https://lawlessrepublic.comhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/too-optimistic-tuesday-in-beating-notre-dame-byu-claimed-mantle-of-elite-national-powerhouse?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m58wyz58a8No. 8 BYU beat No. 2 Notre Dame with the eyes of the college football world watching. ESPN College GameDay was in Provo as BYU not only won a game, but solidified itself as a true national powerhouse. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-players-in-the-nfl-week-6-fred-warner-puka-nacua-shine-tyler-allgeier?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m58z30pm5pThere are 18 former BYU Cougars in the NFL. Here's the recap of how all of them performed in Week 6 including Puka Nacua and Fred Warner. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/game-notes-vs-notre-dame-frantic-details-from-byu-football-monumental-victory?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m59sw91zt5They did it. It happened. That was real. BYU hosted the second-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish in LaVell Edwards Stadium and did the unthinkable: won the football game. And I've got a lot to say about it. You watched the game, you rewatched the highlightTue, 20 Oct 2026 09:50:35 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-defense-came-through-in-huge-way-in-their-28-24-victory-over-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m587j1szzmThe Cougar defense battled hard and never quit, propelling BYU to upset Notre DameMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-bear-raid-offense-leads-them-to-victory-over-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m582n38xqaBehind one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, BYU upsets Notre DameMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/vampire-cougars-strike-again-in-thrilling-upset-home-win-against-no-2-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSGlen Guerrette01m56paavfm6Saturday night was the night BYU football proved they should be respected as playoff contenders and can hang with the big dogs. The energy surrounding this top-10 masterpiece of a contest built up all week from students camping out for ESPN College GamedaSun, 18 Oct 2026 23:29:46 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/prediction-byu-football-derailed-two-key-injuries-against-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m4xqd13z8eNo. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame in a massive game. But BYU will be without running back LJ Martin and right tackle Andrew Gentry. These two injuries will ultimately decide this game, and not in a good way for the Cougs. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/college-football-playoff-expansion-is-happening-great-for-big-12?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m50wdxvqd8BYU football has never reached the College Football Playoff. Not during the four-team era, when the Cougars were still an independent (or their first season as a member of the Big 12), and not during the 12 team era. Whether you believe they were snubbed,Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:55:06 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/my-formula-makes-surprising-prediction-for-byu-vs-notre-dame-game?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01m4xzhyejpfThis week marks a new era for the Higinbotham formula. And no, it's not because I'm tired of it saying that we're going to lose to Utah twice. It's because everThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/memoirs-byu-is-competing-more-notre-dame-adversary-college-football-playoff?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4ya9hcd6sI'm sure you've heard by now, but in case you haven't, the second-ranked team in the AP Top 25, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, are coming to LaVell Edwards Stadium this weekend for a dance with the eighth-ranked BYU Cougars. People are calling it the biggThu, 15 Oct 2026 00:46:23 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-players-in-the-nfl-week-5-puka-nacua-shows-once-again-why-most-productive-receiver-in-nfl-history?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m4pse0dcq7There are 18 former BYU Cougars in the NFL. Here's how each of them performed in Week 5, including Fred Warner, Puka Nacua, and Tyler Allgeier. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-cougars-sights-set-toughest-challenge-program-history-notre-dame-fighting-irish?utm_source=RSSGlen Guerrette01m4w5xkd5xcOne of the most highly anticipated games in college football is close upon us. By far, it will be the most important game of the season that will determine both No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU football’s true colors. The destiny of the Cougars’ CFP aspiraWed, 14 Oct 2026 04:32:49 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/talent-gap-between-byu-football-notre-dame-shockingly-wide-on-paper?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m4r877arazNo. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame in a massive Top 10 showdown. On paper, Notre Dame has a massive talent advantage over the Cougars. When the game kicks off, how much of that will matter? Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:12:31 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/too-optimistic-tuesday-byu-notre-dame-is-most-significant-game-in-program-history?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m4k0jv9q2zWhile the most important win for BYU's legacy was the 1984 national championship, the most significant game for its future is Saturday against Notre Dame. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/injured-running-back-may-return-byu-football-this-week-notre-dame-sione-moa?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4s7055r6kWhen news broke that BYU football would have to face 2nd-ranked Notre Dame without star running back and reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year LJ Martin, the chances of the Cougars' upset bid shrank substantially.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:54:29 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/how-to-watch-byu-vs-notre-dame-start-time-channel-everything-you-need?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4prxw1nqwIt's the big one. The first top-10 matchup in LaVell Edwards Stadium history. The game upon which College Football Playoff hopes could be made... or destroyed. BYU football hosts Notre Dame this Saturday, and I cannot overstate the importance of this matcMon, 12 Oct 2026 01:35:48 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/latest-ap-top-25-rankings-prove-the-big-12-is-disrupting-pro-sec-agenda?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4pn45zqqfAnother week, another edition of the AP Poll. And BYU football is standing firm at 8 despite some severe shakeup, with the number 1, 6, and 10 ranked teams from last week's top 25 losing. What a strange feeling to see the stretch-Y as a staple in the top-Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:38:34 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-post-game-offense-report-passing-attack-leads-way-in-win-over-isu?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m4kc59h9tgBYU’s offense had the tall task of adapting their offense to playing without star running back LJ Martin. Coming into this game, the Cougars had averaged 235.5 rushing yards per game and 179.7 passing yards per game, averaging a total of 415.2 yards of toSun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-footbal-postgame-defense-report-cougars-crush-iowa-state-cyclones-offense?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m4kcby3ffrBYU’s defense shut down an offense that was fresh off a red-hot performanceSun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-decision-not-add-proven-running-back-transfer-portal-cost-cougars-spot-cfp?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m4kasfxnycBYU entered 2026 with injury-prone running backs LJ Martin and Sione Moa followed by a trio of unproven guys. The decision to not add a running back in the transfer portal could cost the Cougs a shot at the CFP. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:11:16 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-kalani-sitake-im-begging-you-to-kick-the-field-goal?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4j9brbw28BYU football handled business at home against Iowa State, winning with a final score of 24-10 and advancing to 5-0 -- unblemished as they approach a top-10 matchup with Notre Dame next Saturday. I do not purport to be a football coach. I can't call plays.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/3-positives-and-3-paralyzing-negatives-from-byu-win-over-iowa-state?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4j65q0jf5Following up on an arduous win over TCU, BYU football approached this game against Iowa State with a lot to prove on the offensive side of the ball. And they didn't exactly silence the naysayers with a 24-point output against a 3-3 ISU side.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:52:38 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/5-star-prospect-aj-williams-sets-official-visit-byu-basketball?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4ezg8bdm4It's wild to remember that BYU basketball had never signed a 5-star-rated freshman recruit in their program's history prior to the Kevin Young signing. Since Young stepped down from his position as the highest-paid assistant in the NBA to oversee BYU hoopFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:23:24 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/why-every-byu-fan-big-12-should-favor-24-team-college-football-playoff?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m465ksya2gBYU and the Big 12 are frozen out of the 12-team CFP and fans should shout for a 24-team CFP model. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/prediction-no-8-byu-football-fate-aaron-roderick-against-iowa-state?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m4b6vth9a7After losing running back LJ Martin, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick will need to adapt No. 8 BYU's offense against Iowa State. Can he do it, and can the Cougs move to 5-0 on the season? Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/lj-martin-will-not-play-vs-notre-dame-to-miss-month-with-injury?