Joe Wheat

Joined: Jun 18, 2024

Joe Wheat has covered BYU since 2020. He specializes in passionate opinions fueled by statistics and advanced analytics. Joe’s goal in writing is to celebrate the everyday fan by understanding what they are feeling and giving them the data to understand why.

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons on his BYU official visit

Football

Another week, another most important game in BYU football history. When BYU walks into Nippert Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bearcats, the stakes are clear: Wi

BYU WR Parker Kingston scores a touchdown against TCU

Football

BYU bounced back in a huge way Saturday night, destroying a solid TCU team by 31 in BYU’s penultimate home game. Time will tell how the playoff committee views

BYU defensive end Tausili Akana celebrates a tackle for loss against TCU

Football

I can’t say I’ve seen a lot of wins like BYU’s beatdown of TCU Saturday. From start to finish, BYU boat raced the Horned Frogs in a game where the game clinchin

BYU linebacker Jack Kelly against Iowa State

Football

Make no mistake, Saturday might be the biggest BYU football game in 40 years. When BYU takes the field against #7 Texas Tech, it will the first meeting between

Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts after scoring against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half of the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Basketball

#8 BYU basketball opened the 2025-26 campaign with a 71-66 win over Villanova that probably felt a little closer than most would have liked. BYU watched a 14-po

BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston scores a touchdown against Iowa State

Football

Well, BYU won the bye week as chaos ensued in the top 10. BYU checked in at 8 in the latest AP poll with the first CFP rankings looming on Tuesday night. Where

Football

BYU’s bye week could not have come at a better time. While BYU entered 8-0, it was starting to feel like they did so hobbling. For BYU fans, this week was an ob

Football

You can imagine our surprise when we opened X yesterday and found FOX Analyst and former Heisman winner Robert Griffin III’s ranking of Heisman front runners. T

Football

It looked dicey for a second, but BYU did it again. The Cougs advanced to 8-0 following a eye-catching road win against a top 35 team nationally. The win valida

BYU defensive end Viliami Po'uha against Iowa State

Football

Well it took 9 weeks, but BYU is starting to turn heads nationally. So far, the narrative has been that BYU’s undefeated record was cool, but who have they beat

BYU safety Faletau Satuala against Iowa State

Football

If you weren’t paying attention, one might say that BYU has simply forgotten how to lose. Down 24-10 and their starting running back LJ Martin, BYU earned argua

Football

When the season began, this looked like the hardest game on BYU’s schedule. Don’t let Iowa States back to back losses fool you, it still might be. Iowa State is

Joe Wheat

Joined: Jun 18, 2024

Senior Year Summary for All BYU Early Signees

No. 11 BYU is College Football's Forgotten Team, and It's an Outrage

Rankings Update: BYU's Last Six-Game Stretch Among the Most Difficult in the Country

Seven Takeaways From BYU's Clutch Win Over Cincinnati

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Five Reasons No. 11 BYU Can Escape Cincinnati with a Win

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BYU's Metrics Rebound Ahead of The College Football Playoff Rankings Release

Football

Seven Takeaways From BYU's Complete Team Win Over TCU

Football

5 Reasons Why BYU Can Beat Texas Tech

Basketball

Seven Takeaways from BYU's Season-Opening Win vs Villanova

Football

Rankings Update: Where Should BYU Find Themselves in the Inaugural CFP Rankings?

Football

Five Takeaways from a Productive Bye Week for BYU Football

Football

BYU's Bear Bachmeier Shouldn't Win the Heisman - However...

Rankings Update: BYU Surges up the Metrics Following 41-point Explosion at Iowa State

What the National Media is Saying about BYU Following Their Biggest Win of the Season at Iowa State

8 Takeaways from BYU's Gutsy Win Over Iowa State

Score Prediction: BYU Football's Playoff Hopes Hinge on Road Date at Iowa State