https://lawlessrepublic.com/58-days-until-byu-football-washington-transfer-lt-paki-finau-no-58-could-be-byu-most-critical-playerLawless Republicen58 days until BYU football: Washington transfer LT Paki Finau (No. 58) could be BYU's most critical playerBYU,big 12,Washington,Bear Bachmeier,recruiting,byu cougars,Paki Finau,BYU football,LJ Martin2026-07-09T12:00:00Z2026-07-09T12:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2742,h_1542,x_709,y_1267/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/278/01kv5w17k3bz6z0nzpgx.jpgOak Hills right tackle Paki Finau poses for a photo with school counselors after signing a National Letter of Intent to continue playing football at the University of Washington during a ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.https://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-stars-bear-bachmeier-and-lj-martin-share-a-strong-backfield-bromanceLawless RepublicenBYU football stars Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin share a strong backfield bromanceBYU,LJ Martin,Bear,Kalani Sitake,Martin,Bear Bachmeier,football,BYU Football,Bachmeier2026-07-09T02:04:12Z2026-07-09T02:04:12Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3619,h_2035,x_0,y_48/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kx28x23gvzfk09arnh.jpgNov 15, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) hands the ball off to running back LJ Martin (4) to score a touchdown against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs during the fourth quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-quarterback-bear-bachmeier-has-intense-faith-in-his-receivers-despite-shakeupLawless RepublicenBYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier has intense faith in his receivers, despite shakeupCougars,big 12,Bear,Bear Bachmeier,BYU,Bachmeier,football,BYU Football2026-07-09T01:45:16Z2026-07-09T01:45:16Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3024,h_1701,x_0,y_567/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kx27d6xrwv164z6ses.jpgBYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier conducts an interview July 7 at Big 12 Football Media Days in Frisco, Texas.https://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-cb-evan-johnson-feels-his-confidence-has-been-driving-factor-in-his-growthLawless RepublicenBYU CB Evan Johnson feels his confidence has been the driving factor in his growthEvan Johnson,big 12,Cougars,BYU Football,BYU,football,Johnson,Wyoming,recruiting2026-07-09T01:19:40Z2026-07-09T01:19:40Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8084,h_4547,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kx25svc6bnzy0xpgs8.jpgJul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; BYU defensive back Evan Johnson speaks with a reporter during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-big-man-recruiting-shopping-list-is-beginning-to-clear-upLawless RepublicenBYU basketball's big man recruiting shopping list is beginning to clear uprecruiting,byu basketball,Cougars,BYU,basketball,ncaa,Kevin Young,Young,big 122026-07-09T00:16:03Z2026-07-09T00:16:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5081,h_2858,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kx22fwc9jjgfzfayj5.jpgFeb 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young reacts during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-signs-6-6-lithuanian-wing-to-round-out-kevin-young-benchLawless RepublicenBYU basketball signs 6'6" Lithuanian wing to round out Kevin Young's benchBYU,byu basketball,Kevin Young,basketball,Cougars,Young,big 12,AJ Dybantsa,Dybantsa,Wahlin2026-07-08T23:50:34Z2026-07-08T23:50:34Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4939,h_2778,x_0,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kx20vdjfde5etft6mb.jpgJan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/59-days-until-byu-football-siosiua-latu-finau-future-at-left-tackleLawless Republicen59 days until BYU football: Siosiua Latu-Finau (No. 59) could be BYU's future at left tackleBYU,Stanford,Arizona,byu cougars,BYU Football,Aaron Roderick,Siosiua Latu-Finau,Kelepi Latu-Finau2026-07-08T12:00:01Z2026-07-08T12:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_387/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/278/01kv5t5h2sn92w1310rw.jpgSep 10, 2022; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Blake Freeland (71) prepares to snap the ball in the second half against the Baylor Bears at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gabriel Mayberry-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/memoirs-byu-rivals-only-point-to-money-because-the-alternative-is-too-frighteningLawless RepublicenMemoirs: BYU's rivals only point to money because the alternative is too frighteningBYU,Cougars,basketball,Dybantsa,recruiting,AJ,byu athletics,AJ Dybantsa,Sitake,nba2026-07-08T02:48:06Z2026-07-08T02:48:06Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2061,h_1159,x_0,y_48/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwze3fv07c311b7wzf.jpgBYU's AJ Dybantsa, of Brockton, protects the ball from UConn's