Slow Start Dooms BYU Once Again in Road Loss to Kansas

On Saturday afternoon, BYU's comeback attempt at Kansas came up short. Once again, it was a bad first half that doomed the Cougars against the Jayhawks. Kansas

Saunders scores 33, but BYU falls at Kansas, 90-81

In a showdown between the top two prospects in college basketball, it was Richie Saunders almost stealing the show. Darryn Peterson scored 18 points, all in the first half, for Kansas, while AJ Dybantsa had 17 points for BYU.

Kansas' Melvin Council, Bryson Tiller steal show from AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson as Jayhawks hang on vs. BYU

Kansas jumped out to a big lead vs. BYU and held on to secure an important victory in a top-15 clash at Phog Allen Fieldhouse

Where to watch BYU vs. Kansas free stream today

A pair of Big 12 teams both ranked in the top 15 face off on Saturday, Jan. 31 when No. 13 BYU visits No. 14 Kansas.
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Photo Gallery: Kansas hangs on to beat BYU, 90-82

Kansas guard Jamari McDowell, left and Kansas guard Justin Cross (25) celebrate the Jayhawks’ 90-82 win over BYU on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug Kansas guard Tre White (3) defends against BYU guard Kennard Davis Jr. (30) during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug

BYU visits Nichols and Kansas

Kansas hosts the BYU Cougars after S'Mya Nichols scored 22 points in Kansas' 69-66 loss to the Colorado Buffaloes.