Sean Walker

Keelan Marion's rare kick return TD lifts BYU by Wyoming for 3-0 start

Keelan Marion's rare kick return TD lifts BYU by Wyoming for 3-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 11:44 p.m.

BYU needed a spark after slugging out a 17-7 halftime lead over former conference rival Wyoming.
Lehi locks down Herriman to improve to 4-0 on season

Lehi locks down Herriman to improve to 4-0 on season

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 11:15 p.m.

After a bye week, Lehi's offense took a few moments to warm up in the cool night air of a road trip to Herriman High. But the Pioneers' defense was fiery from the start.
BYU-Wyoming littered with history, hazy future amid college football's changing landscape

BYU-Wyoming littered with history, hazy future amid college football's changing landscape

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 2:42 p.m.

But coaches, players and current staff members have plenty of memories of the third-most played series in BYU football history, behind only in-state rivals Utah and Utah State.
Frischknecht's set piece helps BYU soccer open Big 12 play with win over Arizona State

Frischknecht's set piece helps BYU soccer open Big 12 play with win over Arizona State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 10:41 p.m.

Avery Frischknecht scored her first goal of the season, and BYU women's soccer handed Arizona State their first loss of the year 1-0 in a Big 12 opener for both schools Thursday night at South Field.
Former Masters champ among local exemptions for PGA's Black Desert Championship

Former Masters champ among local exemptions for PGA's Black Desert Championship

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 2:34 p.m.

Utah residents Mike Weir, Zac Blair, Peter Kuest, Patrick Fishburn, Jay Don Blake and Kihei Akina will compete in the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Ivins.
BYU will roll out (at least) 2 new running backs at Wyoming. But turnovers a bigger concern

BYU will roll out (at least) 2 new running backs at Wyoming. But turnovers a bigger concern

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 1:04 p.m.

Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick confirmed after Wednesday's practice that starting tailback LJ Martin and senior Folau Ropati won't be available to play in Laramie.
After defensive masterclass vs. SMU, BYU's next task is making extraordinary ordinary

After defensive masterclass vs. SMU, BYU's next task is making extraordinary ordinary

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 1:03 p.m.

The Cougars held the Mustangs out of the end zone for the first time since Sept. 23, 2016, and kept SMU to its fewest yards (261) since Oct. 22, 2022.
USU responds to Department of Justice's 'notice of noncompliance'

USU responds to Department of Justice's 'notice of noncompliance'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 7:44 p.m.

Utah State University filed a lengthy response Tuesday to last month's notice of noncompliance from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Locals in the NFL: Utes' Jaylon Johnson had Caleb Williams' back — literally — in Bears win

Locals in the NFL: Utes' Jaylon Johnson had Caleb Williams' back — literally — in Bears win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 8:59 p.m.

All eyes in the Chicago Bears' 2024 season opener were on starting quarterback Caleb Williams, but perhaps Williams' eyes should have been on Jaylon Johnson.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua headed to Rams' IR; Jordan Love won't be for Packers

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua headed to Rams' IR; Jordan Love won't be for Packers

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 7:14 p.m.

After one week of the 2024 NFL regular season, former BYU wide receiver Puka Nacua is headed to the Rams' injured-reserve list while former Utah State quarterback Jordan Love will be monitored with the Packers.
Pair of BYU running backs 'doubtful' against Wyoming after injuries to Martin, Ropati

Pair of BYU running backs 'doubtful' against Wyoming after injuries to Martin, Ropati

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 6:27 p.m.

Wyoming will be without its top running back for a third consecutive game when the Cowboys renew an old Mountain West rivalry Saturday against BYU.
No. 19 Georgia Tech overpowers block, handing No. 14 BYU women's volleyball first loss

No. 19 Georgia Tech overpowers block, handing No. 14 BYU women's volleyball first loss

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 11:09 p.m.