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4cg9mwt0rThere are only four events in which it is acceptable for a man to cry: weddings, funerals, a trip to the Grand Canyon, and when news breaks that BYU senior running back LJ Martin will be out for a month while recovering from a lower-body injury. Take yourThu, 08 Oct 2026 01:35:39 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/egor-demin-is-priming-a-second-year-leap-with-brooklyn-nets?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m4ce9y1x1fHigh above the three-point arc, Brooklyn Nets sophomore and BYU basketball alum Egor Demin catches a chest-high pass from the block. Left foot, right foot planted, he loads his shooting hand beneath the basketball and directs his eyes to the rim. Before hThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:54:07 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/my-formula-predicts-rest-of-byu-games-and-other-games-in-week-6?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01m479fj7wr0BYU just got their first win in Fort Worth in 15 years (or 20 if you don't count their win over Tulsa in the 2011 Armed Forces Bowl). And yet, a lot of fans are reacting as if BYU needed a clock error and a hail mary to beat a MAC team. But I think this wWed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/which-byu-running-back-needs-step-up-lj-martin-absence-vs-iowa-state?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m49w093kndFrom the mouth of BYU football's offensive coordinator, Aaron Roderick, star running back LJ Martin will most likely not appear in the Cougars' Friday night clash with the Iowa State Cyclones. Martin's health is a major point of concern for the Cougars thWed, 07 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-storm-chases-with-dangerous-iowa-state-team-rolling-into-provo?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m477ygg3xyThe BYU Cougars are ranked 8th in the land with a perfect 4-0 record. It's the strongest position a BYU football team has been in for as long as I can remember. A member of a Power Four conference, coming off a runner-up season in the Big 12, and bringingTue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/too-optimistic-tuesday-byu-playoff-contender-with-elite-defense-bear-bachmeier-clutchness?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m43rmwb5pgIt's time for Too Optimistic Tuesday about BYU football. The No. 10 Cougars gutted out a tough win at TCU to move to 4-0 despite bad conditions and multiple injuries thanks to an elite defense and clutch QB in Bear Bachmeier. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-may-have-to-face-iowa-state-without-two-very-important-pieces?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m476cm7bdsIt's still unclear why BYU struggled so much against TCU this past weekend, but we may be in for another painful evening against Iowa State if injuries to All-American candidates LJ Martin and Isaiah Glasker played a part. Perhaps the stormy weather playeMon, 05 Oct 2026 23:50:58 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-players-in-nfl-week-4-puka-nacua-dominates-tyler-allgeier-scores-kyle-van-noy-defies-father-time?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m44sf99pdqHere’s this week's summary of former BYU Cougars in the NFL. Players are ranked based on their year-to-date performance. No. 1 - Fred Warner, LB, San Francisco Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:41:56 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-postgame-defense-report-cougar-defense-leads-way-in-the-win-over-tcu?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m445s9wbj7The defense stepped up to overcome bad weather and injuries to lead BYU to victoryMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-post-game-offense-report-winning-ugly-is-still-winning-for-byu-against-tcu?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m445jbat3vA rough win over TCU could prove to be very valuable to BYU in the long runMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/how-to-watch-byu-vs-iowa-state-start-time-channel-everything-you-need?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m44thgtykxBYU football is 4-0 through Week 5, and is currently ranked 8th in the country, depending on whether you observe the AP Top 25 (they're becoming less popular by the day, aren't they?). It doesn't feel real to see a BYU football team get the benefit of theMon, 05 Oct 2026 01:44:53 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/game-notes-vs-tcu-rain-blotted-pages-from-ugly-week-5-win-in-fort-worth?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m42atarkcxNo, we didn't have an especially fun time watching the Cougars snap their losing skid in Fort Worth, but a win is a win, and BYU football has opened the season with a 4-0 record for the third straight season. When you're positioning for a spot in the 12-tMon, 05 Oct 2026 00:54:51 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/recap-byu-football-grinds-17-10-win-over-tcu-on-drizzly-gloomy-evening?utm_source=RSSGlen Guerrette01m42h7nztwsWhen the season is all said and done, this could be the worst the offense will look all season. The fact that this was still a victory means No. 10 BYU football can take care of business in more ways than explosive plays. Similar to the weather all game iSun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/another-slow-start-turned-byu-vs-tcu-into-an-agonizing-battle-of-attrition?