Kalani Sitake
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Playoff rankings: 'Bama, ND, Clemson, Ohio St; Cincinnati 7

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2020 02:51 AM EST

BYU wide receiver Dax Milne makes a reception for a first down in the second quarter against North Alabama during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, Pool)
No. 8 BYU routs overmatched North Alabama to improve to 9-0

By John Coon Nov. 21, 2020 06:21 PM EST

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u pushes across the goal line defended by Boise State safety Tyreque Jones (21) to score for the Cougars in the third quarter Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
In fashion: No. 8 BYU interested in wins, not style points

By Pat Graham Nov. 19, 2020 11:54 AM EST

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has plenty of time to pass with his offensive linemen keeping Boise State's pass rush at bay Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. (AP photo, Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman via AP)
After 8-0 start, No. 8 BYU plans low-key bye week amid virus

By Pat Graham Nov. 10, 2020 02:57 PM EST

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u (2) waits for a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Boise State on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 9 BYU routs No. 21 Boise State 51-17 to remain unbeaten

By Jason Chatraw Nov. 07, 2020 01:29 AM EST

Boise State cornerback Jonathan Earl thorws a pass against Air Force during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 9 BYU looks to stay perfect facing No. 21 Boise State

By Tim Booth Nov. 05, 2020 05:20 PM EST

BYU's quarterback Zach Wilson, right, celebrates with running back Tyler Allgeier (25) after Allgeier scored against Western Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
No. 11 BYU routs Western Kentucky 41-10 for 7-0 start

By John Coon Nov. 01, 2020 01:51 AM EDT

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) throws against Texas State in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
History in making? No. 11 BYU has shot at rare 7-0 start

By Pat Graham Oct. 29, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

BYU linebacker Isaiah Kaufusi (53) carries the ball after an interception against Texas State in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Wilson leads No. 12 BYU past Texas State 52-14

By John Coon Oct. 25, 2020 02:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Texas State linebacker Christian Taylor, left, and safety Tory Spears (14) tackle Boston College running back David Bailey during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Boston. Texas State plkays ast BYU on Saturday, Oct. 24.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Sound check: Fans return as No. 12 BYU hosts Texas State

By Pat Graham Oct. 22, 2020 01:22 PM EDT

BYU tight end Masen Wake (13) hurdles UTSA's Corey Mayfield Jr. (26) and Antonio Parks in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Touching tribute: BYU's Masen Wake honors late mom after TD

By Pat Graham Oct. 21, 2020 05:16 PM EDT

Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner, right, celebrates his sack of BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU's 43-26 win over Houston

Oct. 17, 2020 01:34 AM EDT

UTSA quarterback Lowell Narcisse (10) carries the ball as BYU's Zayne Anderson (23) and Troy Warner (4) close in for a tackle in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
No. 14 BYU looks to improve to 5-0 in visit to Houston

By Jeremy Rakes Oct. 15, 2020 02:12 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech linebacker Tyler Grubbs (52) reaches for BYU running back Tyler Allgeier (25) during the first half during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Zach Wilson helps No. 22 BYU rout Louisiana Tech 45-14

By John Coon Oct. 03, 2020 12:36 AM EDT

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) scores a touchdown against Troy during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Wilson throws for 392 yards, No. 18 BYU routs Troy 48-7

By John Coon Sep. 27, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

BYU running back Tyler Allgeier dives for a touchdown as Navy defensive back Cameron Kinley (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Tommy Gilligan)
No. 18 BYU back on field after COVID-19 outbreak, faces Troy

By Pat Graham Sep. 24, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 file photo, BYU running back Lopini Katoa runs for a touchdown as Navy cornerback Michael McMorris (5) and defensive back Cameron Kinley (3) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Tommy Gilligan, File)
Altered practices due to virus could lead to sloppy games

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2020 04:18 AM EDT

Navy quarterback Dalen Morris (8) looks to throw as BYU defensive lineman Zac Dawe (99) rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Tommy Gilligan)
BYU rolls past Navy 55-3 in season-opener with no fans

By David Ginsburg Sep. 07, 2020 11:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019 file photo, Brigham Young head coach Kalani Sitake looks at a replay on the Jumbotron in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. For the first time since 1989, BYU and Navy will get together for a football game at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Revamped, revised college schedule produces Navy-BYU opener

By David Ginsburg Sep. 06, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) runs with the football during the first half of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
McDonald leads Hawaii to 38-34 win over BYU in Hawaii Bowl

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 25, 2019 12:31 AM EST