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Here’s how to get your first glimpse of Kevin Young’s remade BYU basketball team

Sports briefs: The Cougars also announced a handful of future football series this week.

BYU introduces men's basketball coach Kevin Young during a news conference Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

BYU basketball fans can get a first look at Kevin Young’s new-look Cougars next month.

The annual Marriott Madness, featuring the BYU men’s and women’s teams, will be held on Oct. 3. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for students. Doors open for the public at 6 p.m.

Young’s team will then host its Blue & White Game at the Marriott Center on Oct. 9. The 7 p.m. game will air on both ESPN+ and BYUtv. Admission is free.

BYU football announces future opponents

BYU has added California, Boston College, Oregon State and Colorado State to its future football schedules.

The Cougars will host the Cal Bears in 2026 and make a return trip to Berkeley in 2027.

In 2026, new Pac-12 member Colorado State will host the Cougars. The Rams will make the trip to LaVell Edwards Stadium in 2029.

A two-game series with Oregon State will bring the Beavers to Provo in 2028. BYU will complete the series with a trip to Reser Stadium in 2029.

Boston College will visit Provo in 2028 and the Cougars will visit the Eagles in 2029.

BYU soccer beats rivals


(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Head coach Jennifer Rockwood during a BYU soccer practice in Provo on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.

BYU women’s soccer defeated rival Utah this week.

Allie Fryer scored two goals in a 2-1 victory.

”It’s always a battle,” said head coach Jennifer Rockwood. “I’m really proud of how our team stayed with it tonight. I thought we played really well and fought hard. We are getting smarter, and I like the changes that we made. I thought we were very dangerous.”

Fryer’s brace brought her to five goals on the year.

The Cougars outshot Utah 17-8 with ten shots on goal.

Big 12 action at Huntsman Center

The Utah volleyball team begins its conference play this week.

The Utes host former Pac-12 foe Colorado on Sunday afternoon. The match starts at 1 p.m and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Utah received ninve votes in the most recent AVCA poll, putting them back in the top-25 conversation for the first time since August 2022.

Utah Valley adds center

(Utah Valley University) Center Majer Sullivan has transferred to UVU from Yuba College in California.

Majer Sullivan, a 6-foot-8 center who led Yuba College to the California Community College Final four, has transferred to UVU.

“We’re excited to add a player of Majer’s strength and physicalness,” said Wolverine coach Todd Phillips. “He’s a big strong body post whose impact on the floor will be felt right away. He was one of the strongest guys in junior college last year. Majer will help control the paint with his rebounding and defensive presence.”

Sullivan averaged 10.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game last season for the Miners.