The biggest moments in BYU sports history have a running theme — almost all of them were pleasant surprises. On the contrary, the stinging disappointments were often saddled by expectations.

BYU’s team hopes in the men’s NCAA track championships took a big hit in mid-April when Clinger signed a pro contract with ...

Kevin Young and the BYU Cougars are targeting 7-foot-3 Italian center Luigi Suigo. The 2026 recruit reportedly has the ...

Then the Cougars lived down to expectations by losing four of their first six league games. BYU eventually turned it around, winning 11 of 13 games to close the regular season, including eight in ...

A lofty ranking heading into next year will underscore some massive expectations ... “Yeah, first of all, the future at BYU is incredibly bright. I think anyone that pays attention to the ...

From being picked ninth in the Big 12 to one of the last teams standing, Young — who hasn't been shy about the expectations he is building at BYU — was proud of what this group accomplished.

Jimmer Fredette knows better than anyone what it's like to shine under the bright March Madness lights for BYU. And when he watches ... but he's still a clear future pro. “I want to see him ...

Those memorable moments get discussed and written about all the time; however, disappointments from failing to meet preconceived expectations also decorate BYU’s history. For example ...