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Owen Chapman

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Dybantsa plays through illness, lifts No. 11 BYU past TCU in second-half comeback

By Owen Chapman
January 15, 2026 01:06 AM
Roughly 45 minutes before tipoff in an eventual 76-70 victory over TCU on Wednesday night at the Marriott Center, BYUtv reported that star freshman AJ Dybantsa was dealing with an undisclosed illness but would still start for the Cougars.
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BYU adds All-ACC linebacker Cade Uluave through transfer portal

By Owen Chapman
January 13, 2026 11:26 AM
Losing linebacker Max Alford to Michigan on Monday afternoon didn’t necessarily feel like a crushing blow for the defense, but the Cougars knew they needed to make a move.
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No. 9 BYU gets gritty win over Utah in hostile Holy War

By Owen Chapman
January 10, 2026 11:48 PM
Salt Lake City — The No. 9-ranked Cougars rolled into Salt Lake City for the dreaded “trap game” Saturday night against Utah. The reeling Utes entered at 8-7, riding a three-game losing streak and still winless in Big 12 play.
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BYU retains veteran anchors, adds Walker Lyons in transfer portal

By Owen Chapman
January 09, 2026 11:21 PM
BYU opened the transfer portal window on a strong note, retaining several key veterans as the Cougars position themselves for another run at the Big 12 Championship and a potential push into the College Football Playoff.
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No. 9 BYU's 'Big 3' dismantles Arizona State in 104-76 win

By Owen Chapman
January 07, 2026 10:39 PM
When asked about his coaching mindset for BYU’s 'Big 3' on the offensive end, coach Kevin Young almost tongue-in-cheek put it simply: “Get space, get them the ball and shut up.”
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BYU promotes Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator

By Owen Chapman
January 07, 2026 07:14 PM
BYU has its next defensive coordinator.
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No.10 BYU opens Big 12 play with 83-73 win at Kansas State

By Owen Chapman
January 03, 2026 04:31 PM
Rust was the four-letter word that coach Kevin Young and No. 10 BYU hoped to avoid coming into its Big 12 opener at Kansas State on Saturday afternoon after 12 days off.
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Reports link BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill to Michigan; potential replacements emerge

By Owen Chapman
December 29, 2025 03:35 PM
Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported early Sunday morning that BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill is nearing a deal to become Michigan’s next defensive coordinator.
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Bear Bachmeier lifts No. 12 BYU past Georgia Tech in Pop-Tarts Bowl to secure 12th victory

By Owen Chapman
December 27, 2025 06:04 PM
LJ Martin, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, has been central to BYU’s offensive identity all season.
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