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How social media reacted to BYU opening the season with a win over Ohio State

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BYU opens the season in the win column. Kevin Young’s Cougars are 1-0 in the new 2026-27 campaign after defeating Ohio State 94-83 Monday night at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City — and with plenty of national attention on the matchup. Social media was buzzing following BYU’s victory.

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