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UAB quarterback Dylan Hopkins (9) looks to throw during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU in Shreveport, La., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Hopkins, UAB beat No. 12 BYU 31-28 in Independence Bowl

By Roy Lang Iii Dec. 18, 2021 07:26 PM EST

BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball past Georgia Southern safety Anthony Wilson (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
No. 13 BYU looks to cap Pac-12 success at struggling USC

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Southern California quarterback Jaxson Dart passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dart, USC trying to salvage season against No. 13 BYU

By Dan Greenspan Nov. 24, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) is lifted into the air by running back Zamir White (3) and offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) after scoring 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)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Places change but teams remain same

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2021 03:44 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...

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 wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) slips out of the attempted tackle of Virginia cornerback Darrius Bratton (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 17 BYU honors seniors in last home game vs Idaho State

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:49 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

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches the game from the sidelines during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Miami, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 25 BYU takes on former coach Bronco Mendenhall, Virginia

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 04:38 PM 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

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

FILE - This Aug. 18, 2014 file photo shows the Baylor University logo on the football field at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. BYU coach Kalani Sitake knows his players are looking forward to the change of scenery, the chance to try some different foods and a game in a different region of the country. What nobody knew when this trip was scheduled more than five years ago, or even before this season started, was that Saturday's game at Baylor would provide the 19th-ranked Cougars a sneak peek of their new conference home. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
No. 19 BYU's long-scheduled trip to Baylor a peek at Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 13, 2021 05:54 PM EDT