• Home

  • About

  • BYU Cougars News

  • BYU Football

  • BYU Basketball

  • BYU Recruiting

  • Fansided NCAA Sites

Follow Us

  • Share on X
Lawless Republic
  • Home
  • About
  • BYU Cougars News
  • BYU Football
  • BYU Basketball
  • BYU Recruiting
  • Fansided NCAA Sites
  • Share on X
Fansided

More Articles

Read More


AP Poll begrudgingly lets BYU into the top 25 rankings

If you've already taken a gander at the most recent release of the AP top 25 rankings, you likely released a sigh of relief upon seeing royal blue finally make an appearance. Tucked away in the corner of the graphic, there sits BYU. Firmly at the bottom o
Calvin Barrett|Sep 22, 2025

The Flywheel Effect: BYU football's success landed a Top 20 recruiting class, which will breed even more success

BYU football has a Top 20 recruiting class in 2026. The flywheel effect of winning, leading to more talent, leading to increased NIL, leading to more talent, etc. is spinning right now in Provo.
D.A. Sweat|Sep 21, 2025

Defense steers the ship as Cougars control the Pirates 34 to 13

It was the first road test for BYU and their true freshman quarterback, Bear Bachmeier, but the Cougars handled business at East Carolina to remain unbeaten. If you were tuned into week two's battle with Stanford, you'd find much of the same to say about
Calvin Barrett|Sep 21, 2025

LDS quarterback filled in at Texas Tech, and dominated Utah down the stretch

Before this game, few even knew the name of the Red Raiders' backup quarterback, but Will Hammond, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a regular at BYU and Utah football camps growing up, had his day in the sun against the
Calvin Barrett|Sep 20, 2025

BYU at East Carolina prediction: The Cougars fall victim to the "Appalachian Curse" with a tough loss in Greenville

BYU goes on the road to ECU for a tough matchup. Many signs point to an ECU victory, including experienced quarterback play and BYU's Appalachian Curse.
D.A. Sweat|Sep 19, 2025

This one stat may put BYU football on upset watch against East Carolina

This week four matchup against East Carolina presents plenty of cause for concern for BYU football. Truthfully, as the season began, this week's meeting with the Pirates felt like a comfortable introduction to non-LaVell Edwards Stadium backdropped footba
Calvin Barrett|Sep 18, 2025

Preview: BYU travels to ECU seeking revenge after two-straight losses to the Pirates

While BYU is a heavy favorite this week at ECU, the recent history between these teams and the "Appalachian Curse" could make this a tough contest for the Cougars.
D.A. Sweat|Sep 18, 2025

BYU commit 4-star Chamberlain Burgess is back from his mission and listed on Snow College's roster

Chamberlain Burgess, a four-star local talent out of Orem High School and commit to Kevin Young's BYU basketball program, is listed on another basketball roster. On Snow College's official team roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season, Burgess is officially
Calvin Barrett|Sep 18, 2025

College basketball analyst posts BYU's Marriott Center among the best in the nation

Anyone who's been to a BYU basketball game in the past decade and a half could tell you that the home floor of the Marriott Center is borderline unfair when it comes to providing an advantage to the defending Cougs. From the Mountain West, to the Big 12,
Calvin Barrett|Sep 18, 2025

Bad Breaks: BYU players in the NFL are dealing with a distressing number of injuries right now

The joy of watching former BYU players in the NFL has been tempered this season after a slew of former Cougars have been injured this year.
D.A. Sweat|Sep 17, 2025

BYU Football opponent info: Cougars head to East Carolina for first road test

BYU Football is 2-0. They beat Stanford 27-3 at home and now face a road game at East Carolina. The last time the two teams faced each other was in 2022, and the Pirates hit a game-winning field goal in Provo to defeat the Cougars 27-24.
Jake Olsen|Sep 17, 2025

Too Optimistic Tuesday: The ongoing AP Poll snub is going to light a fire under the disrespected BYU Cougars

Despite being ranked No. 13 last year and sitting at 2-0 this season, BYU continues to be unranked by the AP Poll. That level of disrespect is questionable, but it could fuel the Cougars in the short term.
D.A. Sweat|Sep 16, 2025

Former BYU star linebacker Sione Takitaki has signed with the Minnesota Vikings

Former BYU great Sione Takitaki signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad and could have a path to making the 53-man roster.
D.A. Sweat|Sep 16, 2025

How to watch BYU vs East Carolina: start time, channel, odds, everything you need

Yes, your prayers have been answered: BYU will play football this weekend. Celebrate according to your own customs. This Saturday, the Cougars will clash with the Pirates of ECU for the first game of the season not to be played under the shadow of the Was
Calvin Barrett|Sep 16, 2025

The AP Poll is broken: here's how we can fix it in three easy steps

The AP Poll has been the authoritative omnipotent voice from the heavens tasked to declare the best and most formidable squads across all of college football. It began in the 1930s and has survived all to way to 2025 despite BCS rankings and the College F
Calvin Barrett|Sep 15, 2025

BYU Players in the NFL - Fred Warner, Puka Nacua, and Tyler Allgeier dominate while Kyle Van Noy is hurt in Week 2

Former BYU players Fred Warner, Puka Nacua, and Tyler Allgeier shined in NFL Week 2. But on the down side, Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury adding to a shockingly long list of injured former Cougars.
D.A. Sweat|Sep 15, 2025

ESPN names Kalani Sitake one of the top candidates to replace DeShawn Foster at UCLA

Kalani Sitake may be one of UCLA's top targets to take control of the Bruins' bafflingly horrible football program, according to a recent ESPN article.
Calvin Barrett|Sep 15, 2025

Big 12 panic meter: these teams can taste disaster after week 3

We're three weeks into the college football season, and this year has already provided numerous reminders that preseason rankings are worth about as much as crumbs at the bottom of a Doritos bag. Are you truly satisfied? Really? Texas Tech, Utah, BYU, TCU
Calvin Barrett|Sep 15, 2025

Bear Bachmeier progress report: How is the freshman QB looking after Stanford?

BYU Football has completed two weeks of football, and the offense has been led by true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier. Bear has led the Cougars to a 2-0 st
Jake Olsen|Sep 13, 2025

3 games BYU football fans should watch during the bye week

Tragedy. Devastation. Our kingdom is left without a ruler this third week of the college football season, and it's all to be blamed on the bye week. BYE ironically means no BYU on Saturday. You are welcome to mourn in any fashion with which you are accust
Calvin Barrett|Sep 12, 2025
PreviousNext
Fansided
  • About
  • Openings
  • Contact
  • Our 300+ Sites
  • FanSided Daily
  • Pitch a Story
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Policy
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Accessibility Statement
  • A-Z Index

© 2026 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.