Category: BYU Cougars

BYU transfer LB Max Alford commits to Michigan

BYU transfer LB Max Alford commits to Michigan

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… BYU transfer linebacker Max Alford has committed to to play for Michigan in the 2026 season, On3 has learned. Alford spent the past season with the Cougars after originally beginning his career at Utah State in 2022. Alford appeared in 10 games for BYU this past season as a reserve player. He finished with 21 […]

This BYU assistant is joining Eric Kjar’s staff at Weber State

This BYU assistant is joining Eric Kjar’s staff at Weber State

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Another BYU defensive coach is headed out of Provo, but this one is remaining in Utah rather than following Kyle Whittingham and Jay Hill to Michigan. Cougars assistant safeties coach Gavin Fowler has been hired as Weber State’s new defensive coordinator, the program announced Monday. Gavin Fowler has been named the Defensive Coordinator for the Wildcats!

‘This thing is going to continue to move forward’: Kelly Poppinga discusses new role as BYU’s defensive coordinator

‘This thing is going to continue to move forward’: Kelly Poppinga discusses new role as BYU’s defensive coordinator

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It’s been quite the week for Kelly Poppinga. The former BYU linebacker and longtime assistant coach was promoted to the Cougars’ defensive coordinator position Wednesday, and later that night he was officially introduced in his new role to BYU fans at the Marriott Center. On Friday, he made his first appearance on “BYU Sports Nation” as a defensive coordinator, with a prerecorded interview between him and show hosts Spencer Linton and Jarom Jordan being broadcast on the popular BYUtv program.