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“Really good team”: BYU could have its hands full in the opening game against giant-killer Southern Illinois


“Really good team”: BYU could have its hands full in the opening game against giant-killer Southern Illinois

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake watches from the sidelines during the Cougars’ Big 12 opener against Kansas. | BYU photo The BYU football team concluded its preseason training camp on Tuesday, took a break on Wednesday and turned its attention to Southern Illinois on Thursday. The Cougars host the Salukis of the Football Championship Subdivision […]

Kelly Poppinga says rookie Ephraim Asiata reminds him of San Francisco 49ers star Fred Warner and Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy


Kelly Poppinga says rookie Ephraim Asiata reminds him of San Francisco 49ers star Fred Warner and Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy

Provos • BYU defensive ends coach Kelly Poppinga has worked with some of the best defensive players in the country. When future NFL stars Fred Warner and Kyle Van Noy were freshmen in Provo, Poppinga was their outside linebackers coach. A decade later, Poppinga believes he has another player on her level. Freshman linebacker Ephraim […]

BYU Cougars look to strengthen their running game in their second Big 12 season


BYU Cougars look to strengthen their running game in their second Big 12 season

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU hasn’t been shy about using the transfer portal to look for running backs, but after finishing last in the Big 12 in rushing last season, the Cougars remained idle this time around. They have chosen to build their team around LJ Martin, Miles Davis and Hinckley Ropati in hopes of […]