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ESPN Ranks BYU's Offseason in the Middle of the Pack Among Big 12 Teams

The BYU football season kicks off in just over 100 days. The Big 12 season kicks off in 98 days when Kansas State and Iowa State face off in Dublin, Ireland in

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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake against Baylor
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ESPN Ranks BYU's Offseason in the Middle of the Pack Among Big 12 Teams

The BYU football season kicks off in just over 100 days. The Big 12 season kicks off in 98 days when Kansas State and Iowa State face off in Dublin, Ireland in

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BYU linebacker Jack Kelly against SMU
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ESPN Names BYU Football Among '10 Potential First-Time CFP Teams'

Last year, BYU shocked the college football world with a 9-0 start after being projected to win just 4-5 games. The Cougars are no longer flying under the radar

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BYU RB LJ Martin against Arizona
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Sportsbook Sets the Over/Under Win Total for BYU Football in 2025

The college football season is 100 days away. Now that the Spring transfer window has come to a close, sportsbooks are setting win totals for teams in 2025. Cir

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Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Big 12 logo and stadium during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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The Big 12 is Reportedly Pushing Back on Proposed Playoff Format

The Big 12 and the ACC are pushing back against a new College Football Playoff format, according to a report from Ross Dellenger of Yahoo! Sports. The Big Ten a

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BYU Football Helmet
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Former BYU RB Cale Breslin Commits to Montana State

Former BYU running back Cale Breslin is headed to the FCS ranks. On Wednesday, Breslin announced his commitment to FCS powerhouse Montana State. Breslin signed

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Oct 12, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of a San Diego State Aztecs helmet against the Wyoming Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images
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SDSU Transfer DB Tayvion Beasley Enters the Transfer Portal

BYU has added some depth to the cornerback room. On Monday, San Diego State transfer Tayvion Beasley signed with BYU according to a report from Pet Nakos of On3

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Nov 23, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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BYU Football Depth Chart Projection After the Spring Transfer Window

After 2025 Spring camp, we projected the 2025 depth chart. Then, the Spring transfer window opened. The Cougars lost three players to the portal that were in ou

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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff against Arizona
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BYU Football Cracks the ESPN Post-Spring Top 10

The Spring transfer portal has come and gone. The Cougars lost a pair of projected contributors in Keelan Marion and Harrison Taggart. They also added potential

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Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) warms up before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Bear Bachmeier Hoping to 'Learn and Develop' From BYU QB Jake Retzlaff

Last week, BYU landed its potential quarterback of the future in Stanford transfer Bear Bachmeier. Bachmeier signed with Stanford as part of the 2025 recruiting

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Nov 23, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Keelan Marion (17) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Where Former BYU Football Players Have Transferred in the Spring Transfer Window

Since the end of the 2024 season, 34 members of the BYU football program have entered the transfer portal. 16 entered during the Winter transfer window and 18 e

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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff warms up before UCF game
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The Seven Current and Future Scholarship Quarterbacks at BYU

Between the quarterbacks on the roster and the quarterbacks that will join the program in the future, there are seven quarterbacks committed to the BYU football

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BYU flag against Colorado in the Alamo Bowl
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BYU Football Cracks Top 15 in Joel Klatt's Preseason Top 25

The preseason hype surrounding the BYU football program continues to grow. On Monday, FOX analyst Joel Klatt released his preseason top 25 rankings. BYU came in

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Sep 7, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier (24) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Cal Poly Mustangs during the second half at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Projecting the BYU Wide Receiver Rotation with the Addition of Tiger Bachmeier

Over the last two weeks, BYU has added two wide receivers from the transfer portal: Weber State transfer Reggie Frischknecht and Stanford transfer Tiger Bachmei

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An Oklahoma State helmet is pictured before a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the West Virginia Mountaineers at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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BYU Linebacker Carsen Suesue Reportedly Commits to Oklahoma State

Former BYU linebacker Caron Su'esu'e is reportedly transferring within the Big 12. On Sunday morning, Pete Nakos reported that Su'esu'e had signed with the Okla

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Nov 11, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier (24) is grabbed by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Akili Arnold (0) during the first half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
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Stanford WR Transfer Tiger Bachmeier Commits to BYU Football

BYU has added an important piece to the 2025 wide receiver room. On Saturday evening, Stanford transfer Tiger Bachmeier committed to the BYU football program. B

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BYU quarterback McCae Hillstead during Spring practice
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Bear Bachmeier Reshapes Future of the QB Position at BYU

On Saturday, BYU added Stanford quarterback transfer Bear Bachmeier. Bachmeier signed with Stanford a few months ago. When Stanford head coach Troy Taylor was f

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BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick
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Stanford Quarterback Transfer Bear Bachmeier Commits to BYU Football

BYU has landed its potential quarterback of the future. On Saturday, Stanford transfer Bear Bachmeier committed to the Cougars, he told Pete Thamel of ESPN. Bea

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Sione Po'uha at BYU Fall camp
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Defensive Tackle Jakwon McGinney Reportedly Set to Take BYU Visit

Defensive tackle has been a position of focus throughout the offseason for BYU. The Cougars have added Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa and Oklahoma State transfer

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Nov 16, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier (24) turns the corner during the second quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images
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BYU Football Reportedly Hosting Stanford Transfers Bear Bachmeier and Tiger Bachmeier

BYU is hosting a pair of coveted transfers on campus this weekend. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Cougars are hosting Stanford transfers Bear Bachmeier an

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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and defensive coordinator Jay Hill
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Updated Transfer Portal Needs for the BYU Football Program

The BYU football program has slowly been adding transfers to the 2025 roster. On Friday, the Cougars announced the signings of defensive tackle Justin Kirkland,

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Oklahoma State's Justin Kirkland (97) celebrates a missed field goal by Arkansas in the first over time of the college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.,, Saturday, Sept., 7, 2024.
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Oklahoma State Transfer Justin Kirkland Commits to BYU Football

The BYU football program has added a key piece to the 2025 defensive line. On [x], Oklahoma State transfer Justin Kirkland committed to the Cougars. Kirkland sp

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Oct 26, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Central Florida Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) is tackled by Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harrison Taggart (11) in the first half at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
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Former BYU Linebacker Harrison Taggart Commits to Cal

A former BYU linebacker has found a new home. On Thursday, BYU linebacker Harrison Taggart committed to Cal. Taggart started 12 out of 13 games for Jay Hill and

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BYU football helmet
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Former BYU Defensive Tackle Joshua Singh Commits to Vanderbilt

A former BYU defensive tackle is heading to the SEC. On Wednesday, former BYU defensive lineman Joshua Singh announced his commitment to Vanderbilt. Singh picke

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BYU defensive line coach Sione Po'uha
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BYU Defensive Tackle Keanu Tanuvasa Projected as First Round Pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa was arguably the most important offseason addition to the BYU football program. Tanuvasa, a multi-year starter at Utah, transferred

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Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Maealiuaki Smith (8 prepares to pass the ball in the second quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Seven Players in the Transfer Portal with Connections to BYU

The transfer portal is officially closed to all college football players. If they haven't entered the transfer portal and they aren't grad transfers, they will

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