BYU COUGARS NEWS

Big 12 talking expansion again, and BYU belongs at the top of the list The Big 12, left out by the Power 5, is considering expansion again. Two schools would be ideal to start.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Big 12 seriously considering BYU for expansion The Big 12’s only option is to expand its own conference over the next half decade. According to a report, BYU is being heavily considered.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Big 12 seriously discussing BYU as expansion option: Sources BYU boasts an 81-48 record in football over the last decade, a winning percentage that would rank the program third-best among Big 12 progra...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eye on the Y: From piano ivory to Marvel's Iron Man, here's what I learned about BYU quarterback Jaren Hall Jaren Hall is BYU's starting quarterback. But how well do you know him?

AUGUST 27, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Planning on attending a BYU Football game this fall? Here's what you need to know. With changing mandates, here's what you need to know if you plan to attend a game at LaVell Edwards Stadium this fall.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Bet Accordingly: Arizona Plans To Rotate QBs Against BYU Arizona football failed to win even a single game last year, and now they’ve failed to name a starting quarterback. New head coach Jedd Fisc...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

How BYU QB Steve Sarkisian wrecked Texas A&M's Wrecking Crew for 6 touchdowns 25 years ago Steve Sarkisan is in his first season at Texas, but some lessons learned at BYU, and in the 1996 Pigskin Classic, show up now in Austin.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jaren Hall's parents taught him 3 key lessons about sports — and life. Here's what they are Kalin and Hollie Hall were consistent in their messaging to their son Jaren, who was named BYU’s starting quarterback.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • DESERET.COM

BYU football: Here's why coach Kalani Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick tabbed Jaren Hall to be the Cougars' opening day starter at quarterback BYU football: Teammates will rally behind Jaren Hall, tabbed Wednesday to start in the opener vs. Arizona in Las Vegas.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • DESERET.COM

BYU football: What could Jaren Hall's season look like? With fall camp winding down, Kalani Sitake is preparing for trip to Las Vegas.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • DESERET.COM

5 Pac-12 teams still haven't named starters at QB

A handful of Pac-12 teams have yet to name a starting quarterback with their season openers looming

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gordon Monson: What does the Pac-12′s new alliance mean? Is Utah football sitting pretty? Is BYU floating up a creek without a paddle? The Pac-12's Alliance with the Big Ten and ACC seems tenuous, but could have implications for BYU and others.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

BYU football is preparing to face two quarterbacks, while the Cougars aim to name their own starter Wednesday With the season opener less than two weeks away, Arizona named its quarterback co-starters on Tuesday. BYU will make their announcement Wedn...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Jacob Conover - Will be QB3 to start season Conover will be the third quarterback on the depth chart to begin the season, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact It was Jaren Hall that emerged as the starter in camp with Baylor Romney right behind him. Conover has the least playing experience of the three, so it makes sense that he would be QB3 to start the season.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor Romney - Backup to begin season Romney will be the backup quarterback to begin the 2021 season, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Jaren Hall won the quarterback competition and Romney will be ahead of Jacob Conover. Romney has played in nine games over the previous two seasons. If Hall struggles then the coaching staff may look at getting Romney some reps.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Hall - Named starter to open season Hall has been named the starting quarterback for Week 1, KSL Sports reports.

Impact Hall was the frontrunner for the job throughout camp and it was no surprise to see him officially be named QB1 for the Sept. 4 matchup against Arizona. Baylor Romney will be the backup, while Jacob Conover if QB3 for the time being. Hall is coming back from a hip injury that did not allow him to compete for the starting job in 2020.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Cosper - Out for 2021 season Cosper had surgery for an undisclosed injury and will miss the 2021 season, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact It's unclear the nature of the surgery, but clearly it was for a pretty serious issue. It's unfortunate because Cosper had been impressing during camp prior to suffering the injury. He will shift his focus to the 2022 campaign.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

BYU football: Here's what the Cougars' defense needs to do to get better in 2021 BYU football: Why the first three games will determine whether Cougars have a stout defense in 2021, or not.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Dallin Holker - Rejoins BYU Holker has rejoined BYU's football program and is expected to contribute this season, Norma Gonzalez of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact The 21-year-old was away on mission for the last two years but returned to Provo at the beginning of 2021. Holker is expected to have a role, though Isaac Rex is the star of BYU's tight end group.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neil Pau'u - Impressing in camp Pau'u has arguably been the team's best receiver in camp so far, KSL Sports reports.

Impact Pau'u turned in a solid season as a sophomore. He has been able to shine while Samson Nacua and Puka Nacua battle minor injuries. Pau'u should start Week 1 against Arizona.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Samson Nacua - Expected to be ready for opener Nacua (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for the season opener on Sept. 4 against Arizona, SI.com reports.

Impact Samson Nacua and his bother Puka have both been limited in camp due to undisclosed injuries. Neither sounds serious and both should feature as dependable receiving options this season. Samson comes by way of Utah, while Puka transferred after a stop at Washington.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puka Nacua - Limited in camp Nacua (undisclosed) has been limited in camp, but remains on track to suit up for the opener on Sept. 4 against Arizona, SI.com reports.

Impact The Nacua brothers have both been battling injuries in camp, but neither sounds too serious. The receiving rotation isn't clear yet, but the Nacua brothers have both proven they can make big plays when healthy.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Easy as QBs1-2-3: BYU auditions trio to step in for Wilson

The BYU Cougars are auditioning quarterbacks to replace Zach Wilson

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BYU football: Why this talented defender is switching positions How Cougars coach Kalani Sitake is doing the most with ’tweeners’ like Pepe Tanuvasa

AUGUST 20, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Eye on the Y: What Dax Milne's coach is saying about the former BYU wide receiver Take your pick. With so many former BYU players in the NFL, fans will be able to watch at least one Cougar nearly each day of the week.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM