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Series: Iowa State leads, 5-1
The trends For BYU: The Cougars are 4-0 for the third straight year, returning home to Provo after nearly a month.
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BYU's passing attack struggled to find any sort of rhythm last weekend, as Bear Bachmeier threw for just 62 yards amid a Texas misting.
The offseason’s dream scenario of No. 8 BYU and No. 3 Notre Dame meeting on Oct. 17 in Provo as a pair of unbeaten teams is one game away from becoming a reality. MDT, ESPN). Anticipated wins by both teams will set the stage for what may be the biggest college football game in Utah history.
BYU Sports Nation provides in-depth play analysis, athlete interviews, and commentary regarding BYU Athletics. The program features various segments including previews for upcoming matchups and historical reviews of past football seasons.
BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young announced staff promotions for Brandon Dunson and Jordan Brady on Oct. 5, 2026. The changes come ahead of the 2026-27 season, following a period of significant program success.
Brigham Young University homecoming festivities are underway in preparation for the Cougars football game against Iowa State. Events include an opening ceremony and various campus activities scheduled through Friday.
BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young has announced staff promotions for Brandon Dunson and Jordan Brady ahead of the 2026-27 season. The promotions involve Dunson moving to an associate head coach role and Brady adding assistant coach to his duties.
BYU rose to No. 8 in the AP Poll following a 17-10 victory over TCU. In a report published October 5, Trevor Matich discussed the win, injury concerns, and the upcoming matchup against Iowa State.
Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby is expected to remain in office through the end of the year despite facing felony charges in connection with the Kouri Richins murder case. The specific allegations against both men remain unclear because portions of the indictments have been redacted.
Cedar Breaks National Monument will conclude its 2026 summer operations in October as the monument transitions to winter operations. The Visitor Center, Human History Museum, and Zion Forever Project Park Store are scheduled to have their final day of operation on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Kaysville City Council unanimously canceled the city’s previously authorized special bond election Wednesday, Oct. Despite the cancellation, the fire station bond question will still appear on the November 2026 ballot because ballots have already been printed and mailing has begun.
Published October 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM MDT Set KUER as preferred source National Weather Service The weather hazards outlook issued by the National Weather Service, Oct. 8, 2026, calls for high winds and heavy rain in Arizona, Utah and parts of the West.
Wildlife biologists have found invasive zebra mussels on the Utah side of the Colorado River and are working to prevent further spread. To keep the species from spreading, state officials say all Utah river users must clean, drain and dry their vessels after coming out of the water.
The warning comes after four Utahns died of overdoses linked to illegal chemical compounds. The warning comes after four Utahns died of overdoses linked to “high-potency, illegal chemical compounds” found in the products, according to a news release from Utah’s Department of Health, Poison Control Center and Department of Agriculture and Food.