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Misery business: Last second field goal spooks BYU football in 27-24 loss to East Carolina

By Jackson Payne
October 29, 2022 12:00 AM
Misery business: Last second field goal spooks BYU in 27-24 loss to East Carolina
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No. 21 BYU football bests No. 9 Baylor in double overtime instant classic

By Jackson Payne
September 12, 2022 12:00 AM
Kalani Sitake has done it again.
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Jaren Hall ready to ride as BYU's uncontested starting quarterback

By Jackson Payne
August 03, 2022 12:00 AM
Jaren Hall was given a monster task in 2021: How does one go about succeeding an NFL quarterback, let alone a first round draft pick and highest overall selection in program history?
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BYU football steamrolls Idaho State 59-14 on Senior Day

By Jackson Payne
November 06, 2021 12:00 AM
An explosive first half set the tone for No. 17 BYU in Saturday's win against FCS opponent Idaho State, where the Cougars jumped out to an early 35-0 advantage and never looked back en route to a 59-14 finish in the home finale.
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BYU football spooks Virginia 66-49 in Halloween thriller

By Jackson Payne
October 31, 2021 12:00 AM
What do you call a football game with 115 points, 1,322 total yards and 16 touchdowns?
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Allgeier carries Cougars to outlast Utah State 34-20

By Jackson Payne
October 02, 2021 12:00 AM
In case there was any remaining doubt, Tyler Allgeier made his definitive statement as one of the nation's finest football players in carrying No. 13 BYU to a 34-20 victory over rival Utah State.
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BYU football defeats USF in 35-27 bruiser

By Jackson Payne
September 26, 2021 12:00 AM
It was closer than most fans expected, but No. 15 BYU football rode an explosive first quarter to take down South Florida 35-27 Saturday night in Provo. With the win, the Cougars move to 4-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time in program history.
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Football

2021 BYU football season begins with fall training camp

By Jackson Payne
August 06, 2021 12:00 AM
With the season opener against Arizona just 29 days away, BYU football gathered together on Thursday to begin fall training camp.
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BYU football running backs ready to 'carry the load'

By Jackson Payne
July 22, 2021 12:00 AM
Tyler Allgeier's monstrous 2020 season caught plenty of observers by surprise. Allgeier's teammate Lopini Katoa, however, was not one of them.
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BYU Football gives fans a show with 52-14 win over Texas State

October 25, 2020 12:00 AM
Rankings climb with 52-14 win over Texas State
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BYU outlasts UTSA to win 27-20 and remain undefeated on the season

By Andrew Call
October 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Tyler Allgeier breaks off a run against UTSA on Oct. 10. Allgeier had over 100 yards rushing and the game-winning touchdown in the game. (Hannah Miner)
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BYU Football running back Jackson McChesney suffers season-ending injury

September 10, 2020 12:00 AM
The BYU depth chart suffered another blow Thursday with the loss of runningback Jackson McChesney for the season. This is the second season-ending injury of the young season for the Cougars, following Matt Bushman's Achilles tendon injury in practice on Aug. 31.
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BYU Football dominates Navy 55-3 in season opener

September 08, 2020 12:00 AM
Head coach Kalani Sitake and the BYU Cougars proved they can compete against a top defense in the country during their first-ever Monday night football game, trouncing Navy in the season opener in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Five questions for BYU Football heading into fall camp

By Caleb Turner
July 31, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Football resumed team workouts on July 27. The team received a waiver from the NCAA to begin the six-week season preparation period, despite not having a scheduled opponent until Oct. 2 due to COVID cancellations. The Cougars' official fall camp is set to begin on Aug. 4, so The Daily Universe is breaking down the five biggest questions heading into the most uncertain season in recent memory.
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Lopini Katoa finds himself in unique territory heading into his sophomore season

By Aaron Fitzner
June 28, 2019 12:00 AM
Lopini Katoa laughs has he answers questions posed by the media on June 18. (Addie Blacker)
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BYU football key to success as told by the players — finishing strong

By Aaron Fitzner
June 20, 2019 12:00 AM
Quarterback Zach Wilson, tight end Matt Bushman, defensive back Dayan Ghanwolokuand and linebacker Zayne Anderson answer questions on media day. (Addie Blacker)
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'Attention to detail' powers running backs

November 22, 2018 12:00 AM
Senior running back Matt Hadley celebrates a touchdown during BYU's win over New Mexico State on Nov. 17. (Claire Gentry)
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Sports

BYU scores important road victory against UMass

November 12, 2018 12:00 AM
Neil Pau'u catches a 40-yard pass thrown by Zach Wilson on Nov. 10 at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. (BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey)
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