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History of the 'Holy War' and why this year is different

September 13, 2013 12:00 AM
After BYU and the University of Utah left the Mountain West Conference in 2011, it became clear the ongoing rivalry between the two teams faced an uncertain future.
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Cougar football runs over Texas

September 08, 2013 12:00 AM
After the Cougars' week-one loss to Virginia, many fans were hesitant to agree with BYU offensive coordinator Robert Anae's belief that the Cougars could become a tough team in protecting their quarterback and running the ball.
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Tom Holmoe highlights BYU athletics' historic past and bright future

August 21, 2013 12:00 AM
It was a bit of a surprise, and from the audience's reaction, also a relief, when BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe said he was going to break tradition with his Education Week address.
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Bronco rethinks jersey change

August 09, 2013 12:00 AM
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Cougars on preseason awards watch lists

July 16, 2013 12:00 AM
College football's preseason awards are being announced, and that's added more to BYU's fire leading up to kickoff as multiple players have been named to preseason watch lists.
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BYU football recruiting is about more than just football

July 02, 2013 12:00 AM
Though football fans generally think of it as a fall sport with games spanning from August to December, in many ways football is a year-long operation; recruiting is one aspect that never stops.
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Van Noy continues to receive preseason honors

June 17, 2013 12:00 AM
BYU football's Kyle Van Noy is picking up right where he left off at the end of last season, earning preseason All-American recognition this summer in anticipation of the 2013 season.
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BYU football shows off skills in spring scrimmage

March 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Fans got their first glimpse of next season's BYU football team during the spring scrimmage on Saturday afternoon in LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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Kyle Van Noy named Defensive Performer of the Year

February 20, 2013 12:00 AM
College Football Performance Awards named BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy Defensive Performer of the Year and presented him the award at halftime during the BYU men's basketballvictory against Utah State.
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A week in photos: Jan. 18-24

January 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Photos provided by Instagram users. Mention @UniverseBYU and hashtag #BYU and your photo might make it into The Universe's weekly slideshow.
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Cougar football trio to return for 2013 season

January 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Former BYU offensive coordinator Robert Anae, receiver Cody Hoffman and linebacker Kyle Van Noy will be returning to the BYU football team for the 2013 season.
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Sports agencies help to make transition from college to professional sports

January 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Making the transition from college sports into the ranks of the professionals can be brutal and unforgiving. Just look at the stellar college careers of Ryan Leaf, Greg Oden and JaMarcus Russell, whose professional careers lacked any semblance of the dominance they exhibited at the NCAA level. In cases of some college standouts, their professional careers were even shorter than their time spent in college.
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Defense leads BYU Poinsettia Bowl victory

December 21, 2012 12:00 AM
BYU's defense came alive to topple San Diego State 23-6 as the Poinsettia Bowl drew to a close on Thursday night.
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BYU adds top linebacker recruit

December 07, 2012 12:00 AM
Johnny Ragin III, a top linebacker recruit from Oregon, has verbally committed to play football with Brigham Young University.
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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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No luck against the Irish

October 21, 2012 12:00 AM
SOUTH BEND, Ind.— Trailing by three points late in the game at the Notre Dame 46 yard-line, senior quarterback Riley Nelson missed a wide-open streaking Cody Hoffman and the Cougars fell to No. 5 Notre Dame 17-14 in another close, but not enough, finish
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No luck against the Irish

October 21, 2012 12:00 AM
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Trailing by three points late in the game at the Notre Dame 46 yard line, senior quarterback Riley Nelson missed a wide-open streaking Cody Hoffman, and the Cougars fell to No. 5 Notre Dame 17-14 in another close, but not enough, finish
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