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m42atarrp9I did not have fun watching BYU win their first Lone Star-set game against TCU since 2007. Yes, it feels incredibly relieving to see the 17-10 final score favor the Cougars following the bye week. It feels twice as comforting to know that BYU can win in FSun, 04 Oct 2026 03:08:20 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-may-need-perfect-season-to-reach-college-football-playoff?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m3x0ppr3bgThe AP Poll is already making me nervous about BYU's chances of a spot in the College Football Playoff. Of course, the Cougars climbed up to the ninth spot in Week 3 -- an incredibly favorable position for a program that typically makes its first top-25 aSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/prediction-no-10-byu-is-poised-for-its-second-straight-win-over-tcu-but-teams-past-has-cougar-fans-nervous?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m3tf1r3my3TCU still makes BYU fans nervous given the Horned Frogs' recent dominance in the mini rivalry. But last year BYU dominated TCU, and here's why they may do the same this weekend. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/one-reason-why-byu-football-will-win-or-lose-against-tcu-this-weekend?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m3wx50zaytBYU football embraces the opportunity to be tested on the road. Beyond the fact that their fans travel exceptionally well -- slightly lessening the impact of the home crowd -- this is a team that believes they can win anywhere against anyone. A road win jFri, 02 Oct 2026 00:30:36 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/how-big-12-can-get-three-teams-into-this-year-12-team-college-football-playoffs?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m3vt9mrshwMany BYU and Big 12 fans are clamoring for an expanded 24-team College Football Playoffs. This is largely due to the fact that the Big 12 has effectively been relegated to a one-bid conference in the current 12-team CFP format. ESPN, the AP Poll, and the Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:44:09 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-lines-up-a-confusing-road-test-against-tcu-in-week-2?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m3tbt5gq1aAll it took was one bye week for people to forget about BYU football. The Cougars dropped one place in the latest AP Poll, from 9 to 10 (but the legitimacy of that system has been torn to shreds this year over the first four weeks). After becoming a clearThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/unbelievable-stat-about-byu-win-loss-record-when-lj-martin-rushes-for-at-least-77-yards?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m3nggwzpptThis stat is both incredible and true: BYU is 18-0 when LJ Martin rushes for at least 77 yards. Can the Cougars make it 19-0 this week against TCU? Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/my-formula-predicts-rest-of-byu-games-and-other-week-5-games?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01m3np99bh4qBYU's bye week is over. How are all you Coug fans doing? Did you survive? I was OK because as an Orem Tiger, I had the Orem-Timpview game to look forward to, anWed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/memoirs-from-mount-inching-closer-to-byu-football-point-of-no-return?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m3qv4qgeycBYU football is on the national radar, and it's ruining my life. For years, I thought this was all I'd ever wanted. A chance to watch my favorite football program contending with the very best programs from sea to shining sea. I hollered when BYU shed theWed, 30 Sep 2026 01:22:42 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/too-optimistic-tuesday-yes-espn-ap-poll-are-shamefully-biased-but-byu-will-crash-their-party?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m3mbcn83ymIn this week's Too Optimistic Tuesday column we bask in the glory that despite the corruption of the AP Poll and ESPN, the BYU Cougars are poised to make the College Football Playoffs. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:32:10 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-players-in-the-nfl-week-3-fred-warner-kyle-van-noy-put-up-legendary-performances?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m3j9j87j76BYU has 17 former players in the NFL. Here's how each of them performed in Week 3, including dominant performances by Fred Warner and Kyle Van Noy. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:42:28 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/why-it-actually-made-sense-for-big-12-to-give-byu-bye-week-in-week-4?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01m3apjykckfImagine you're at a restaurant, and you've waited hours for your food. Finally, the appetizers arrive, and they're delicious... and then you have to wait anotheMon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/how-to-watch-byu-vs-tcu-start-time-broadcast-information-odds-everything-you-need?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m3jgs8rdj3After a long, long bye week, we're finally looking down the barrel of more BYU football. And for the second straight game, they'll be on the road in a Fort Worth-set matchup against Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs. That's right, we're officially enteSun, 27 Sep 2026 23:34:47 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/bye-week-blues-reviewing-what-weve-learned-about-byu-football-through-3-games?