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It ended the way so much of Saturday felt for BYU: inches short, with a chance still in reach, and a drive that would not quite finish. Bear Bachmeier's fourth-down pass to Walker Lyons fell incomplete at the UCF 4-yard line in the second overtime, and unranked UCF held on for a 39-31 win over No. 2 BYU at Acrisure Bounce House.
BYU junior Robert Wright III has been named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's preseason watch list for the 2027 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award. The 6-foot-1 guard is one of three players from the Big 12 included on the 20-player preseason list.
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham is managing an uncertain quarterback situation heading into a matchup against #8 BYU. The decision involves choosing between veteran Mikey Keene and freshman Jake Fette.
Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham addressed the media on Monday, Oct. 26, regarding the Sun Devils' upcoming matchup against No. 8 BYU. Dillingham discussed quarterback uncertainty, the challenges of playing in Provo, and the defensive and offensive strategies required for the contest.
BYU's Robert Wright III has been named to the Naismith Starting 5 – Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List, according to a October 26 report. The junior is one of three players from the Big 12 included on the list.
Enoah Gomez, a fourth grader at Timpanogos Elementary, has been named the Provo City School District's October Student of the Month for his helpful actions on the playground.
As of 6:14 PM MT Oct 26, KSL reported: A massive rockfall near Bridal Veil Falls closed part of the Provo Canyon Trail. Boulders the size of cars narrowly missed visitors Nov. 1, damaging the trail. Officials expect the trail to reopen in late spring or early summer next year.
ESPN and the University of Utah issued statements on Monday following frustrations expressed by Pat McAfee regarding his weekend experience during ESPN's College GameDay visit. The university apologized for social media content that created a perception of McAfee being unwelcome on campus.
Matthew Todd Hernandez, 67, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was a resident of Sunnyside, Utah, and was known for his business pursuits and interest in prospecting.
The number 6 ranked Utah football team is scheduled to travel to Cincinnati, Ohio, to face the Bearcats on Saturday, Oct. 31. The matchup at Nippert Stadium is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Cincinnati will host No. 6 Utah at Historic Nippert Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31. The matchup comes following Cincinnati's recent victory over No. 8 Texas Tech.
University of Utah head football coach Morgan Scalley addressed the media during a weekly press conference held Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center. Scalley discussed the team's recent performance and upcoming matchups, including a scheduled game against Cincinnati on Halloween.
It was an uncomfortable Saturday morning for ESPN personality Pat McAfee, the "College GameDay" analyst said Monday on his self-titled daily show. Explaining his experience over the weekend, McAfee said he "did not enjoy the University of Utah."