Dave McCann

BYU and Dixie State compete in a game May 10, 2022, at Miller Park in Provo. BYU hosts Loyola Marymount this week for a three-game set, with conference tournament seedings on the line.

LMU baseball coach reflects on last visit to Provo — the week sports stopped

The Lions and Cougars were preparing for a three-game series in Provo in 2020 when the opener was abruptly canceled. Turned out the rest of the games that spring would be too.

By Dave McCann

BYU Football

Just when Tom Holmoe thought he was done fishing, Tennessee wiggled off the hook

With Tennessee no longer on the 2023 football slate, the BYU AD is looking for an opponent, a task he became adept at during BYU’s independent era.

By Dave McCann

BYU’s Marissa Chavez fields a ground ball during game against Iowa State in Provo on Saturday, March 26, 2022. BYU won 11-7.

BYU Cougars

Commentary: NCAA snub the last straw as BYU prepares to join league made of bricks

Despite riding a 17-game win streak and being co-champs of the WCC conference, BYU softball team left on the outside looking in at NCAA Tournament.

By Dave McCann

BYU’s Jamaal Williams, center, fights for yardage as Utah State’s McKade Brady attempts to bring him down Oct. 5, 2012.

College Football

The collateral damage of BYU’s move to the Big 12

BYU and Utah State announced this week that four future games between the two football programs would be cancelled as a result of the Cougars joining the Big 12 in 2023.

By Dave McCann

Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Samson Nacua celebrates a touchdown catch.

NFL

Samson Nacua’s football odyssey has been an adventure, and the NFL chapter begins this week

After turning heads on BYU’s pro day but going undrafted, the Colts inked Nacua to a free agent deal; minicamp begins Thursday.

By Dave McCann

BYU quarterback Ty Detmer scrambles during 1991 Holiday Bowl against No. 7 Iowa in San Diego.

BYU Football

Ty Detmer’s season in the shadow

After winning the Heisman Trophy in 1990, what would Detmer and the Cougars do for an encore? There were tough times, sweet wins and another conference title.

By Dave McCann

BYU Football

Can Chris Brooks follow Tyler Allgeier, Jamaal Williams to the NFL? Time will tell

The Cougars have a history of luring talented backs from California to Provo. Will the grad transfer from Cal enjoy similar success?

By Dave McCann

BYU’s Curtis Brown runs by Notre Dame’s Chinedum Ndukwe during game in South Bend, Indiana, Oct. 22, 2005.

BYU Football

Commentary: Was Notre Dame ever really BYU’s friend?

When the two programs announced plans for a six-game series, it came at an important time for BYU. Too bad not all those games were played.

By Dave McCann