BYU’s elevation from being picked 13th in the Big 12 to finishing 13th in the AP Top 25 had little to do with magic and ...

Beating Houston on Saturday would only be a first step. No. 19 BYU (9-2, 6-2 Big 12, No. 19 CFP) also needs a loss from either Arizona State or Iowa State to clinch a title game berth.

BYU’s five road losses in the Big 12 last year featured slow starts. But on Saturday, BYU built up a 31-14 lead that forced Baylor’s offense to pass and take chances.

BYU had the Big 12’s best defense. It allowed just 309 yards and fewer than 20 points per game, mostly because there were lots and lots of takeaways.

After standout play by BYU’s defense, Retzlaff ran 17 yards for a touchdown and a 21-0 margin. Robertson then popped a 19-yard TD run, 21-7.

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Making life miserable for quarterbacks has grown much easier for BYU's stingy defense. The No. 14 Cougars (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) head into Saturday's showdown with Arizona as one ...

Over the past three seasons, Kirkland racked up 72 total tackles (12.5 for loss) and three sacks. The core of BYU's defense will get an upgrade with Kirkland and Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa.

It’s a Cougar defense that led the entire Big 12 in points allowed per game (19.6), yards (308.8) and interceptions (22) last season.

There are mixed reviews of the BYU football program heading into the 2025 season. Coming off a dominant win in the Alamo Bowl ...

The Sooners come to town with a top 10 offense in the country statistically and a lot to play for in the Big 12 title race. If there was ever a time for the Cougar defense to bounce back, it's ...