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m3asvvfnv1We are officially through three weeks of the 2026 BYU football season, but now is not the time to pat yourself on the back. After all, what is the point of college football if you -- yes, you -- the fan, hasn't learned anything? As we approach a bye week Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/how-has-byu-football-performed-the-week-after-its-last-10-bye-weeks?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m3a0zh011rKalani Sitake and the No. 9 BYU Cougars have a bye this week before facing TCU next week. Let's look back on how the Cougars have performed coming out of their last 10 bye weeks. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:46:48 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/my-formula-predicts-rest-of-byu-football-games-other-games-in-week-4?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01m32w7hawz5It was BYU's first road game of the season. After a lengthy weather delay, they took the field against a G5 team wearing green. BYU scored a touchdown on the seWed, 23 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-explosive-stats-what-csu-game-revealed-about-field-goals-lack-sacks-dominant-o-line?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m3398yb4vcAlmost everything coming from the box score of BYU's romp over Colorado State was positive. This includes field goal kicking and eye-popping rushing stats, but there's one defensive stat that's still a big concern. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/record-watch-lj-martin-massive-day-at-csu-made-breaking-byu-rushing-record-possible?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m35rp4kc0aLJ Martin just passed Taysom Hill on BYU football's all-time rushing leaderboard thanks to a 176-yard outing against Colorado State in Week 3. In just over two quarters of play, LJ pushed near the 200-yard mark. That's an incredible feat for any running bWed, 23 Sep 2026 01:24:50 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/too-optimistic-tuesday-byu-starters-are-so-good-they-more-than-compensate-for-awful-second-string-outings?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m2yenjx4stWhile BYU's second string had an awful showing, what BYU fans should be optimistic about coming out of the Colorado State win is the starting unit is worthy of the CFP. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-post-game-defense-report-the-sky-is-the-limit-for-this-defense?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m2zpmpsq10BYU’s starters played great across the entire defense in their 41-23 win over Colorado State. The Cougars built a 38-7 lead before they put their second and third string in. It’s been a team effort for BYU. Established stars like Isaiah Glasker, Faletau SMon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-post-game-offense-report-cougars-lj-martin-run-over-rams?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m2zpfqwypgLJ Martin and the BYU rushing attack crushed the Colorado State RamsMon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-players-in-the-nfl-week-2-khyiris-tonga-emerges-as-a-two-way-star-among-18-former-cougars-in-the-pros?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m30yx9yvrjThere are 18 former BYU Cougars in the NFL. In Week 2 there weren't many huge performances, but Fred Warner, Tyler Allgeier, and Khyiris Tonga had solid outings. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:19:33 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-is-undeniable-in-cfp-conversation-thanks-to-latest-ap-top-25?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m30kkxentdBYU's struggle to maintain their massive lead against Colorado State was more frustrating than concerning. After putting the Rams at a 31-point disadvantage on their own home turf, BYU football had proved their point and were well on the way to a 3-0 recoMon, 21 Sep 2026 00:30:31 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/4-positives-1-glaring-negative-from-byu-football-road-win-over-colorado-state?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m2y9g789f5It was a mostly positive day for the 11th-ranked BYU Cougars, a team that entered Fort Collins, Colorado, handled a weather delay, and still managed to down the 2-0 Colorado State Rams while technically covering the spread in a 41-23 final.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/martin-and-glasker-show-fuels-byu-to-a-41-23-win-over-colorado-state?utm_source=RSSGlen Guerrette01m2ymkg344yThe weather in Fort Collins that forced a delay was a sign of things to come for BYU football. It brought the thunder with last season’s Big 12 player of the yeSun, 20 Sep 2026 06:07:42 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/why-im-actually-glad-that-byu-football-is-playing-g6-team-on-road?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01m2p36mf4vwEvery BYU football game is exciting, regardless of who they're playing, and this week's game at Colorado St is no exception. Still, of all the games on BYU's scFri, 18 Sep 2026 23:42:18 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/prediction-colorado-state-rams-wont-be-sacrificial-lambs-in-a-heated-rivalry-spanning-generations?