@drewjay

BYU football beat writer and general assignment/commentary sportswriter for the Deseret News and https://xitter.cf/t.co/c7nLkb6RSd. Email is [email protected].

 Salt Lake City, Utah
Joined September 2008
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Analysis: Wild and crazy ending aside, No. 2 BYU was outplayed by middling UCF in loss Story by @drewjay deseret.com/sports/2026/10/2…

Analysis: Wild and crazy ending aside, No. 2 BYU was outplayed by middling UCF in loss

A cavalcade of uncharacteristic mistakes and UCF’s grit and determination ruined BYU’s perfect season Saturday in soggy Orlando

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Uh, about that roughing the kicker call… I dunno. Actually, I do know. Awful call. Big 12 about to issue another apology
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Sources: UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III will not start again for UCF against No. 2 BYU in Orlando on Saturday. He’s still recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered at Pitt on Sept. 12. UCF is expected to start Keyone Jenkins for fifth-straight game.
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sorry for your loss man 🙏🏾
Shawn-Paul@shawnpmuthOct 14
My dad passed on Saturday. I dragged myself to the wizards event even when it was hard to function. @AJ_Dybantsa was only signing one name the lady said. I told him about my father passing and the Paul in my name was his legacy. He signed the full thing. Thank you!
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@AP_Top25Oct 18
Not a single team stayed put in this week’s AP Top 25. Miami is No. 1 for the first time since 2002 and BYU climbs to No. 2 after a historic weekend of upsets. See where your team landed: apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-col…
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No. 2 for BYU in the AP Top 25 #GoCougs @YsGuysLive
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Replying to @byuROC
@byuROC has been camping out for DAYS! Had to show some love to the best student section in the country. 💙🍕 Huge shoutout to Slackwater Riverwoods for helping me take care of the crew! Appreciate y’all more than you know! 🤙
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Kalani Sitake faced Notre Dame 32 years ago today — as a freshman fullback for BYU Story by @drewjay deseret.com/sports/2026/10/1…

Kalani Sitake faced Notre Dame 32 years ago today — as a freshman fullback for BYU

Cougars’ head coach also went against Fighting Irish as an assistant at Utah in 2010 and at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in 2022

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A BYU legend will be handling the guest picker duties for “College GameDay” this weekend in Provo. | By @jackson5payne
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BYU’s other injured running back ‘has a chance’ to play against Notre Dame Story by @drewjay deseret.com/sports/2026/10/1…

BYU sophomore running back Sione Moa cleared to play, could get some carries against Notre Dame

Injured sophomore running back Sione Moa could see action for the first time since the opener when No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday

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Here’s where ‘College GameDay’ will be held on BYU campus Story by @jackson5payne deseret.com/sports/2026/10/1…

Here’s where ‘College GameDay’ will be held on BYU campus

ESPN will broadcast “GameDay” from the lawn at Heritage Halls on BYU campus, the network revealed Tuesday night.

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BBear Bachmeier is Catholic, but Notre Dame wasn’t his favorite team growing up Story by @drewjay deseret.com/sports/2026/10/1…

Because his brother, Hank, played for Boise State and he liked the Broncos’ blue turf, BYU QB Bear...

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier is Catholic and grew up cheering for a particular team, but it wasn't BYU or Notre Dame

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‘Sense of urgency ramps up’: BYU eager for the opportunity that lies before it as No. 2 Notre Dame visits Story by @drewjay deseret.com/sports/2026/10/1…

BYU not afraid of No. 2 Notre Dame, but not afraid to admit Saturday’s game is not just another...

BYU coach Kalani Sitake and several players acknowledged Monday that No. 2 Notre Dame’s visit this weekend is not just another football game.

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“We got a big game coming up next week, and obviously, it is good to have it here in Provo,” Kalani Sitake said. | By @drewjay
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ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ is headed to Provo for BYU-Notre Dame Story by @jackson5payne deseret.com/sports/2026/10/1…

ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ is headed to Provo for BYU-Notre Dame

For the first time in 17 years, ESPN is bringing “College GameDay” back to Provo.

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The Legend grows; Bachmeier's 75-yard touchdown toss to Glasker on third-and-5 makes it a 3-possession game.
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Due to Florida State at Louisville running long on ESPN, Iowa State at BYU will start on ESPN2 and the ESPN App. Kick is now 10:30pm ET.
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Aaron Roderick: “I don’t think (LJ Martin) is gonna be able to go (against Iowa State)” Kalani Sitake said Martin was doubtful yesterday.
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LJ Martin and Isaiah Glasker are ‘doubtful’ to play against Iowa State, per Kalani Sitake Story by @jackson5payne deseret.com/sports/2026/10/0…

Kalani Sitake offers update on LJ Martin, other injured BYU players

The pair of All-Big 12 contributors both suffered injuries in BYU’s win at TCU this past weekend

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ABC announces primetime kickoff for BYU and Notre Dame Story by @jackson5payne deseret.com/sports/2026/10/0…

Here’s the kickoff time for BYU-Notre Dame

The Cougars and Irish will play at 5:30 p.m. MT on Oct. 17 in Provo.

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