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Again, a BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year. There'll be another investigation and the home team apologized, but BYU athletic director Brian Santiago wants to break the cycle.

Bachmeier emerged from a three-way competition to replace Jake Retzlaff and announced he will be the starter Aug. 30 against Portland State in a quirky social media post.

Jake Retzlaff led BYU to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado a year ago while throwing for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns. But he left the school in July following a since-dismissed civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault.

“After a lot of prayers, reflection and conversations with those I trust, I've made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from BYU and the BYU football program,” Retzlaff posted Friday on Instagram.

Retzlaff reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal rather than face a suspension for violating BYU's honor code. He acknowledged a consensual sexual relationship in his defense against a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault.

Jensen, who was the top target for the Utes, replaces Craig Smith, who was fired in late February during his fourth season at Utah.

The University of Utah fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season. Smith was in his fourth season in charge of the program.

According to online video, fans can be heard yelling a profane phrase directed at Mormons as the teams were leaving the court following the basketball team’s 96-95 loss to BYU on Saturday night.

BYU president Shane Reese says the university will conduct a national search for a successor while acknowledging Holmoe leaves large shoes to fill after the pivotal role he played in helping BYU join the Big 12 Conference.

Utah’s move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 brought a reunion with BYU after 13 years apart. It also reinvigorated one of the nation’s fiercest rivalries, one that encompasses many sports.

Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out indefinitely with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham says true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes’ starter until further notice.

Jake Retzlaff is the first Jewish starting quarterback for BYU and he has helped the No. 17 Cougars race out to a 5-0 start.