Author: Tyla-Ann Wright

Breaking news broke across College Football this morning as the College Football Playoff Committee announced the expansion to 12 teams beginning in 2024-2025. “We’re delighted to be moving forward,” said Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff. This comes after the news of the Rose Bowl signing off on it late last night. https://twitter.com/CFBPlayoff/status/1598347965143420931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1598347965143420931%7Ctwgr%5E6fb42a3d4e7769f8fe980f3ae15c37737ce8e64e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fkslsports.com%2F496024%2Fcollege-football-playoff-officially-expanding%2F This will put the first round on Saturday, December 21st, and games being held at the higher-seeded team’s stadium. This means more teams, more fan experiences, and more excitement for everyone involved. It will also help with players not wanting to opt-out of the…

BYU Bowl Game Projections BYU finished the regular season at 7-5 after playing another tough schedule and having a less-than-predicted season. The Cougars are awaiting their fate for which early bowl game they will play instead of a later season one after the potential they had. Preseason BYU Bowl Game Prediction BYU vs San Diego State in the Hawaii Bowl on December 24th This came after another 10-win season for the Cougars and with some key players staying another year. With some big matchups on their 2022 schedule like Arkansas, Oregon, and Notre Dame but with those losses they are…

Gridiron Heroics partners with Draft Scout to give each school’s Top 5 NFL Draft prospects in the Big 12. Welcome to a list of the BYU Top 5 NFL Draft prospects for 2023, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar — the NFL Draft. This year’s draft will be held in Kansas City, Mo. from April 27-29. Starting today? We take a look at the players who have now all either finished up their eligibility or have left early and declared for the Draft.…

BYU Defensive Coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki Steps Down after the defense struggled this past season. He announced on his Instagram earlier today after the Cougars took down the Cardinal last night. After seven years and for the first time since Kalani Sitake started at BYU he is looking for a defensive coordinator. Ilaisa Tuiaki Started in 2016 as DC when the coaching staff changed after Mendenhall left. This season he serves as DC and the defensive line coach. The game plan and calling the plays on Saturday lies with him. So far this season and other seasons he hasn’t produced a…

BYU beats Stanford to close out the 2022 and the Independence Era. The Cougars finish the regular season 7-5 and are headed to a Bowl game to be named later. With an almost complete game on the field for the Cougars and many players having season or career highs, it ended on a high note. With this win, BYU has now defeated every Pac-12 team at least once in program history. The Cougars put up five touchdowns and used Jaren Hall, Hinckley Ropati, Puka Nacua, and Isaac Rex put up two. Players with a Great Game Chris Brooks Brooks rushed…

BYU Injury Update BYU moves into Week 12 with some questions and more to come on who will play in this game as a starter for their position? BYU has some tough players out this week against Stanford. This week’s information comes from interviews from this week’s game preview from the Coaches. Offense The offense is going to be without several players on Saturday. Each of these has made an impact on the season and it will get harder for the offense to find their rhythm without them. Can this BYU injury update provide any hope that the offense can…

BYU Offensive Lineman Blake Freeland accepted his invite to the Reece’s Senior Bowl this morning. Freeland a three-year starter for the Cougars and consistent on the line is going to take his game to the Senior Bowl. Blake Freeland could leave this year but he could also return and play one more year. This may be a sign that he will not return to BYU next season. https://twitter.com/seniorbowl/status/1595446425290170368 Blake Freeland Blake Freeland from Herriman Utah a 6’8 junior and three year starter for the Cougars. Freeland has played in 42 games so far and started in 39 of those games.…

BYU vs Stanford BYU vs Stanford to finish out the regular season and the independence era. BYU is coming off a win over Utah Tech and looking to continue some late-season momentum. Stanford is coming off a loss against California. If BYU can beat the Cardinals it will make this their first win over them and have then beaten every Pac-12 team during independency. Game Information TV Channel: FS1 Time: 11 pm EST Location: Stanford Stadium Stanford, California Depth Chart What to Expect from the Cougars Jaren Hall is coming off another 400-yard game can he do it again and…

BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua is headed to the Reese’s Senior Bowl after another amazing season and a great career so far. Puka Nacua transferred to BYU last season and has been a great asset to the Cougar’s Offense and one of Jaren Hall’s favorite targets. Nacua could leave this season and go to the NFL he says that decision will come after the season and this bowl will be a great showing because of how many scouts will be there. https://twitter.com/seniorbowl/status/1594697731532066819 Puka Nacua Puka Nacua from Provo, Utah transferred from Washington in 2021 with his brother Samson to play…

BYU Beats Utah Tech for the sixth win of the season beating the Trailblazers 52-26. This makes them bowl-eligible for the 11th time in 12 seasons as an independent school. With only two more games to go before becoming Big 12 next season. The final ride for many players at Lavell Edwards Stadium ends on a high note and also gives a proper send-off to so many seniors. The Cougars put up seven touchdowns yesterday those who put those touchdowns on the board are; Terrence Fall, Jaren Hall, Chase Roberts, Isaac Rex, and Keanu Hill put up three himself just…