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BYU safety Faletau Satuala against Iowa State

BYU's recruiting has been trending upwards since they accepted an invite to join the Big 12 conference. The Cougars signed the best class in program history bac

BYU safety Faletau Satuala against Iowa State

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BYU's recruiting has been trending upwards since they accepted an invite to join the Big 12 conference. The Cougars signed the best class in program history bac

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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

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On Wednesday, seven members of the BYU coaching staff met with the media as part of the February signing day. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake, offensive coordinato

BYU Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick

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College football coaches spend the month of January on the recruiting trail. They visit top targets, identify future targets, and they extend scholarship offers

BYU football helmet at Fall Camp

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Back in December, BYU signed its best recruiting class since recruiting rankings became popular in the early 2000's. One of BYU's top signees in the 2026 class

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

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Four-star Davis High School product Bode Sparrow is the highest-ranked recruit in the state of Utah in the 2027 class. Sparrow holds 25 scholarship offers inclu

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake against TCU

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While BYU basketball was taking on rival Utah in the Marriott Center, the BYU football program was hosting a large group of visitors for Junior Day. Junior Day

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

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Since the 2026 class is mostly wrapped up, the month of January is primarily spent visiting recruits in future recruiting class. The BYU coaching staff has been

Jan 20, 2023; Honolulu, Hawaii, US; Coin toss prior to the Polynesian Bowl between Team Mauka and Team Makai at Kunuiakea Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Last December, BYU signed the best recruiting class since star ratings became popular in the early 2000's. Five of BYU's 2026 signees will participate in the Po

BYU defensive line commit Lopeti Moala on his BYU official visit

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Last December, BYU signed the best recruiting class since star ratings became popular in the early 2000's. Five of BYU's 2026 signees will participate in the Po

BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill at Fall Camp

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On Wednesday, Skyridge High School standout Briggs Parker committed to BYU on the same day he received an offer from Jay Hill. Parker is a safety prospect that

BYU commit Ryder Lyons attends the rivalry game against Utah

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For the second consecutive year, BYU signee Ryder Lyons has been named the Gatorade Player of the Year in California. Lyons, who signed with the Cougars earlier

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake at BYU Football Fall Camp

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Recruiting the state of Utah has always been a priority for the BYU staff. The 2026 class represented an opportunity for BYU with so many highly-rated players.

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake

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BYU has flipped a pair of four-star recruits from bitter rival Utah. On Friday, four-star wide receiver Jaron Pula and four-star athlete Kennan Pula signed with

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons on his BYU official visit

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As early signing day comes and goes, there is no question that this is BYU’s best recruiting class in a generation. The Cougars set program records in the recru

BYU commit Ryder Lyons attends the rivalry game against Utah

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BYU officially got their guy. On Wednesday, coveted quarterback Ryder Lyons signed with the BYU football program. There had been previous reports that Lyons wou

BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick

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Wednesday was the first day of the early signing period for college football programs. The early signing day lasts from Wednesday, December 3rd and closes on Fr

BYU wide receiver commit Graham Livingston on his BYU official visit

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BYU signed a trio of intriguing wide receiver prospects on the first day of the early signing period. The Cougars, who could still be in the market for more wid

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On Wednesday, four-star athlete Braxton Lindsey signed with BYU. Most notably, Lindsey was listed as a defensive end after playing linebacker and edge throughou

A sellout crowd at Lavell Edwards Stadium takes in BYU's season-opening win over Southern Illinois

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On Wednesday, Orem High School star Kaue Akana signed with Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program. Akana is one of the top in-state prospects in the 2026 re

BYU offensive line target Jax Tanner with Kalani Sitake and TJ Woods

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BYU continues to add stars to the 2026 recruiting class. On Wednesday, offensive lineman Jax Tanner signed with BYU. He committed to the Cougars in the Summer o

BYU Football helmet at Fall Camp

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On Wednesday, Olympus High School standout Adam Bywater signed with BYU. Bywater picked the Cougars over finalists Utah and Boise State earlier this year. Adam,

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake with coordinators Aaron Roderick and Jay Hill

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Follow along as BYU builds its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdow

BYU wide receiver commit Graham Livingston on his BYU official visit

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Last week, BYU commit Graham Livingston wrapped up his senior season by winning the Utah 4A state championship. In the championship game, Livingston tallied 162

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake against TCU

The 2026 recruiting class had the potential to be the best recruiting class in BYU history, and the BYU coaching staff has been able to capitalize. After a few

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BYU will host a unique visitor on campus for an official visit. Former professional basketball player Nathaniel Salmon announced his plans to take an official v