No. 7 BYU faces a tough test at No. 8 Texas Tech Saturday. Can the high-flying Cougars preserve their perfect record?

Kalani Sitake coaches one of the nation's hottest teams, but can BYU finish this year? That's the mindset in Provo.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) runs for a huge gain as Stanford Cardinal cornerback Collin Wright (6) defends in football action between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Stanford Cardinal, at Lavell Edwards Stadium on Saturday Sept. 6, 2025.

BYU football coach Kalani Sitake personifies a people person. Special Collector's Issue: "1984: The Year BYU was Second to None" His main people, his Cougars, are 6-0 right now. He seeks out relationships,

In a college football landscape dominated by flashy hires, transfer portal drama, and NIL headlines, Kalani Sitake continues to quietly build something remarkable in Provo, Utah.

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez indicated he was somewhat coerced by teammates into striking a Heisman Trophy pose in another dominating defensive performance by the ninth-ranked Red Raiders.

Undefeated BYU's plans for bye week include prepping for No. 13 Texas Tech on Nov. 8, getting healthy after a physical contest with Iowa State.

Every team wants to be at its best heading into big games, and according to BYU Coach Kalani Sitake, the Cougars could be fielding a team come Saturday’s showdown versus Texas Tech that is as healthy as it’s been for some time.