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3 takeaways from BYU's exhibition win over Nebraska

By Deseret News · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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BYU basketball is officially back in action. The Cougars opened Year 3 of the Kevin Young era with a Friday exhibition against a reigning Sweet 16 squad in Nebraska, defeating the Cornuskers 72-61 at the Marriott Center. BYU will play another exhibition at UNLV on Oct.

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