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m2na9bk0jhBYU and Colorado State are old rivals. BYU will win this game behind LJ Martin and the running game, but it's going to be closer than BYU fans would like. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-explosive-stats-the-impressive-numbers-behind-byu-run-stuffing-cannon-devries-breakout-and-the-deep-ball?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m2e9b8cgtkThese explosive stats from BYU's impressive conference win over Arizona including stuffing the run, Cannon DeVries breakout season, and the deep ball connection between Bear Bachmeier and Legend Glasker. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:11:57 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/my-formula-predicts-rest-of-byu-football-games-and-other-games-in-week-3?utm_source=RSSSpencer Higinbotham01m2krzsw7hfWeek 2 is in the books. BYU is now 2-0 after a solid 28-17 win over Arizona. According to the unofficial Big 12 poll on Yahoo Sports, Arizona was picked to finiFri, 18 Sep 2026 05:09:26 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-looking-to-tame-colorado-state-rams-in-week-3?utm_source=RSSGlen Guerrette01m2m75274tsIt’s time to hit the road. No. 11 BYU football will play its second nonconference opponent, Colorado State, and first game away from Provo. It will look to go 1Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:07:58 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/opinion-byu-football-kalani-sitake-should-not-run-up-score-he-doesnt-need-to?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m2h7ghjhzyMuch has been said about Kalani Sitake's decision to kneel the football and run out the clock at the end of BYU football's Week 2 win over Arizona. The Cougars, after turning a halftime deficit into a second-half shutout, weathered Noah Fifita's offensiveWed, 16 Sep 2026 00:35:58 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-post-game-defense-report-cougars-have-had-wildcats-number?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m2hpmf30ckBYU battles but shuts down Arizona's defense in 28-17 win Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:42:45 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-post-game-offense-report-cougars-finish-strong-over-arizona?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m2hq1fzz8xBYU just did what they had to do to get their victory over ArizonaTue, 15 Sep 2026 22:39:56 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/too-optimistic-tuesday-kelly-poppinga-proved-he-can-oversee-a-byu-defense-worthy-of-college-football-playoffs?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m2e6465fesKelly Poppinga is BYU's new defensive coordinator after Jay Hill left for Michigan. In BYU's win over Arizona, Poppinga proved he's up to the task. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/how-to-watch-byu-vs-colorado-state-start-time-channel-game-information?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m2h7ghp7g5BYU football's 2026 season is beginning exactly according to plan. It's a program that approached week one as a contender for the Big 12 Conference championship, and after handling business against a hungry Arizona team -- a team that had their matchup agTue, 15 Sep 2026 00:54:45 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-players-in-the-nfl-week-1-fred-warner-makes-49ers-history-tyler-allgeier-finally-gets-fed?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m2e2zwn3z5Former BYU players dot NFL rosters. In Week 1 Fred Warner, Puka Nacua, Tyler Allgeier, and Zayne Anderson made noise while rookies Jack Kelly and Carsen Ryan made their NFL debuts. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:49:36 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/lessons-learned-from-byu-football-excellent-win-over-arizona?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m2en1b93pzArizona was the first major hurdle for BYU football to clear in 2026. It's a season that carries rare expectations for the Cougars behind a veteran roster, coaching staff, and winning pedigree. There's national buzz surrounding this team's chances to reacMon, 14 Sep 2026 01:02:29 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-dominates-second-half-against-arizona-to-extend-winning-streak?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m2bjbv25zmBYU football finished strong in its Big 12 Conference season opener against Arizona on Saturday, turning a 3-point halftime deficit into a controlling victory with a final score of 28-17. Don't take the scoreboard at face value (unless you're an AP voter,Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:05:56 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/prediction-byu-will-lose-to-arizona-if-they-cant-address-this-one-major-area-of-concern?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m1z8hbfgzjWhile BYU is predicted to beat Arizona at home this weekend, their Big 12 debut for the 2026 season could go off the rails if the Cougars front four can't get consistent pressure on Arizona quarterback Noah Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:05 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/kevin-young-byu-basketball-finally-gets-7-footer-petar-ostojic?