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Nate Church

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Email: nchurch1@byu.edu
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Is Saturday's game against Notre Dame the biggest matchup in BYU football history?

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By Nate Church
October 14, 2026 10:08 AM
BYU has been under the lights and played in some iconic games over the years. This weekend, the No. 8 Cougars are faced with arguably the biggest game in BYU history, a battle against No. 2 Notre Dame.
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Sports

After 17 years, ESPN’s College GameDay is returning to Provo

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By Nate Church
October 11, 2026 11:11 AM
For the first time in 17 years, No. 8 BYU will host ESPN’s College GameDay.
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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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Sports

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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