By the metrics, BYU's defense was better than BYU's offense at the beginning of Kalani Sitake's tenure. The 2016 team featured future NFL defenders like Fred Warner, Sione Takitaki, Harvey Langi ...

BYU’s defensive strategy of platooning players on and off the field certainly had plenty of detractors but it’s not hard to understand the concept behind it. The Cougars hoped that by keeping ...

In the process, BYU’s defense kept SMU from scoring any touchdowns at all. The Cougars were chaos. Defensive coordinator Jay Hill might be just a little over a week removed from suffering a ...

Provo • Things are changing this week, supposedly. The details have been sparse regarding what exactly BYU’s defense and coaching staff will look like against Liberty. But there have been ...

Game strategy, execution. BYU’s path to victory hinges on a strategic game plan that leverages its strengths while capitalizing on Colorado’s potential weaknesses. BYU’s defense, ranked No ...

BYU's defense is 58th in the country in down-to-down success rate, but 16th in expected points added per play (EPA). In layman’s terms, BYU is ok giving up small chunks in favor of forcing the ...

BYU senior quarterback Jake Retzlaff smiles after a good play during a spring camp practice at the indoor practice facility in Provo on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

PROVO, Utah – The BYU defense forced seven punts and two turnovers Friday afternoon as BYU football held its annual spring scrimmage on at LaVell Edwards Stadium. After both sides of the ball warmed ...

BYU’s debut season in the Big 12 taught Kalani Sitake that he needed to change his ways. The Cougars defense gave up too many yards and too many points, and as a result, they suffered too many ...

BYU's defense ranked in the top 35 in both 2016 and 2018 when they ranked in the top 35 in returning production. Performance dropped off slightly in 2017 and 2019 when the Cougars returned less ...

BYU's defense is 58th in the country in down-to-down success rate, ... That strategy has proven effective as BYU ranks third nationally in takeaways per game.