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m26vfmqw0mBYU basketball is playing in a revolving door, and in one motion, they both lost and gained a center. Out of the picture is Jakub Urbaniak, a 6'9" Polish big whose eligibility remained in question after his years playing professionally in Europe. EnteringFri, 11 Sep 2026 01:17:51 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/arizona-head-coach-shrugs-off-the-impact-of-byu-football-home-field-advantage?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m1z57ym3z3The last time Brent Brennan faced BYU football in LaVell Edwards Stadium, his Arizona Wildcats were violently and forcefully shown the door in a 41-19 blowout victory. That was in 2024, when the Cougars were undefeated and the breakout stars of the Big 12Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:44:25 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/5-star-demarcus-henry-keeps-byu-basketball-in-his-top-5-cuts?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m248xrsba2BYU basketball has been in the habit of collecting five-star recruits in recent years, but that's hardly news to anyone at this point. So it shouldn't come as too great of a surprise to learn that Kevin Young's program made the cut for 5-star prospect DeMThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:29:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-explosive-stats-these-top-3-stats-from-utah-tech-game-point-to-promise-and-concern-for-the-cougars?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m1wyd5s35pThese key stats from BYU-Utah Tech reveal important truths about BYU's pass rush, Cannon DeVries as a returner, and Legend Glasker as a, well, legend. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:15:39 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/fantasy-football-projections-for-18-former-byu-cougars-in-nfl-and-who-will-wildly-exceed-them?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m1zdnvbffdBYU has 18 former players currently on NFL rosters. Let's see how they are projected to perform in fantasy football this year. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:10:35 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-cougars-are-about-to-face-their-first-big-12-test-in-week-2-against-arizona?utm_source=RSSGlen Guerrette01m1ztkc4hsbThe season is quickly heating up for BYU following a demolishing 63-7 victory against the inferior Utah Tech. Not only is it the Cougars’ first conference matchWed, 09 Sep 2026 01:01:45 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/too-optimistic-tuesday-legend-glasker-will-win-heisman-in-leading-byu-to-national-championship?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m1wvpzqejhToday we put on our blue-tinted googles and declare that Legend Glasker will win the Heisman Trophy and BYU will win the national championship after their convincing Week 1 win over Utah Tech. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-post-game-defense-report-poppinga-posse-pounces-on-trailblazers?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m1w1rafq6qThe Cougars defense crushed Utah Tech in their season openerTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:12:35 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-post-game-offense-report-cougs-ran-dang-ball-against-utah-tech?utm_source=RSSPhillip Riggs01m1wk59t8pkThe Cougars' running game looked strong in their opening win of the 2026 seasonTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:09:46 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/how-to-watch-byu-vs-arizona-start-time-channel-injury-report-and-game-info?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m1z3p2xpf4BYU football handled business against their FCS opener, Utah Tech, in a 63-7 final. As expected, BYU is 1-0 on the season, and Kalani Sitake's hearty crew of veteran talent looks to be clicking according to design.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:03:39 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/cougars-take-care-of-business-from-the-get-go-cruise-to-a-victory-over-utah-tech?utm_source=RSSGlen Guerrette01m1ts87ec9eAfter being fueled with a bunch of hype from a very busy offseason, BYU wasted no time to produce fireworks. The first play from scrimmage was an ill-advised crSun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/five-revelations-from-byu-football-season-opening-win-over-utah-tech?utm_source=RSSCalvin Barrett01m1tmdcrm8wWe hadn't seen BYU football take the field since December of 2025. In the span of a college football offseason, speculation becomes the nourishment of the fanatics. Predictions, observations, and reminiscing -- there's little else one can talk about when Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:49:58 +0000enhttps://lawlessrepublic.com/zero-days-until-byu-football-will-evan-johnson-be-second-byu-cb-taken-nfl-draft-since-1991?utm_source=RSSD.A. Sweat01m1hbrxe2gaEntering his final season in Provo, cornerback Evan Johnson has All-Big 12 potential this year followed by an NFL career after that. BYU isn't know for producing elite cornerbacks, but that's exactly what Evan Johnson is. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000en