PROVO, Utah – A three-game sprint to the Big 12 Championship Game begins tonight for BYU football, as the Cougars host the TCU Horned Frogs. The Cougars control their destiny and can reach the conference title game for the first time if they win out.
The No. 12 BYU Cougars are hosting the Horned Frogs at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, November 15.
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RISE AND SHOUT THE COUGARS ARE HOME 🤙 pic.twitter.com/5KtRet9Thm
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 15, 2025
BYU football players who are “OUT” for Saturday’s game against TCU
BYU gets defensive tackle Anisi Purcell back after the big man missed last week’s loss with an injury. That’s the extent of the good news, though. Wide receiver Cody Hagen and safety Matthias Leach will miss Saturday night’s game.
Sione Moa, Marcus McKenzie, and Tommy Prassas remain out for BYU.
RB Sione Moa
CB Marcus McKenzie
S Matthias Leach
S Tommy Prassas
WR Cody Hagen
TCU football players who are “OUT” for Saturday’s game against BYU
The Horned Frogs are beaten and battered for their trip to Provo and will be without several players against the Cougars.
RB Kevorian Barnes
TE Lafayette Kaiuway
WR Ed Small
CB Elijah Jackson
PK Kyle Lemmermann
CB Cam Jamerson
EDGE Thomas Coppinger
LB Luke Lingard
OL Jackson Jones
WR Jacobe Hayes
DT Brody Whatley
PK Caleb Sempebwa
Final availability reports for both programs will be released 90 minutes before kickoff.
Pregame
ESPN analyst @TMatich was inducted into the @BYUCougars Athletic Hall of Fame last night in Provo.
A @BYUfootball legend, Trevor flew 2,300 miles back to Bristol overnight@kevconnorsespn and our @ESPNCFB team celebrated him with this tribute pic.twitter.com/izuqpgQQmk
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 15, 2025
game notes – BYU vs TCU pic.twitter.com/g5uhRxC8x2
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 13, 2025
The BYU-UConn basketball game is playing on the big screen inside LaVell Edwards Stadium for students. pic.twitter.com/Y04jlKYMwP
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 16, 2025
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BYU football is back at LES when Kalani Sitake breaks out the dance moves. pic.twitter.com/QCI0K26Iwq
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 16, 2025
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First Quarter
Will hits from 52YDS. Cougs on the board first. pic.twitter.com/Y2Vhhj7pcm
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 16, 2025
After forcing a punt, the BYU offense took over for its second possession.
Backup QB McCae Hillstead came into the game with the Cougars, trying to change things up, and completed two passes on a ten-play touchdown drive. Parker Kingston capped the drive with an 11-yard rushing score to give BYU a 10-0 lead late in the period.
Two drives, two scores for BYU.
Strong start tonight against TCU.
Parker Kingston caps off a 10-play, 91-yard touchdown drive to put BYU in front 10-0.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 16, 2025
The Cougar defense limited TCU to 37 yards of offense on ten total plays in the opening quarter.
PK turns the corner and finds paydirt
📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/3R95kAxIqH
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 16, 2025
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