PROVO, Utah-Tuesday, BYU football will host its ninth annual football media day at the BYU Broadcasting building ahead of the 2019 campaign for the Cougars and the 150th anniversary of college football. This session will feature interviews with all BYU coaches, dozens of players and other special guests. Additionally, noted […]
PROVO, Utah-Tuesday, former BYU quarterback Riley Nelson was added as the newest member of the Nu Skin BYU Sports Network radio team for football broadcasts. Nelson takes the baton from former analyst Marc Lyons who retired in 2018 after 38 years in the broadcast booth. Greg Wrubell returns for his […]
PROVO, Utah-Monday, BYU football confirmed the long-anticipated addition of former South Carolina tailback Ty’Son Williams to the program. Williams is a 6-foot 219-pound graduate transfer out of Sumter, S.C. Williams graduated from the University of South Carolina in December 2018 and will have one year of eligibility left to play […]
PROVO, Utah-Friday, ten former BYU football players showcased their skills before the gaze of NFL, CFL and AAF personnel at the Cougars’ annual Pro Day. Those who participated included defensive lineman Corbin Kaufusi, linebacker Sione Takitaki, defensive end Michael Shelton, quarterback Tanner Mangum, running back Squally Canada, running back Matt […]
PROVO, Utah-Thursday, BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake announced the hiring of Eric Mateos as the Cougars’ new offensive line coach. Mateos comes to Provo after spending two seasons in the Sun Belt Conference at Texas State as the Bobcats’ offensive line coach. Prior to this, Mateos was at LSU […]
PROVO, Utah-Wednesday, BYU football released its 2019 schedule which features three match-ups against 2018 Top 25 teams, trips to both coasts and what is considered one of the best home schedules in program history. The Cougars will start at home August 29 at LaVell Edwards Stadium against bitter rival Utah. […]
PROVO, Utah-Monday, news broke that former BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum was invited to play in the 2019 Tropical Bowl FBS All-American game Sunday January 13 at Daytona Stadium of Daytona Beach, Fla. at 8:00 am MST Mangum will be part of the “American” team coached by Todd Littlejohn, who was […]
PROVO, Utah-Monday, BYU center James Empey was named to the 2018 Football Writers Association of America freshman All-American team. The panel voting on Empey’s inclusion consists of nationally-prominent college football experts representing each of the FBS football conferences as well as independent schools. Both true and redshirt freshmen were considered […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio-Wednesday, BYU sophomore-to-be quarterback Zach Wilson was selected by the Touchdown Club of Columbus as one of eight quarterbacks to watch on the organization’s list of 2019 players to watch. Wilson finished his freshman season by completing all 18 of his pass attempts in a 49-18 win over Western […]
PROVO, Utah-Wednesday, college football programs across the country commenced the early signing of football recruits for the 2019 season, including BYU, Southern Utah, Utah State, Weber State and Utah State. The Cougars announced 14 signees from five states, including quarterback Jacob Conover, an ESPN Top 300 recruit and one of […]
