Jaren Hall
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Brigham Young running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs to the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Southern California safety Xavion Alford (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 12 BYU surging, set to take on UAB in Independence Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Brigham Young running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs to the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Southern California safety Xavion Alford (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Brigham Young at USC 11/27/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:27 AM EST

BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Hall, Robinson, Allgeier spark No. 14 BYU past Ga. Southern

By George Henry Nov. 20, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) and wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (81) after a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Charleston Southern at Georgia 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:51 PM EST

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates a turnover with his players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 14 BYU hopes to avoid letdown versus Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 07:44 PM EST

No. 14 BYU looks to avoid letdown against Georgia Southern

Nov. 18, 2021 01:14 PM EST
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Coach Kalani Sitake made sure No. 14 BYU got in some time to rest during last week’s bye. The Cougars also practiced a couple of times...

Wake Forest defensive back Luke Masterson tries to tackle North Carolina running back Ty Chandler (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: UNC's Chandler scores 4 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

BYU defensive back Matthew Criddle (17) celebrates after breaking up a pass to Idaho State wide receiver Jared Scott in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
BYU routs Idaho State 59-14 for 3rd straight win

By John Coon Nov. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

BYU's Tyler Allgeier carries the ball for a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Idaho State Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Southern Utah at Idaho 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) looks to pass the ball as Virginia outside linebacker Noah Taylor (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 17 BYU faces Idaho St in final home game for seniors

By Pat Graham Nov. 04, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) scrambles as BYU defensive lineman Atunaisa Mahe (62) is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Allgeier's 5 TDs power No. 25 BYU past Virginia 66-49

By John Coon Oct. 31, 2021 02:17 AM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Like old times: Mendenhall faces BYU as coach of Virginia

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

BYU tight end Isaac Rex, right, catches a pass in front of Washington State defensive back Derrick Langford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BYU beats Washington State in 1st game since Rolovich fired

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 23, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

Washington State fan Trisha Griggs talks with The Associated Press about this week's firing of football head coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches for refusing a state mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, outside Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Brigham Young at Washington State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Boise State in Provo, Utah, in this Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, file photo. BYU coach Kalani Sitake said he has known Baylor coach Dave Aranda for a long time, and that they have shared a lot of ideas and philosophies about coaching. Baylor and BYU meet in a matchup of 5-1 teams on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Washington St hosts BYU in 1st game since Rolovich's firing

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 21, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

BYU tight end Isaac Rex (83) is hit by Baylor safety Jalen Pitre (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
A-Smith 3 TDs, Baylor beats future B12 foe, No. 19 BYU 38-24

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 16, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor head coach Dave Aranda looks to an official in the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas, in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. BYU coach Kalani Sitake said he has known Aranda for a long time, and that they have shared a lot of ideas and philosophies about coaching.Baylor and BYU meet in a matchup of 5-1 teams on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
No. 19 BYU and Baylor both 5-1 for B12 preview with reunions

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 14, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

BYU linebacker Chaz Ah You, bottom, tackles Boise State running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio (4) in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Boise State forces 4 turnovers, knocks off No. 10 BYU 26-17

By John Coon Oct. 09, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

BYU fan Tommy Halling, 9, shows his support for BYU before an NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah at USC 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 02:45 PM EDT