BYU vs. Air Force: The Breakdown

BYU takes on a very tough Air Force team Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. While the Falcons always bring unique challenges to the table, it’s a resurgent defense that has been the key to their success so far this year as much as any other factor. G-man breaks down the matchups while giving a view of what fans can expect come Saturday.    Full Story

When it comes to facing the offensive line of Air Force, Cougar senior defensive end Brett Denney is no stranger to their tricks. Denney gives BYU fans an inside look at some of Air Force’s offensive line nuances and what he expects to face when he lines up against the Falcons this Saturday.   Full Story

Sometimes it’s called the flexbone. Other times it’s called the triple option. It’s a type of offense that BYU only has to prepare for once a year, and that’s when the Cougars have to face the Air Force Falcons.   Full Story

The Cougar offense will face the scrappy 3-4-4 defense of Air Force at home this weekend. Senior fullback Manase Tonga talks about what he expects to see from the Falcon defenders, and also addresses what makes the Falcons a successful program despite some unique recruiting limitations that surrounds their program.   Full Story

The Air Force Academy may not have the best athletes on the field, but they are a team looking to be placed among those often fighting for the top three spots in the MWC. Despite what they may lack in both size and speed, Air Force has become a competitive force under Coach Calhoun in recent years.   Full Story

Brian Logan has locked down the field corner position and is starting to show better with each and every game that he’s out there. Despite being a bit vertically challenged, Logan has put forth some of the best cornerback play Cougar fans have seen in recent years. For Logan it’s been a process very similar to what he experienced at Foothill Junior College.    Full Story

BYU’s defensive struggles just got a little tougher following the loss of senior middle linebacker Terrance Hooks for BYU's final games. Hooks spent five years of hard work and preparation at BYU, and even feverishly rehabbed a torn patellar tendon injury, only to suffer one last injury this past Saturday. To see the senior go down for good this time around makes his loss even more disheartening.   Full Story

Redshirt freshman Braden Brown cut his teeth at tight end before recently moving over to offensive tackle largely due to depth issues this season. After starting and being effective at right tackle against New Mexico, could Brown have made a decision to play a different position?    Full Story

On Monday the Cougars addressed the media about their tougher-than-expected victory over New Mexico, as well as the upcoming home game against the Air Force Falcons. Listen to what both Coach Mendenhall and Jan Jorgensen had to say.   Full Story

It wasn’t the dominating performance most fans and pundits were predicting, but BYU did edge out a very weak Lobo football team, which is what matters most. Grades are in for every position group regarding their performance in Saturday’s game.    Full Story

The Lobos are struggling to win even one game this season, and on paper they don’t appear to have much to stand in the way of the Cougars. Like any team, however, they do present some challenges that BYU will have to be ready for. G-man breaks down the matchups and gives fans a view of what to expect come Saturday.    Full Story

New Mexico has struggled under first-year head coach Mike Locksley, going 0-9. Nevertheless, the Cougars aren’t taking the Lobos lightly and are preparing to face a Lobo offense with some dangerous weapons. Total Blue Sports caught up with linebacker Terrance Hooks and Coach Kaufusi to get the scouting report.   Full Story

In this edition of Cougar Conversations, J.J. Di Luigi talks about the upcoming game against New Mexico and what he’s seen on film of the Lobo defense. He also talks about his personal progression and how he’s evolved as a football player.   Full Story

The BYU Cougars face a 0-9 Lobo football team this weekend on the road. Following practice on Wednesday, Coach Mendenhall addressed a wide range of topics including his program’s success in November, quarterback Max Hall’s accomplishments, and Lobo sophomore middle linebacker Carmen Messina, who leads the nation in tackles.   Full Story

While the New Mexico offensive line may be called “The Hitmen,” and head coach Mike Locksley was recently involved in an altercation with an assistant coach, one thing is for sure: there won’t be any punching or hair-pulling being done to these Cougars like the Lobo women's soccer team recently did. Next up, the 0-9 Lobos of New Mexico.   Full Story

BYU's offense is evolving and attempting new ways to offset what defenses do to them that has proven effective in recent history. Sound familiar? Probably not, but from the start of this season and most notably following the TCU debacle, the offense has made subtle changes to slow down an opposing defense. The most noticeable change is the increase and greater variety of screen passes thrown.    Full Story

Fresh off the dominant victory over Wyoming, the Cougars addressed the media on Monday and shared their thoughts on the game against the Cowboys. Also discussed was the upcoming game against the struggling New Mexico Lobos.   Full Story

While not much of anything could go right two weeks ago, Saturday��s game saw a performance where not much of anything went wrong for a Cougar football team that was clicking on all cylinders. Grades are in for every position group, and as can be imagined, those grades are high across the board.    Full Story

The Cougars come off their bye week to face Wyoming this Saturday. It’s a game in which BYU will be looking to rebound from its shellacking at the hands of TCU. So how will BYU match up and what can fans expect during Saturday’s game? G-man answers all these questions.    Full Story

The Cowboys of Wyoming gave Utah all the trouble they could handle last week and look to try and do the same to BYU this Saturday. So what is it about Wyoming’s defense that has seen a recent surge in execution and a higher level of performance? Some Cougars from the offensive side of the ball share their insight.   Full Story

Coach Mendenhall spoke to the media about a number of different things, including the upcoming Wyoming game, what position is most difficult to recruit to, how teams have played against BYU, and more.   Full Story

This Saturday will be the first time that outside linebacker Jordan Pendleton plays Wyoming up in Laramie. He’s heard much about the atmosphere at War Memorial Stadium, but one thing is certain: he’s ready. Pendleton gives BYU fans the scouting report on the Wyoming offense in this audio interview.   Full Story

After a bye week, the Cougars are healed up and ready to get back out on the football field. They face a Cowboy team that gave the Utes all they could handle on Halloween. The Cougars hope to avoid a scare of their own in Laramie this Saturday in hopes of winning out the rest of their season.   Full Story

From Steeler linebacker Jack Lambert to country music legend Conway Twitty, Cougar outside linebacker Coleby Clawson talks candidly about some of his favorite teams, players, music, movies and heroes in this edition of Cougar Spotlight.   Full Story

Coach Mendenhall and Jan Jorgensen spoke to the media on Monday about the Cougars' bye week and what was accomplished during that time. They also addressed the upcoming Wyoming game and shared their impressions of the new-look Cowboys.   Full Story