top 10 heading into Week 8, giving the conference plenty of momentum […]

Big 12 Week 7 Overreactions: Is the Big 12 College Football's Best Conference?

UCF will once again be without starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III when the Knights host No. 2 BYU on Saturday, according to a report from Pete Thamel. Barnett is still recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered in UCF’s Sept. 12 loss at Pitt and is not expected to start against the Cougars. Instead, Keyone […]

UCF's Alonza Barnett III Won't Start vs. BYU as Big 12 Showdown Looms

Welcome to Too Optimistic Tuesday! This weekly column reminds BYU fans why they should count their many blessings and have an abundance of hope. Every season in

Too Optimistic Tuesday: In beating Notre Dame, BYU claimed the mantle of elite national powerhouse

The BYU football program is 6-0 and ranked 2nd in the AP Poll. It's the highest BYU has been ranked in the AP poll since 1984. In this article, we're taking som

What We Have Learned About BYU Football Through the First Half of the Season

Here’s this week's summary of former BYU Cougars in the NFL. Players are ranked based on their year-to-date performance. No. 1 - Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco

BYU Players in the NFL Week 6: Fred Warner and Puka Nacua continue to shine, but what's up with Tyler Allgeier?

🙌 Miami jumps to no. 1 📉 Texas drops 12 spots 📲 Tap for full rankings

Week 7 AP Top 25 Poll

They did it. It happened. That was real. BYU hosted the second-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish in LaVell Edwards Stadium and did the unthinkable: won the footb

Game Notes vs Notre Dame: frantic details from the BYU football's monumental victory

With 1:53 remaining in BYU's win over no. 2 Notre Dame, the Cougars were faced with a 3rd & Goal from the Notre Dame 6 yard-line. Notre Dame dialed up a blitz a

Bear Bachmeier's Go-Ahead Touchdown to Walker Lyons Almost Hit a Referee

Ryan Grubb and Kalen DeBoer spoke about the Crimson Tide's offense following Alabama's loss to Tennessee.

Does Alabama Have An Offensive Identity?

BYU was cruising at the start of the second half against Notre Dame. Up 21-10, BYU was about to get the ball back near midfield before a muffed punt gave the ba

Kalani Sitake Takes Blame for Failed BYU Fake Punt Against Notre Dame

Got Halloween plans? The Sun Devils do, now with a set time. On Saturday, Oct. 31, Arizona State football will travel to Provo, Utah, to take on the No. 2 BYU

Game Time Announced For Arizona State Football at No. 2 BYU on Halloween

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Six Other Heroes From BYU’s Momentous Win Over Notre Dame

Week 7 changed everything. Latest projections after WILD weekend 📲

New CFP Bracket Predictions 🔮

There are many reasons why BYU's win over Notre Dame was so important. It was top 10 win at home, a win that catapulted BYU into the top two of the AP poll, and

ESPN FPI Predicts Potential Trap Game for BYU vs. UCF, Updates BYU's Playoff Chances

Saturday night was the night BYU football proved they should be respected as playoff contenders and can hang with the big dogs. The energy surrounding this top-

Vampire Cougars strike again in thrilling upset home win against No. 2 Notre Dame

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BYU Moves into Top 2 of AP Poll after Notre Dame Win

What a night in Provo. The Cougars took down the no. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and skyrocketed up to no. 2 in the AP Poll. That's the highest ranking for BYU

Sunday Notebook Thoughts on BYU Upsetting Notre Dame in Historic Game

Tap for latest scenarios and bowl projections after a crazy Saturday 📲

CFP Bracket After Week 7 🏆

BYU has skyrocketed up the AP poll following an upset win over no. 2 Notre Dame. With the win over the Fighting Irish, BYU jumped all the way up to no. 2 in the

BYU Skyrockets in AP Poll, Earns First-Place Votes After Upsetting Notre Dame

The Big 12 was one of the biggest beneficiaries of a chaotic Week 7 across college football. The latest AP Top 25 Poll was released Sunday, and BYU made the biggest statement for the conference, soaring from No. 8 to No. 2 following its 28-24 win over Notre Dame. The Cougars received 20 first-place votes […]

AP Top 25: BYU Jumps to No. 2, Big 12 Lands Five Ranked Teams

It was a perfect day in Provo. BYU announced itself on the national championship scene with a 28-24 win over #2 Notre Dame to the delight of 65,000 fans and the

Seven Takeaways From an Unforgettable BYU win over #2 Notre Dame

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Bear Bachmeier Heisman Trophy Odds Surge after Notre Dame Win

What a night for the BYU football program. With the nation watching, no. 8 BYU delivered a 28-24 upset over no. 2 Notre Dame. In this article, we're breaking do

PFF Grades and Advanced Metric Breakdown From BYU Upset Over Notre Dame

On Saturday night, BYU sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier led the Cougars to a historic upset over Notre Dame. For Bachmeier, the Notre Dame game was personal

BYU's Historic Upset Over Notre Dame Was Personal for Bear Bachmeier

Bear Bachmeier had a little extra motivation for BYU’s massive win over Notre Dame on Saturday night. And apparently, it dated all the way back to his recruitment. Following BYU’s 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame, Bachmeier revealed that his experience with the Fighting Irish coming out of high school wasn’t one he had […]

Bear Bachmeier Says Notre Dame 'Disrespected' His Family Before BYU

There’s another change at the top of the Big 12 in ESPN’s Football Power Index. Following a wild Week 7 in the Big 12, Texas Tech has jumped Utah to become the highest-rated Big 12 team in ESPN’s updated FPI rankings. The Red Raiders climbed two spots nationally to No. 9 with an FPI rating […]

ESPN FPI Rankings: Texas Tech Takes Over Top Spot in Big 12

Last year's Pop-Tarts Bowl opt out was NOT forgotten 📲

Internet Trolls Notre Dame 😅

Conference confirms that one second should've remained after incomplete pass on final play (ESPN)

Big 12's Clock Error in ND-BYU

The Big 12 has acknowledged a significant officiating mistake at the end of BYU’s 28-24 victory over Notre Dame on Saturday night. Notre Dame had driven deep into BYU territory in the final seconds and faced what appeared to be one final opportunity from the Cougars’ eight-yard line. CJ Carr’s pass intended for Jaden Greathouse […]

Big 12 Admits Officials Made Mistake at End of BYU-Notre Dame

PROVO, UT - Notre Dame should have had one more chance to beat BYU, according to a statement released by the Big 12 Conference. On the final play between BYU an

Big 12 Admits Key Replay Mistake on Final Play of BYU Upset Over Notre Dame