Live coverage: See what happens as No. 23 BYU hosts West Virginia

The Cougars look to start 5-0 by capturing their first-ever win over the Mountaineers.

Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake greets fabs as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake greets fabs as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News

The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Friday’s game between BYU and West Virginia. Check back for updates throughout the game.

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Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake greets fabs as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake, left, and West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez, right, talk before the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) looks on before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars safety Tanner Wall (28) hypes up his teammates before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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A fan holds up a sign depicting Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier as a centaur before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Rich Rodriguez looks on before the game against the Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars players greet fans as they arrive at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake greets fabs as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Brigham Young University Cougars players greet fans as they arrive at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Provo on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News

How to watch the game

BYU’s matchup with West Virginia will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed through the ESPN app.

Pregame prep

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

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