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FILE - Charlotte forward Aly Khalifa (15) drives in for a layup against Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark.  BYU bolstered its offense with the offseason additions of  Khalifa and Dawson Baker, from UC Irvine.  (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

BYU seeks to flourish as an underdog in its first Big 12 season

PROVO, Utah (AP) — As BYU enters its first season in one of nation’s premier college basketball conferences, the Cougars say they have the type of team that can easily beat low expectations and make a run at the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars were picked 13th in the Big 12 […]

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Oregon running back Bucky Irving (0) celebrates after his touchdown against Washington State with offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, right, and offensive lineman Steven Jones, back, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)

No. 8 Oregon clashes with no. 13 Utah in game with heavy Pac-12 title implications

Oregon (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) at Utah (6-1, 3-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX) Line: Oregon by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series record: Oregon leads 24-12 WHAT’S AT STAKE? Utah and Oregon face off in a pivotal contest with heavy Pac-12 title implications. A victory will help the winner keep […]

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FILE - Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) throws against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Murphy will likely get his first career start when the No. 7 Longhorns (6-1, 3-1) host Big 12 newcomer BYU (5-2, 2-2) Saturday, Oct. 28. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Maalik Murphy gets his chance at QB for No. 7 Texas vs. BYU after Ewers shoulder injury

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With Quinn Ewers in front of him and hotshot freshman Arch Manning closing from behind, Maalik Murphy could have easily bolted from Texas for somewhere else to play quarterback. Few would have questioned such a move in an era of routine player transfers. Murphy chose instead to stay […]

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Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, left, runs his reception for a touchdown as Houston defensive back Brian George pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Murphy likely to start as Texas QB against BYU with Ewers out with shoulder sprain

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — BYU (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) at No. 7 Texas (6-1, 3-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Line: Texas by 17 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: BYU leads 4-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE Texas still controls a path to the Big 12 championship game and potentially the […]

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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to the media during the NCAA college Big 12 men's basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Houston’s Kelvin Sampson on the Big 12: ‘They’re all German shepherds, man. Where’s the Shih Tzus?’

Kelvin Sampson walked into a meeting of Big 12 coaches not long ago and looked around the room, and the thought that popped into the Houston coach’s head was that it felt like walking into a dog park. “You’ve got two dogs walk by each other, kind of side-eye, or […]

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Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes waves to fans after Utah defeated Southern California 34-32 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

No. 13 Utah returns home for clash with No. 8 Oregon to highlight the Pac-12 slate

Things to watch in the Pac-12 Conference this week: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 8 Oregon (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) at No. 13 Utah (6-1, 3-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) The clash between the Ducks and the Utes isn’t an elimination game in the conference race. But it’s close. The […]

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FILE - Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) throws against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Murphy will likely get his first career start when the No. 7 Longhorns (6-1, 3-1) host Big 12 newcomer BYU (5-2, 2-2) Saturday, Oct. 28. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

BYU faces 3rd consecutive Big 12 backup QB at No. 7 Texas. OSU’s Gordon goes for another 100

Things to watch in the Big 12 Conference in Week 9: GAME OF THE WEEK BYU (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) at No. 7 Texas (6-1, 3-1). The Longhorns are coming off a shaky performance and starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is recovering from a sprained throwing shoulder. That sets up BYU […]

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Jakob Robinson Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week

Jakob Robinson Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week

OKLAHOMA CITY-Thursday, BYU junior cornerback Jakob Robinson was named the Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week for his achievements in the Cougars’ 27-14 win over Texas Tech last Saturday. Against the Red Raiders, Robinson, a former Orem High School star, recorded an interception, a pass breakup and […]

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BYU Men’s Basketball Standout Appears On Karl Malone Watch List

BYU Men’s Basketball Standout Appears On Karl Malone Watch List

PROVO, Utah-Thursday, BYU junior guard Fousseyni Traore was named to the Karl Malone Watch List, one of 20 collegians nationwide to make the cut. Traore averaged 12.9 points and 7.9 rebounds last season for the Cougars and averages 11.2 points and 8.2 rebounds throughout his career at BYU. Previous winners […]

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Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes shoots as Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Harrison Barnes scores 33, powers Kings past Jazz 130-114 in season opener

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Harrison Barnes scored 33 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 130-114 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 12 rebounds and De’Aaron Fox chipped in 18 points for the […]

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