Sean Walker
@seanwalker.ksl.com
Sports reporter in Utah covering all things #BYU and the Big 12 in Utah Valley for KSL.com, #LocalsInTheNFL and recruiting | Syracuse alum 🍊| FWAA member, but I sleep in May.
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Sean Walker
@seanwalker.ksl.com
· Nov 15
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When Sydney Benally laces up her shoes for BYU, which improved to 7-0 for just the 4th time in program history, she does so with an enormous pressure on her shoulders.
"She's kind of the women's face of Native American basketball."
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"She's kind of the women's face of Native American basketball."
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Representation matters as BYU freshman Benally excels in Cougars' 7-0 start
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November 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
When Sydney Benally laces up her shoes for BYU, which improved to 7-0 for just the 4th time in program history, she does so with an enormous pressure on her shoulders.
"She's kind of the women's face of Native American basketball."
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
"She's kind of the women's face of Native American basketball."
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
LJ Martin looked to be back to his old self — and then some — in No. 11 BYU’s rim-rattling win over Cincinnati
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LJ Martin, offensive line that fueled him have No. 11 BYU within a win of Big 12 title game
With Martin's career-high effort, 392 yards of offense, and 38 minutes and 25 seconds in time of possession, the 11th-ranked Cougars pulled away for a 26-14 win over Cincinnati.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
LJ Martin looked to be back to his old self — and then some — in No. 11 BYU’s rim-rattling win over Cincinnati
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A BYU basketball starter was cited for DUI and marijuana possession after he was arrested following a car crash, according to a partially redacted Provo police report obtained by KSL
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Police report: BYU's Kennard Davis Jr. cited for DUI, marijuana possession after crash
The 6-foot-6 junior transfer from St. Louis has not played the past two games for the Cougars, but was on the bench for both, including Saturday's game against No. 3 UConn in Boston.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
A BYU basketball starter was cited for DUI and marijuana possession after he was arrested following a car crash, according to a partially redacted Provo police report obtained by KSL
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Just a reminder that there are good people in this world:
BYU and Texas Tech fans came together before the biggest game of the season in the Big 12 and raised $150,000+ for the wife of Tech’s team barber who was severely injured in a car crash caused by a drunk driver
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BYU and Texas Tech fans came together before the biggest game of the season in the Big 12 and raised $150,000+ for the wife of Tech’s team barber who was severely injured in a car crash caused by a drunk driver
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BYU, Texas Tech fans raise more than $150K for wife of Lubbock barber injured by drunk driver
The week before arguably the biggest game in the Big 12 between BYU and Texas Tech, Red Raider and Cougars fans are coming together to support the wife of Texas Tech's team barber.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Just a reminder that there are good people in this world:
BYU and Texas Tech fans came together before the biggest game of the season in the Big 12 and raised $150,000+ for the wife of Tech’s team barber who was severely injured in a car crash caused by a drunk driver
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
BYU and Texas Tech fans came together before the biggest game of the season in the Big 12 and raised $150,000+ for the wife of Tech’s team barber who was severely injured in a car crash caused by a drunk driver
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Just a reminder on this first Tuesday in November that the polls are officially PUBLIC
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Playoff dreaming: BYU, Utah land high in first College Football Playoff rankings
How would the Big 12 be viewed in the initial rankings of the season, especially as it relates to its opportunity to get multiple teams into a playoff that heavily favors teams from the Power Two conf...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Just a reminder on this first Tuesday in November that the polls are officially PUBLIC
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Villanova’s Kevin Willard was duly impressed by AJ Dybantsa in his first (official) game with BYU.
“He’s the real deal.”
“He’s the real deal.”
November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Villanova’s Kevin Willard was duly impressed by AJ Dybantsa in his first (official) game with BYU.
“He’s the real deal.”
“He’s the real deal.”
AJ Dybantsa was as advertised in his (official) college debut, leading No. 8 BYU by Villanova.
But Keba Keita stole the show in Las Vegas with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.
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But Keba Keita stole the show in Las Vegas with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.
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Dybantsa, Keita team up to push No. 8 BYU past Villanova in season opener
Dybantsa poured in 21 points, with six rebounds and three assists in his formal collegiate debut as the eighth-ranked Cougars held off Villanova 71-66 in Las Vegas.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
AJ Dybantsa was as advertised in his (official) college debut, leading No. 8 BYU by Villanova.
But Keba Keita stole the show in Las Vegas with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.
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But Keba Keita stole the show in Las Vegas with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.
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It’s official: No. 8 BYU and No. 9 Texas Tech on national, over-the-air television (ABC) with a GameDay audience.
The first all-Top 10 matchup on BYU football history.
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The first all-Top 10 matchup on BYU football history.
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BYU climbs on bye week as Utah makes big jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings
With ESPN
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November 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It’s official: No. 8 BYU and No. 9 Texas Tech on national, over-the-air television (ABC) with a GameDay audience.
The first all-Top 10 matchup on BYU football history.
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The first all-Top 10 matchup on BYU football history.
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If you’re headed to Tucson today for No. 18 BYU and Arizona: drive safe, slow down, and don’t try to cross a flooded road
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Blame it on the rain? No. 18 BYU, Big 12 keeping eye on Priscilla ahead of road tilt at Arizona
As if player availability reports and scouting hasn't been enough, No. 18 BYU and Arizona will keep an eye on Tropical Storm Priscilla, which is bringing flood risks to the southwest desert.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If you’re headed to Tucson today for No. 18 BYU and Arizona: drive safe, slow down, and don’t try to cross a flooded road
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Basketball season is around the corner, and #BYU gave its fans a palette-whetter Thursday night 🏀 🔜
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The wait is almost over for BYU men's basketball's highly anticipated season
Calling Thursday night's blue-white scrimmage that followed a fan fest and
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October 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Basketball season is around the corner, and #BYU gave its fans a palette-whetter Thursday night 🏀 🔜
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Colorado is the 6th school to apologize for the use of derogatory language and a religious slur by some fans in describing BYU and its sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, since 2020.
