Kalani Sitake
SMU's Roderick Daniels, Jr. (13) dodges the BYU defense and runs in for the touchdown during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (Chancey Bush/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
BYU stops late SMU comeback try, wins New Mexico Bowl

By Glen Rosales Dec. 17, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Utah Tech linebacker Kaejin Smith-Bejgrowicz (26) tackles BYU running back Christopher Brooks during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (Spenser Heaps/The Deseret News via AP)
Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers 11/19/2022

Nov. 19, 2022 09:23 PM EST

Boise State wide receiver Latrell Caples (7) crosses the goal line for a touchdown as BYU defensive back Talan Alfrey (25) tries to knock him out of bounds in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Nacua, Hall rally BYU to 31-28 victory over Boise State

By Jason Chatraw Nov. 05, 2022 10:39 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) throws a pass against BYU during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (Ben B. Braun/The Deseret News via AP)
Jefferson throws 5 TDs, leads Arkansas to win over BYU

By John Coon Oct. 15, 2022 07:41 PM EDT

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) makes a catch over BYU defensive back Micah Harper (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Notre Dame takes down No. 16 BYU 28-20 in Las Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 08, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

North Carolina North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) is tackled by Notre Dame defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (7), defensive lineman Justin Ademilola, middle, linebacker JD Bertrand, bottom, and cornerback TaRiq Bracy, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 16 BYU, Notre Dame looking for crucial win in Las Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 06, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) celebrates with fans following their victory after an NCAA college football game against Wyoming Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rivalry clash between No. 19 BYU, Utah St could be last

By John Coon Sep. 28, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall throw a pass against Wyoming during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Hall throws 4 TDs, No. 19 BYU beats Wyoming 38-24

By John Coon Sep. 25, 2022 02:07 AM EDT

BYU tight end Isaac Rex (83) is chased by Oregon defensive back Bryan Addison (13) as he heads to the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 19 BYU looks to reignite stagnant run attack vs Wyoming

By John Coon Sep. 22, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

BYU fans storm the field and celebrate BYU's overtime win over Baylor after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Sitake's positive approach has No. 19 BYU on the rise

By John Marshall Sep. 20, 2022 05:37 PM EDT

BYU fans storm the field and celebrate BYU's overtime win over Baylor after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 12 BYU heads to Oregon looking to build on early success

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 15, 2022 03:38 PM EDT

Oregon quarterback Ty Thompson (13) looks to pass against Eastern Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 12 BYU visits No. 25 Oregon for Top 25 clash

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 12:52 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) is sacked by Baylor defensive lineman TJ Franklin (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Katoa's TD lifts No. 21 BYU past No. 9 Baylor 26-20 in 2OT

By John Coon Sep. 11, 2022 02:36 AM EDT

FILE - Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen (12) throws a pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. No. 9 Baylor and No. 21 BYU play Saturday night, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah.(AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File)
No. 9 Baylor braces for loud noise, late night at No. 21 BYU

By Pat Graham Sep. 08, 2022 01:43 PM EDT

BYU running back Christopher Brooks (2) runs for a 52-yard touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Florida on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Baylor, BYU meet for final time as nonconference opponents

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 09:51 AM EDT

BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts, top, is brought down by South Florida defensive back TJ Robinson, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
No. 25 BYU waits out delay to rout South Florida 50-21

Sep. 03, 2022 10:06 PM EDT

FILE - South Florida head coach Jeff Scott tries to fire up his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. South Florida plays BYU on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
South Florida eyes opportunity against No. 25 BYU in opener

By Fred Goodall Sep. 01, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

No. 25 BYU launches season of high expectations at USF

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:59 PM EDT
No. 25 Brigham Young (0-0) at South Florida (0-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU) Line: Brigham Young by 11 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...

FILE - California running back Christopher Brooks scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. The transfer enters the season as Tyler Allgeier’s successor as BYU's lead back. He made his mark in three seasons with the Bears, leading California in rushing in 2019 and 2021 seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
No. 25 BYU has experienced crew in final independent year

By John Coon Aug. 19, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

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