Caitlyn Spencer
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Why faith in BYU athletics extends beyond the field
While athletic programs at other universities often operate as separate entities — fast-paced, intense and sometimes detached from broader campus culture — BYU functions differently.
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How President Oaks helped spark BYU football’s modern era
When President Dallin H. Oaks rises to speak in general conference, a palpable sense of respect fills the room.
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BYU stacks academic, athletic awards following 2025 season
With the 2025 BYU women’s soccer season coming to a close, several Cougars have earned national and regional recognition for their performances on the field and in the classroom.
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Decades of dominance: BYU as a cross country school
When people think of BYU athletics, it is no surprise that many first picture a packed LaVell Edwards Stadium, increasingly high-profile basketball games or a soccer program that regularly competes for national titles.
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Calm, smooth, and engaged: Inside the mind of BYU's cross country runners
On long drives it feels natural to turn on the radio and listen to music, podcasts or even audiobooks as one travels the road.
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CFP committee keeps BYU on outside, looking in
BYU’s football team capped a strong regular season with an impressive 11-1 record, but when the College Football Playoff field was announced, the No. 11 Cougars were left out.
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BYU moves on in NCAA women's soccer tournament after a penalty shootout victory against Utah State
BYU advanced to the second round of the NCAA women's soccer tournament after beating Utah State in a penalty shootout Friday night at South Field.
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It’s more than a game: The community behind BYU fandom
LAS VEGAS — While many college teams boast devoted fan bases, few travel as well, or as visibly, as BYU.
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Mind over miles: The role of mental stamina in racing
In a sport measured by distance and time, it seems unlikely that one of the biggest challenges athletes would face is one that is difficult to calculate — one that is more or less invisible, at least to spectators.
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