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Former BYU star Puka Nacua elevates off IR, leads Rams to critical win against Vikings

By Quentin Carney
October 25, 2024 12:22 PM
Puka Nacua, former BYU receiver and NFL rookie record holder, had a surprise return to the field on Thursday Night Football and helped the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) beat the Minnesota Vikings (5-2) 30-20.
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Football

Puka Nacua: Proving BYU fans right

By Kellen Hansen
September 18, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU fans have known for years what Los Angeles Rams fans are now figuring out two weeks into the 2023 NFL season.
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Football

BYU receiver Puka Nacua declares for NFL draft

By Jackson Payne
December 28, 2022 12:00 AM
Another all-time BYU great is headed for the big leagues.
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Football

Big time rush: Run game pushes BYU past Stanford 35-26 in regular season finale

By Jackson Payne
November 27, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU's rushing attack couldn't be stopped Saturday against Stanford, as the Cougars tallied a season-high 358 yards on the ground in a convincing 35-26 win over the Cardinal in Palo Alto, Calif.
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Football

BYU football clinches bowl eligibility with 52-26 win over Utah Tech

By Jackson Payne
November 20, 2022 12:00 AM
For the 17th time in 18 seasons, the Cougars are going bowling.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Puka catches game-winning touchdown

By Ashley Chase
November 07, 2022 12:00 AM
(@byufootball via Instagram)
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Football

BYU football snaps losing skid in gutsy 31-28 win over Boise State

By Jackson Payne
November 06, 2022 12:00 AM
For the first time in 37 days, the Cougars are in the win column.
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Football

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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Football

Column: For BYU football, everything is upside down

By Jackson Payne
October 27, 2022 12:00 AM
Halloween is a few days away, but for BYU football, the month of October could not have been any more haunted.
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Football

All time low: BYU football continues free fall in 41-14 loss to Liberty

By Jackson Payne
October 22, 2022 12:00 AM
LYNCHBURG, Va. — What else can you say other than 'disaster?'
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Football

Cougar defense collapses as Arkansas stomps BYU 52-35

By Jackson Payne
October 16, 2022 12:00 AM
O defense, where art thou?
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Football

"A win.. would change the momentum of our season" — BYU football seeking for a spark against Arkansas

By Jackson Payne
October 13, 2022 12:00 AM
'A win.. would change the momentum of our season' — BYU football seeking for a spark against Arkansas
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Football

Second half surge pushes No. 19 BYU football past Wyoming 38-24

By Jackson Payne
September 25, 2022 12:00 AM
Finally finding success in both establishing and defending against the run, No. 19 BYU football shook off a slow start to earn a bruising 38-24 victory over Wyoming Saturday night in Provo.
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Football

For No. 21 BYU, Saturday against No. 9 Baylor could be an all-timer in Provo

By Jackson Payne
September 06, 2022 12:00 AM
It's a safe bet that this Saturday has been circled on BYU's calendar for months.
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Football

BYU football explodes past USF 50-21

By Jackson Payne
September 04, 2022 12:00 AM
Explosive first quarter powers BYU football past USF 50-21
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Football

Universe Sports Talk - First day of BYU football fall camp

By Jackson Payne
August 05, 2022 12:00 AM
After a lengthy hiatus, Universe Sports Talk is back to break down the latest from BYU football fall camp each week. Today, sports editor Jackson Payne (@jackson5payne) goes over his observations from camp's opening practice, his high hopes for BYU's offense and a few other current storylines around the program. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @dailyunivsports.
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Football

BYU football opens 2022 fall camp

By Jackson Payne
August 04, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU football opens 2022 fall camp: Notes and observations from practice
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Football

Column: BYU Football Media Day won't have a lot of questions to answer. That's a good thing.

By Jackson Payne
June 20, 2022 12:00 AM
Last year I wrote an article detailing four pressing questions for BYU football heading into the program's annual media day. It was a natural assignment for me, as I had just returned home from my mission and had a million questions of my own after being away from the team for two years.
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