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Live coverage: Watch what happens when No. 6 BYU faces Kansas

Vaseline November 17, 2024

Will Ferrin leads BYU's specialists out of the tunnel before the Cougars' game against Kansas on Nov. 16 in Provo. — Will Ferrin leads BYU’s specialists out of the tunnel before the Cougars’ game against Kansas on Nov. 16 in Provo. | BYU photo

The Desert News has live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Kansas. Check back often for updates throughout the game.

Second quarter

14:14 — Will Ferrin puts BYU on the board with a 33-yard field goal.

The Cougars gained 42 yards on the drive in 11 plays, with LJ Martin, Hinckley Ropati and Sione Moa each toting the rock for key gains.

First quarter

Kansas 7, BYU 0

9:07 — Kansas strikes first.

The Jayhawks covered 84 yards in 10 plays to open the night, highlighted by an 8-yard rushing touchdown from Devin Neal. Kansas 7, BYU 0.

A communication breakdown led to BYU having only 10 players on the field for Neal’s touchdown, giving the decorated senior a clear path to the end zone.

1116fbccougars.spt_SGW_01285.jpg — Will Ferrin (44) of the Brigham Young Cougars warms up before BYU and Kansas play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, November 16, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Desert News

1116fbccougars.spt_SGW_01800.jpg — BYU players warm up as they and Kansas prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Desert News

1116fbccougars.spt_SGW_00937.jpg — Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) warms up prior to BYU and Kansas’ game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, November 16, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Desert News

1116fbccougars.spt_SGW_01446.jpg — Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) leads some of his teammates onto the field before BYU and Kansas play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Desert News

How to watch the match

BYU’s home showdown with Kansas will air on ESPN and can also be streamed on the ESPN app.

Preparation for the game

Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against Kansas.

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