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Nate Church

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Email: nchurch1@byu.edu
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'It's a good move' BYU coach Kalani Sitake says about CFP expansion to 24 teams in 2027

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By Nate Church
November 09, 2026 03:35 PM
It’s official, the College Football Playoff will be expanding to 24 teams starting next season.
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Momentum swings define No. 9 BYU's 28-20 setback against No. 3 Utah

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By Nate Church
November 07, 2026 03:45 PM
Sticking to tradition, the BYU-Utah rivalry game ended in dramatic fashion as No. 9 BYU fell to No. 3 Utah 28-20.
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'Just football': When the BYU-Utah rivalry meets relationships

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By Nate Church
November 06, 2026 12:47 PM
Since its beginning, the BYU-Utah rivalry has taken over the state of Utah.
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2 biggest must-dos for No. 9 BYU to upset No. 3 Utah on Saturday

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By Nate Church
November 05, 2026 03:57 PM
The biggest game in BYU-Utah history is on the horizon, and if the No. 9 Cougars hope to upset the No. 3 Utes, it will come down to two key factors: establishing the run and tackling the explosive Utah backfield.
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'Unsung Hero': Jake Wahlin’s journey back to BYU basketball

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By Nate Church
November 02, 2026 10:16 AM
Jake Wahlin has traveled the country to play basketball. After committing to BYU out of high school in 2021, it wasn’t until this season, in 2026, that Wahlin finally made his way back home.
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How Arizona State gives the BYU defense a chance to prove itself

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By Nate Church
October 30, 2026 11:24 AM
The No. 8 BYU Cougars are back home in Provo after suffering their first loss of the season against UCF last weekend.
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Big 12 fines UCF for chants aimed at BYU; establishes in-game penalties for discriminatory behavior

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By Nate Church
October 28, 2026 07:34 PM
The Big 12 has released a revised plan on how the conference will take punitive measures against the discriminatory chants that have plagued BYU away games, most recently, in Orlando, Florida last Saturday.
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Kalani Sitake reflects on LaVell Edwards' legacy after Notre Dame win

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By Nate Church
October 21, 2026 06:47 PM
After last Saturday night’s historic win over then-No. 2 Notre Dame, Kalani Sitake reflected on his mentor, LaVell Edwards, who coached a very similar game back in 1990, when BYU defeated No. 1 Miami in Provo.
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BYU leaps to No. 2 in AP poll after Notre Dame win, highest since 1984

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By Nate Church
October 18, 2026 02:00 PM
Saturday night became historic for BYU and its fanbase as the Cougars knocked off No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at home.
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