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BYU football spring transfer tracker: Former Roy DT commits to BYU from Oklahoma State

BYU football spring transfer tracker: Former Roy DT commits to BYU from Oklahoma State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated May 1 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The $2.8 billion House settlement hasn't been approved, but college football teams across the country are hurriedly bracing for a cut to 105 players before the 2025 season.
BYU basketball's rotation coming into focus with Dybantsa on campus, Saunders returning

BYU basketball's rotation coming into focus with Dybantsa on campus, Saunders returning

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars also picked up a commitment Thursday from Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus, a 6-foot-7 forward who shot 38% from 3 last yer and dropped 17 in the Marriott Center.
Utah men's basketball transfer tracker: Former Idaho standout commits to BYU hoops

Utah men's basketball transfer tracker: Former Idaho standout commits to BYU hoops

KSL.com Sports  |  Updated May 1 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at other college basketball transfers — both coming and going — in the state of Utah.
Big 12 QB rankings: ASU's Leavitt, KSU's Johnson top our look at the 2025 hierarchy

Big 12 QB rankings: ASU's Leavitt, KSU's Johnson top our look at the 2025 hierarchy

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted May 1 - 10:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

These quarterback rankings should not be considered equivalent to the Big Ten version published on the Hotline last week.
Patrick Kinahan: Holmoe brought stability to BYU as he leaves during time of uncertainty

Patrick Kinahan: Holmoe brought stability to BYU as he leaves during time of uncertainty

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Holmoe will stroll into retirement on a high note, orchestrating great stability for the BYU athletic department with membership in the Big 12.
Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has a new job in basketball

Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has a new job in basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Naismith Player of the Year at BYU won't be sipping drinks on the beach in retirement, accepting a job as USA Basketball's managing director of 3x3 hoops Monday.
'It just feels right': 3 Star WR Legend Glasker commits to BYU — citing culture, family and fit

'It just feels right': 3 Star WR Legend Glasker commits to BYU — citing culture, family and fit

Ben Criddle for KSL.com  |  Posted April 25 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lehi High standout Legend Glasker has committed to play football at BYU, giving the Cougars one of the most electrifying wide receivers in the state of Utah for the 2026 recruiting class.
Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the Class of 2026?

Recruiting: Who has committed to BYU football in the Class of 2026?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated April 24 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here is a brief look at who has already signed with BYU. Check back often to see how the 2026 recruiting class takes shape.
Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and US Olympian, retires from basketball

Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and US Olympian, retires from basketball

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men's college basketball player of the year who went on to play in the NBA and then played in last year's Paris Olympics for the U.S. in 3x3, has announced his retirement.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU football cashed out on Marion

Patrick Kinahan: BYU football cashed out on Marion

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A few years ago, on a recruiting trip to BYU, a prospective football player and his family placed priority on financial compensation during the visit with the coaches.
Chip away: Cougars slug 4 homers in 2nd win over Utah Valley in a week

Chip away: Cougars slug 4 homers in 2nd win over Utah Valley in a week

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crew McChesney went 3-for-4 with four runs scored and a home run, and 9-hole hitter Chipper Beck slugged two homers as BYU pounded out a 15-7 win over Utah Valley.
Conner Mantz just misses podium at Boston Marathon, finishing 4th

Conner Mantz just misses podium at Boston Marathon, finishing 4th

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated April 21 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mantz finished fourth, while fellow Utah distance running alums Clayton Young and Rory Linkletter each finished in the top 10 of the acclaimed American road race.
Comeback Cougs: BYU softball polishes off rivalry sweep with 6-inning win over Utah

Comeback Cougs: BYU softball polishes off rivalry sweep with 6-inning win over Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 5:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lily Owens and Keila Kamoku both went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, and the Cougars swept the rivalry series with a 14-5 win over Utah in six innings Saturday afternoon at Gail Miller Field.
BYU softball rallies late to beat Utah for 2nd straight game

BYU softball rallies late to beat Utah for 2nd straight game

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 18 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ailana Agbayani walked it off with a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh, and BYU scored all but one run in the bottom of the seventh of the 10-8 win to clinch the series.
BYU softball rallies from 4-down to beat Utah in extra innings; baseball knocks off No. 22 Arizona

BYU softball rallies from 4-down to beat Utah in extra innings; baseball knocks off No. 22 Arizona

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU scored four runs with two outs in the bottom of the seventh on back-to-back home runs by Brittingham and Lindy Milkowsky, and Lily Owens walked off an improbable rivalry win.
Weber State cheer, dance bring home national titles while BYU goes on a cruise

Weber State cheer, dance bring home national titles while BYU goes on a cruise

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wildcats returned to Utah with four more national titles from the weekends NCA and NDA national championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, while BYU's powerhouse dance company was nowhere to be found.
BYU women's basketball signs 2, adds transfer commitment on first day of spring period

BYU women's basketball signs 2, adds transfer commitment on first day of spring period

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first day of the NCAA's spring signing period saw BYU women's basketball add Snow Canyon star Olivia Hamlin and international forward Yussuf Bolanle, while also getting a commitment from a Division I transfer center.
Just like 'all year,' BYU baseball had another comeback Tuesday night

Just like 'all year,' BYU baseball had another comeback Tuesday night

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryder Robinson went 3-for-5 with three doubles and an RBI, and BYU used a four-run fifth to pull past the Wolverines 9-3 Tuesday night at Larry H. Miller Park.
Patrick Kinahan: Demin's experience shows BYU basketball not primarily about money

Patrick Kinahan: Demin's experience shows BYU basketball not primarily about money

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite him being on campus for less than one year, Egor Demin's impact at BYU extended well beyond his basketball accomplishments.