BYU football reveals 2025 schedule featuring early bye week and October rivalry game with Utah
BYU's 2025 football schedule was released, featuring a notable change: the rivalry game against Utah will be held on October 18 instead of November. This mid-season matchup will take place at BYU's home stadium. The Cougars will have their first bye week in Week 3, which is earlier than usual. They will face East Carolina after hosting Portland State and Stanford. BYU's second bye will come in Week 10, following a game against Iowa State. Overall, BYU's schedule includes tough opponents, with five teams that played in bowl games last year. The Cougars will also face challenges with away games against Iowa State, Texas Tech, and TCU in a demanding stretch.