Jaylin Stewart during a game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.https://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-football-recruiting-round-up-sitake-secures-several-4-star-3-star-talents-wolfgramm-satuala-nabrotzky-higginsonLawless RepublicenBYU football recruiting round-up: Sitake secures several 4-star, 3-star talentsBYU Football,Sitake,big 12,Kalani Sitake,BYU,recruiting,Satuala,football,Cougars,Kalani2026-07-08T01:57:52Z2026-07-08T01:57:52Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2564,h_1442,x_0,y_29/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwzep2ehfqyawd9vd5.jpgSep 7, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sportshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/both-byu-and-notre-dame-hope-to-pursue-an-extended-rivalry-mutually-beneficialLawless RepublicenBoth BYU and Notre Dame hope to pursue an extended rivalry, mutually beneficialHoly War,big 12,Cougars,college football,BYU,Notre Dame,football,College Football Playoff2026-07-08T01:40:53Z2026-07-08T01:40:53Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3488,h_1962,x_0,y_34/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwzjztbxnt1ws1njzr.jpgOct. 20, 2012; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore (89) sacks BYU Cougars quarterback Riley Nelson (13) in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sportshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-star-running-back-lj-martin-doesnt-care-about-winning-preseason-awardsLawless RepublicenBYU star running back LJ Martin doesn't care about winning preseason awardsBYU,Martin,football,LJ Martin,big 12,Cougars,college football,Jamaal Williams,Cougar2026-07-08T00:37:45Z2026-07-08T00:37:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwzgz876r9sc5818m8.jpgBYU Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and BYU Cougars at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 22, 2025.https://lawlessrepublic.com/kalani-sitake-holds-great-confidence-in-byu-football-new-dc-kelly-poppingaLawless RepublicenKalani Sitake holds great confidence in BYU football's new DC, Kelly PoppingaBYU Football,BYU,Sitake,football,big 12,Kalani Sitake,Jay Hill,Hill,Cougars,Poppinga2026-07-08T00:08:44Z2026-07-08T00:08:44Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwzg0vrvbcejr9jgv5.jpgBYU Cougars football head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates after a defensive stop against Iowa State during the fourth quarter at Jack Trice Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.https://lawlessrepublic.com/three-star-brother-of-byu-safety-faletau-satuala-commits-to-kalani-sitake-programLawless RepublicenThree-star brother of BYU safety Faletau Satuala commits to Kalani Sitake's programFaletau Satuala,BYU Football,Sitake,BYU,Satuala,Kalani Sitake,football,utah,Kalani,big 122026-07-07T23:47:25Z2026-07-07T23:47:25Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5428,h_3053,x_0,y_147/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwzeke2r9rfgemdnt9.jpgDec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; BYU Cougars safety Faletau Satuala (11) celebrates during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/if-texas-tech-despises-big-12-this-much-bet-on-themselves-go-independentLawless RepublicenIf Texas Tech despises the Big 12 this much, why don't they bet on themselves and go independent? Tech,big 12,Texas Tech,BYU,Red Raiders,Brett Yormark,BYU football,Texas Tech football,Joey McGuire,Brendan Sorsby2026-07-07T22:32:10Z2026-07-07T22:32:10Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6612,h_3719,x_0,y_574/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwz1fdc8v16gs2jyqg.jpgNov 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire speaks to the media after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-dominance-in-2025-proves-high-school-star-ratings-almost-worthless-predicting-team-successLawless RepublicenBYU's dominance in 2025 proves high school "star ratings" can be almost worthless in predicting team successBYU,big 12,Kalani Sitake,Texas Tech,BYU football,recruiting,Bear Bachmeier,LJ Martin,Isaiah Glasker,Jack Kelly,Tanner Wall2026-07-07T22:27:10Z2026-07-07T22:27:10Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4487,h_2523,x_121,y_276/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwm8q9vfx0v564kym7.jpgDec 27, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates after beating Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Imageshttps://lawlessrepublic.com/byu-basketball-slighted-in-major-preseason-top-25-rankings-need-center-soonLawless RepublicenBYU basketball slighted in major preseason top-25 rankings, need a center soonnba,basketball,top 25,Espn,Cougars,BYU,byu basketball,byu cougars,big 122026-07-07T13:00:00Z2026-07-07T13:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3240,h_1822,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/278/01kwx0vkkvcywsyx304r.jpgFeb 14, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars head coach Kevin Young reacts during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images