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Nate Church

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Email: nchurch1@byu.edu
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No. 8 BYU faces Iowa State with more than an undefeated record on the line

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By Nate Church
October 08, 2026 09:54 AM
No. 8 BYU is facing a big test against Iowa State as the Cougars return home for the first time in almost a month.
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BYU's LJ Martin, Isaiah Glasker 'doubtful' for Iowa State game

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By Nate Church
October 05, 2026 02:40 PM
Star running back LJ Martin and linebacker Isaiah Glasker will likely be listed as “doubtful” for BYU’s upcoming game against Iowa State on Friday night.
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BYU escapes the 'Fort Worth Curse'... kind of

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By Nate Church
October 03, 2026 09:29 PM
No. 10 BYU escaped the "Fort Worth Curse" on Saturday night after its grueling 17-10 win over TCU.
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Big 12 starts 'Respect the Game' initiative to combat derogatory chants

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By Nate Church
October 02, 2026 04:04 PM
The Big 12 Conference announced its “Respect the Game” campaign on Friday, a new initiative designed to educate about and combat the derogatory chants aimed at BYU players and fans at away games, along with other unsportsmanlike incidents in sports.
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Can No. 10 BYU break the 'Fort Worth Curse' at TCU?

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By Nate Church
October 01, 2026 10:00 AM
After a bye week, or “work week” as coach Kalani Sitake called it, the BYU Cougars are getting ready to head down to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on the Horned Frogs of TCU on their home turf.
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How the Protect College Sports Act could benefit BYU

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By Nate Church
September 29, 2026 12:20 PM
A landmark legislative decision was reached late Monday night as the U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) 77-22, a decision that could reshape college football as a whole, and potentially benefit BYU.
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Football

Treyson Bourguet went from Arizona fan to BYU QB — now he's giving back

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By Nate Church
September 24, 2026 10:18 AM
Before BYU backup quarterback Treyson Bourguet was a football player, he was a fan.
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LJ Martin leads BYU to dominant 41-23 win over Colorado State

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By Nate Church
September 19, 2026 11:25 PM
No. 11 BYU brought all of its offensive firepower to Fort Collins, Colorado, in its 41-23 win over Colorado State.
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A battle of the quarterbacks: No. 11 BYU travels to Colorado State

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By Nate Church
September 16, 2026 01:59 PM
For the first time in 16 years, two historic Mountain West and WAC foes, BYU and Colorado State, will meet in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday.
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