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Colorado denounced anti-Latter-day Saints chant directed at BYU football. But is it enough?
The Buffaloes' athletic and university administration released a lengthy statement late Sunday night strongly condemning the
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September 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Colorado is the 6th school to apologize for the use of derogatory language and a religious slur by some fans in describing BYU and its sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, since 2020.
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Is Kalani Sitake a candidate for the UCLA coaching vacancy?
Let’s ask him ….
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Let’s ask him ….
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Could Kalani Sitake be a candidate for UCLA? BYU head coach responds to speculation
Stop us if you've heard this before: a Big Ten school in Southern California has a coaching vacancy, and a tenured coach in Utah could be a target.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Is Kalani Sitake a candidate for the UCLA coaching vacancy?
Let’s ask him ….
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Let’s ask him ….
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It's the smallest concern at the moment. But tonight's men's soccer match between No. 16 Utah Valley and UC Davis has been CANCELLED as a result of the fatally tragic incident on campus.
Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been impacted by the tragedy 💚 🕊️
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Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been impacted by the tragedy 💚 🕊️
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot, killed at Utah Valley University event
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck and killed Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's the smallest concern at the moment. But tonight's men's soccer match between No. 16 Utah Valley and UC Davis has been CANCELLED as a result of the fatally tragic incident on campus.
Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been impacted by the tragedy 💚 🕊️
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Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been impacted by the tragedy 💚 🕊️
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What can BYU take from a 69-0 win over an overmatched FCS team that has now been outscored 111-0 in two games?
Probably not much, except ... CFB is BACK
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Probably not much, except ... CFB is BACK
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BYU likely proved little from 69-0 season opener, but sense of normalcy was welcome
The opening game of the 2025 season was a return to normalcy after a BYU offseason that was anything but, right down to the Cougars' record-tying kicker.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM
What can BYU take from a 69-0 win over an overmatched FCS team that has now been outscored 111-0 in two games?
Probably not much, except ... CFB is BACK
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Probably not much, except ... CFB is BACK
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College football is back, and BYU picked up a "nice" win over FCS Portland State on the opening night of the season.
Here's how it happened 👇
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Here's how it happened 👇
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Bear Bachmeier's 5 TDs lift BYU to 69-0 romp over Portland State
LJ Martin poured in a career-best 131 yards on eight carries, also all in the first half, as BYU (1-0) breezed to over 600 yards of offense.
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August 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
College football is back, and BYU picked up a "nice" win over FCS Portland State on the opening night of the season.
Here's how it happened 👇
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Here's how it happened 👇
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Jamaal Williams say, "let's get this party started in Provo..."
August 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Jamaal Williams say, "let's get this party started in Provo..."
The Most Interesting Bachmeier in Provo™ may not be BYU starting QB Bear, but older brother Tiger, the 6-foot-1 pass catcher who graduated from Stanford in 2.5 years, speaks Mandarin, and is earning his pilot's license while in grad school.
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Older brother of BYU's starting QB may actually be most interesting man in Provo
Tiger Bachmeier, a 6-foot-1 rising junior receiver, earned his degree in computer science from Stanford in 2 1/2 years, speaks Mandarin Chinese, and is earning his pilots' license.
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August 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Most Interesting Bachmeier in Provo™ may not be BYU starting QB Bear, but older brother Tiger, the 6-foot-1 pass catcher who graduated from Stanford in 2.5 years, speaks Mandarin, and is earning his pilot's license while in grad school.
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August 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Muffed punt. Dropped pitch. More turnovers than touchdowns.
WE ARE SOOOOOO BACK, college football 🏈
WE ARE SOOOOOO BACK, college football 🏈
August 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Muffed punt. Dropped pitch. More turnovers than touchdowns.
WE ARE SOOOOOO BACK, college football 🏈
WE ARE SOOOOOO BACK, college football 🏈
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick REALLY likes the Cougars' rushing offense this year 👀
August 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick REALLY likes the Cougars' rushing offense this year 👀
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick hasn't been definitive on much. But he is sure of one thing: Carsen Ryan is going to get a lot of run at TE this fall.
"He's an every-down player ... He can play every down, run or pass, and do a lot of things for us."
"He's an every-down player ... He can play every down, run or pass, and do a lot of things for us."
August 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick hasn't been definitive on much. But he is sure of one thing: Carsen Ryan is going to get a lot of run at TE this fall.
"He's an every-down player ... He can play every down, run or pass, and do a lot of things for us."
"He's an every-down player ... He can play every down, run or pass, and do a lot of things for us."
July 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Proud dad moment 🥹
Long-time Utah Jazz play-by-play David Locke watching his daughter Arden, a Nebraska junior, win the 119th Utah women’s state amateur.
“Pretty cool, huh?”
Full story: www.ksl.com/article/5135...
Long-time Utah Jazz play-by-play David Locke watching his daughter Arden, a Nebraska junior, win the 119th Utah women’s state amateur.
“Pretty cool, huh?”
Full story: www.ksl.com/article/5135...
July 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Proud dad moment 🥹
Long-time Utah Jazz play-by-play David Locke watching his daughter Arden, a Nebraska junior, win the 119th Utah women’s state amateur.
“Pretty cool, huh?”
Full story: www.ksl.com/article/5135...
Long-time Utah Jazz play-by-play David Locke watching his daughter Arden, a Nebraska junior, win the 119th Utah women’s state amateur.
“Pretty cool, huh?”
Full story: www.ksl.com/article/5135...