KODY EPPS NEWS

Retires from football Epps has decided to hang up his cleats and retire from football, Casey Lundquist of SI.com reports.

Impact Epps will call it a career after a four-year stint with BYU. The 5-foot-11 redshirt junior tallied 68 receptions for 772 yards and seven touchdowns with the Cougars. It is unclear if Epps' decision is related to his string of injuries this last two years, but he will not appear with WKU after joining the program in December.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Western Kentucky Epps announced his committment to play for Western Kentucky for the 2025 season via his X account Sunday.

Impact Epps will join the Hilltoppers following four seasons with BYU. The redshirt junior receiver struggled through an injury-riddled 2024 season, catching just eight passes for 54 yards and a touchdown in six games. Epps will retain a single season of eligibility for Western Kentucky.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Epps will enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Epps was sidelined for almost all of the second half of BYU's season. The redshirt senior tallied eight catches for 54 yards and a score this fall, and should have one more year of eligibility remaining at his next destination.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for ASU game Epps (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 28-23 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Epps logged the only thing worse than one snap: zero snaps. BYU's 2024 regular season will be capped off against Houston on Nov. 30, but his availability then is far from a guarantee.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records one snap Epps (undisclosed) logged one snap during BYU's 17-13 loss Saturday against Kansas.

Impact Epps participated in the Kansas-BYU game, albeit with the lowest amount of snaps possible, suggesting his undisclosed injury's status is not at 100 percent yet. Still, participating in the game means something, so Epps looks probable for BYU's upcoming game at Arizona State, where he is expected to play more for a group looking to bounce back.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Epps (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 22-21 victory over Utah.

Impact Epps was surprisingly held out of The Holy War after being seen warming up with the team prior to kickoff on Saturday. The redshirt junior receiver has now missed four consecutive games for the Cougars with an undisclosed injury, though his appearance in pregame warmups indicates that he may be nearing a return. He will hope to continue his recovery throughout the upcoming week in order to return for Saturday's home battle against Kansas.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up for BYU Epps (undisclosed) is warming up for BYU's game Saturday at Utah, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Previously doubtful, Epps' availability is looking more 50-50 now with him warming up for BYU's upcoming game. He has eight receptions for 54 yards and one touchdown in 2024.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed doubtful Epps (undisclosed) has been deemed doubtful for BYU's clash with Utah in the Holy War, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Epps hasn't played since Week 5, and he's now on track to miss his fourth straight game. The wideout has eight grabs for 54 yards and a score this fall, but doesn't appear slated to be in a position to add to that total in Saturday's rivalry game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Epps (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at UCF, BYU announcer Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Epps has been ruled out Saturday and will miss his third consecutive contest. Prior to his injury he caught eight passes for 54 yards and a touchdown through five games. His next chance to suit up is Nov. 9 at Utah.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Week 9 Epps (undisclosed) is questionable for BYU's clash with UCF on Saturday but will return after the bye against Utah, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Epps hasn't played since Week 5, and is in danger of missing his third straight game come Saturday. Still, the wideout now has an official return date if he's unable to go against the Knights, as he's a lock to play against Utah following the team's bye. Epps has reeled in eight catches for 54 yards and a score this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Epps (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Epps continues to deal with a nagging injury, and he's set to miss a second consecutive contest. His next chance to play will come against Central Florida on Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Arizona Epps (undisclosed) won't play when BYU hosts Arizona on Saturday, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Epps caught one pass for six yards before leaving the Cougars' game against Baylor with an undisclosed injury. Whatever is ailing the receiver, it'll keep him out for at least one more game. He's posted eight grabs for 54 yards on the season, and his next chance to play will come in Week 8 against Oklahoma State.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Epps will not return to the field during Saturday's game versus Baylor, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Epps hauled in one pass for six yards prior to his departure. The Cougars' offense will have to operate without him the rest of the way, while the junior wideout will get checked out with the hope that he can return to action following the bye week. More information on his status should surface before then.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

BYU WR Kody Epps is Healthier Than He's Ever Been PROVO, UT - What's the biggest difference between Fall camp as a junior compared to Fall camps as an underclassman? For most players, typica...

AUGUST 24, 2024 • SI.COM

Questionable vs Iowa State Head coach Kalani Sitake indicated Monday that Epps (undisclosed) has a chance to play in Saturday's game against Iowa State, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Sitake mentioned there will be more clarification in regards to his status on Wednesday or Thursday. Epps left the game early after taking a hard hit in the game against West Virginia. The 5-foot-11 wide receiver has totaled eight receptions for 81 yards across five games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kalani Sitake Believes WR Kody Epps Will Play Against Arkansas Epps was not available for the first two games of the season

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kalani Sitake Believes WR Kody Epps Will Play Against Arkansas Epps was not available for the first two games of the season

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

BYU Wide Receivers Kody Epps and Keanu Hill are 'Day-to-Day' Epps and Hill were the two most productive wide receivers that returned from last season

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

BYU Starting Wide Receiver Kody Epps is a Game-Time Decision Against Sam Houston State Epps is dealing with a lingering injury from Fall camp

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

BYU WR Kody Epps Exits Transfer Portal, Returns to BYU A few days after entering the transfer portal, BYU WR Kody Epps returned to BYU

MAY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

BYU wide receiver Kody Epps enters the transfer portal BYU WR Kody Epps enters the transfer portal. He was expected to be one of BYU’s top returning offensive weapons in the Big 12

MAY 1, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

BYU is in the Market for Wide Receivers Following the Transfer of Starter Kody Epps On the same day that Kody Epps entered the transfer portal, BYU offered two transfer wide receivers

MAY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sets personal best in receiving Epps only had four catches, but he made the most of them in 100 yards and two touchdown receptions for a career-best in the 28-20 loss to Notre Dame in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct....

Impact In a crowded wide receiver field, Epps has made it back-to-back weeks of leading the Cougars receivers. The freshman might be able to top that number on Saturday, Oct. 15 against Arkansas which allows more than 307 yards per game passing.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

His turn to lead BYU receivers Epps took his turn to lead the Brigham Young receivers with five catches for 86 yards and a touchdown in the BYU 38-26 victory over Utah State on Sept. 29 at home.

Impact The redshirt freshman came through for a Cougars receiving corps that has several injuries including Chase Roberts who has been BYU's top receiver this season. Roberts did not suit up against Utah State and is questionable for the next game, Saturday, Oct. 8 against Notre Dame in Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not game ready Epps (foot) is still a bit away from being game ready, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact It's unclear at this point when Epps will be healthy enough to return. The freshman is unlikely to see too many snaps this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE