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Wilson out, Hall to start as BYU continues to struggle against the run

October 01, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU quarterback Zach Wilson went down against Toledo on Sept. 28 with what appeared to be a serious hand injury. Though there has yet to be an update on the status of his hand, he was seen with a cast, and head coach Kalani Sitake said Jaren Hall would be the starter against the University of South Florida on Oct. 12 following a bye week.
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BYU handicapped by following NFL rule?

By Aaron Fitzner
October 30, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU defensive back D'Angelo Mandell prepares for the snap against Northern Illinois University on Oct. 27. Wilcox said BYU tries to take its hands off receivers after five yards. (Abigail Keenan)
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Former defensive lineman Peck now opening up offense as pass catching threat

November 18, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU's Remington Peck leaps over San Jose State cornerback Jimmy Pruitt after a catch in the Cougars' 17-16 win over San Jose State on Nov. 6, 2015. Peck has switched from the defensive line to tight end. (Associate Press)
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Biggest changes to BYU football's defense this year

July 08, 2014 12:00 AM
Departing players, changes in coaching and shuffling positions make up a reality every football team must deal with during the off-season, and the defense for BYU football is no different.
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Cougars give their take on controversial targeting rules

December 03, 2013 12:00 AM
The controversial targeting foul recently instituted by the NCAA is aimed at reducing concussions and spinal injuries of offensive players. A defensive player flagged for targeting will be ejected from the game, suspended for at least another half following the game, and the team is then a assessed a 15-yard penalty, giving the opposing team an automatic first down.
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Spencer Hadley speaks out about his suspension from BYU football

September 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Prior to BYU's rivalry game against Utah, head coach Bronco Mendenhall announced that linebacker Spencer Hadley would be suspended indefinitely for honor code violations. Later that day, BYU spokeswoman Carri Jenkins confirmed that Hadley had been suspended, but only for five games, but did not disclose exactly how Hadley broke BYU's honor code. This left many fans speculating as to what exactly happened.
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Kyle Van Noy making legacy at BYU

November 19, 2012 12:00 AM
After an impressive 2011 season in which linebacker Kyle Van Noy was the only player in the FBS to notch a statistic in every defensive category, BYU fans were waiting for an encore in the 2012 season. And the junior linebacker hasn't disappointed.
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San Jose State to test BYU secondary

November 16, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU's football team heads west to California to test its new look secondary as it faces off against a potent San Jose State passing attack.
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BYU defense becoming lone bright spot

September 21, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU is literally just two plays away from being undefeated this season and with mastermind Bronco Mendenhall leading the way, it is no surprise that the defense is what is keeping them close in games.
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