Claire Little led BYU with 20 kills and nine digs, Kjersti Strong added seven kills and five blocks and Alex Bower supplied 36 assists and 12 digs for the Cougars.
BYU's offense did enough, defense did the rest to beat SMU for 2-0 start

BYU's offense did enough, defense did the rest to beat SMU for 2-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 11:54 a.m.

BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill concocted what felt at times like a perfect scheme.
BYU holds SMU without touchdown in 'very gritty' 18-15 win for 2-0 start

BYU holds SMU without touchdown in 'very gritty' 18-15 win for 2-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:32 p.m.

Miles Davis had a 37-yard run on fourth-and-one, and Will Ferrin kicked a 26-yard field goal with 1:58 remaining as BYU held on to hand SMU its first loss, 18-15.
Can BYU keep up with high-powered SMU offense?

Can BYU keep up with high-powered SMU offense?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 7:42 a.m.

Jojo Phillips' emergence — and the return of top receiver Darius Lassiter from suspension — gives the Cougars a new weapon as they prepare to face SMU on Friday night.
Fresh-faced Cougars snap losing skid with 2-0 win over Boise State

Fresh-faced Cougars snap losing skid with 2-0 win over Boise State

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 10:18 p.m.

Freshmen Ella Labrum and Halle Dixon each opened their season account as BYU women's soccer snapped a two-match losing skid, 2-0 against Boise State in front of an announced crowd of 4,141 fans at South Field.
Swoosh, there it is: After 15 years with Adidas, Utah Valley signs on with Nike

Swoosh, there it is: After 15 years with Adidas, Utah Valley signs on with Nike

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 2:30 p.m.

Another Utah collegiate athletic department is signing with the Swoosh.
BYU's Gerry Bohanon 'finding happiness in small moments' of new QB role

BYU's Gerry Bohanon 'finding happiness in small moments' of new QB role

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 2:28 p.m.

Gerry Bohanon Jr. is the No. 2 quarterback on BYU's depth chart, but has handled the decision with the maturity and stride of a six-year veteran of college football.
Have You Seen This? Early candidates for college football's catch, pick — and flop — of the year

Have You Seen This? Early candidates for college football's catch, pick — and flop — of the year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 3:36 p.m.

The weekend was filled with big-time catches and unreal interceptions.
Is BYU's aggressive performance in season opener repeatable vs. SMU?

Is BYU's aggressive performance in season opener repeatable vs. SMU?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 6:50 p.m.

In a season-opening win over Southern Illinois, BYU dialed up an aggressive scheme that held its FCS opponent to 231 yards on 51 plays, an average of 4.5 yards per play.
BYU passed its 1st exam, but bigger tests await from Week 2 onward

BYU passed its 1st exam, but bigger tests await from Week 2 onward

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 9:02 a.m.

For now, Retzlaff passed the test, or maybe even two of them, going back to the time he knew he had won the starting job over Baylor and USF transfer Gerry Bohanon Jr.
'Is my friend OK?' How BYU's defense rallied around 'tough' Jay Hill after coach's heart issue

'Is my friend OK?' How BYU's defense rallied around 'tough' Jay Hill after coach's heart issue

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 12:12 a.m.

Kalani Sitake saw the name flash across his phone Thursday night, but he didn't think much of it.
Retzlaff guides BYU to season-opening win over Southern Illinois with 3 TD passes

Retzlaff guides BYU to season-opening win over Southern Illinois with 3 TD passes

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:12 p.m.

It's one game against an FCS opponent, but reports of BYU's offensive demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated.
Jake Retzlaff returns as BYU starting QB; top target won't be available

Jake Retzlaff returns as BYU starting QB; top target won't be available

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 5:21 p.m.

The Cougars' starting quarterback for the final four games of the 2023 season will be the starter for the opening game of the 2024 season.
BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill released from hospital after medical procedure

BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill released from hospital after medical procedure

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 2:55 p.m.

The second-year BYU defensive coordinator had a medical procedure to clear blockages in two arteries in his heart, the Deseret News reported Saturday morning.