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BYU sports legends Tom Holmoe, Robbie Bosco called to serve as mission presidents

January 09, 2026 03:57 PM
Two beloved and accomplished figures in the BYU community — former athletic director Tom Holmoe and legendary quarterback Robbie Bosco — have been called by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve as mission leaders along with their spouses beginning in July 2026.
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How LaVell Edwards' impact on Andy Reid at BYU created an ongoing legacy

December 23, 2025 10:53 AM
In 1980, coach LaVell Edwards went to Andy Reid, a junior offensive tackle for the Cougars, and asked him if he had ever thought about coaching.
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BYU's AD honored at Utah Capitol with 'Tom Holmoe Day' celebration

February 27, 2025 07:31 PM
The dust has settled since the announcement of athletic director Tom Holmoe's retirement after a 20-year career.
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BYU Cougarettes returning to the field next home game

September 12, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU Cougarettes were unable to perform on Saturday, Sept. 9's game against Southern Utah University because of 'poor communication,' according to Tom Holmoe, Director of BYU Athletics.
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BYU athletics prepare for new chapter in Big 12 conference

August 23, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU athletics director Tom Holmoe discussed the future of BYU athletics at the Varsity Theater during Education Week on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
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Column: My interview with Mike Leach, BYU's unlikeliest legend

March 10, 2023 12:00 AM
I still can't believe he's gone.
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BYU sports mailbag: Conference realignment chaos, offseason activity and everything in between

July 05, 2022 12:00 AM
It's been a while, but we're back with another installment of our BYU sports mailbag series. This week, Daily Universe Assistant Sports Editor Jackson Payne discusses your questions regarding college football's power conference insanity, various offseason storylines around BYU athletics and more.
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BYU football prepares for 'final tour' of independence at annual media day

June 23, 2022 12:00 AM
The winds of change are blustering in Provo.
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Column: BYU Football Media Day won't have a lot of questions to answer. That's a good thing.

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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BYU to put football series with Utah State on hold

May 12, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU to put football series with Utah State on hold
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New video boards added to BYU baseball, softball fields

March 03, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU baseball and softball are adding new video boards at Miller Park, joining LaVell Edwards Stadium in the latest facility upgrades ahead of BYU's arrival in the Big 12.
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BYU men's tennis team raises concerns about head coach

February 23, 2022 12:00 AM
UPDATE: The Daily Universe received a video confirming a quote from a Salt Lake Tribune article alleging BYU men’s tennis coach Dave Porter told a player they looked like they 'found out someone had raped and killed (their) mother” after losing a point. The video is embedded below.
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BYU athletic department leads in final Directors' Cup fall standings

January 13, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU Athletics landed at No. 1 in the nation in the Division I Learfield Directors' Cup fall standings published Thursday.
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BYU football extends Kalani Sitake through 2027 with 'unprecedented' contract

December 10, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced on Friday a new, 'unprecedented' contract extension for head football coach Kalani Sitake that will run through the 2027 season.
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BYU football set for Independence Bowl with Alabama-Birmingham Blazers

December 09, 2021 12:00 AM
Cougar Nation may not be as stoked on the Independence Bowl Game as BYU defensive lineman Lopa Leiataua gets over away-game hotel cereal, but there are many things to look forward to on Dec. 18 against the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
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Opinion: Bronco Mendenhall's return to BYU deserves an ovation

October 25, 2021 12:00 AM
Opinion: Bronco Mendenhall's return to BYU deserves an ovation
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BYU athletes, coaches show support after death of Utah football player

September 27, 2021 12:00 AM
University of Utah defensive back Aaron Lowe died on Sunday after sustaining a gunshot wound at a party in Sugar House, and BYU players and coaches showed their support over social media for their in-state rival.
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NIL 101: Now that BYU athletes can profit off of their name, image and likeness, how do they do it?

September 16, 2021 12:00 AM
Now that BYU athletes can profit off of their name, image and likeness, how do they do it?
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