The BYU Cougars will have to make up some ground in 2024 after ending their 2023 campaign on a five-game losing streak, missing out on postseason play for the first time since 2017.
The team is in its second year in the Big 12 Conference under coach Kalani Sitake.
The Cougars' offense struggled in the latter half of last season, even when junior transfer Jake Retzlaff took over the final four games. Baylor and USF transfer quarterback Gerry Bohanon will lead the charge and add his run ability to the Cougar attack.
BYU's top five receivers are also returning this season, including Chase Roberts who caught 42 passes in 2023.
The defense is in its second year under Jay Hill from FCS Weber State, and other Big 12 competition took advantage of the team's inexperienced defensive line and linebackers. Hill brought in a few former Weber State stars to add depth and size for a defense that ranked last in the country in generated sacks.
If the Cougars stay healthy and get production from their returning core, they'll have a chance of improving from last season. They'll have some tough matchups at home against Kansas State, Arizona, and Oklahoma State. They'll need to hold serve on their own field to stay afloat in the Big 12.
LISTEN: BYU 2024 football games on SiriusXM
You can listen to BYU football all season with SiriusXM. The Sporting News has you covered with all of the specifics, including a full schedule. Not all of the kickoff times have been announced.
BYU football radio station 2024
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BYU football games can be heard on local Provo radio stations, including SiriusXM 143 on BYU Radio.
You can also listen to the Cougars on SiriusXM radio, along with every major FBS college football game.
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BYU football radio announcers 2024
The "Voice of the Cougars" is Greg Wrubell in his 13th season as the play-by-play commentator. Wrubell is a BYU alum and in his 22nd year on the broadcast crew. He previously served as a sideline reporter.
Former BYU and NFL offensive and defensive lineman Hans Olsen serves as the game analyst. Olsen is the nephew of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Merlin Olsen, who had previously been a radio broadcaster in Utah for 17 years before taking over at his alma mater.
BYU football schedule 2024
Below is the complete schedule for the Cougars' 2024 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Location |
| Aug. 31 | vs. Southern Illinois | 8 p.m. | Provo, UT |
| Sept. 6 | at SMU | 7 p.m. | Dallas, TX |
| Sept. 14 | at Wyoming | 9 p.m. | Laramie, WY |
| Sept. 21 | vs. Kansas State | TBD | Provo, UT |
| Sept. 28 | at Baylor | TBD | Waco, TX |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Arizona | TBD | Provo, UT |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Oklahoma State | 10:15 p.m. | Provo, UT |
| Oct. 26 | at UCF | TBD | Orlando, FL |
| Nov. 9 | at Utah | TBD | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Kansas | TBD | Provo, UT |
| Nov. 23 | at Arizona State | TBD | Tempe, AZ |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Houston | TBD | Provo, UT |