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- BYU's offensive outlook is tied heavily to health, with the host saying BYU will win a lot of games if L.J. Martin stays healthy for the full season. - Martin is expected to handle a major workload in some games, and Kalani Sitake is quoted as saying he looks better than ever after shoulder surgery. - The RB2 picture depends on availability: Cionii Moa is mentioned as a key option if healthy, while Oni Moa being banged up or less than full strength could open the door for Devon Eke to emerge as the third back or possible RB2. - Aaron Roderick is described as feeling very good about the unit coming out of spring ball, but the repeated caveat is that BYU has to keep its explosive backs healthy.

- Expects Asiata contributions back from injury; Tuakoi status unclear.

- RB room unproven behind LJ; Nawahine gone, Eka arrived. - If LJ injured, Moa limited by health. - Need depth step up.

- Sorsby out for 2026; Bear becomes top Big 12 QB with Fifita, Menstermaker, Dampy.

- BYU will conduct its annual Football Alumni Day on Friday, April 3, and conclude the festivities with the 2026 Alumni The Alumni Game being played at 6 p.m.

- To Ryan's point in the chat, BYU and Utah are the only teams lined at eight and a half wins or higher aside from obviously Texas Tech, which is basically favored to go undefeated. - Top Team-Specific Takeaways - Cuz the quarterback for BYU, unless he takes a big step forward, I mean he's a solid, nice college quarterback, but I don't think he's the type of guy who could carry that team without weapons on the outside. - like maybe they have a superstar tight end they can get it to. - Uh but I'm kind of like I just think Utah's defense would shut them down.

- BYU exempt from five-for-five rule: Religious exemption allows BYU players to use missionary service + military service + potential paternity leave to exceed five-year clock; similar to Chris Weinke model. Rule could inadvertently create roster advantage for BYU if athletes strategically time missions/service.

- BYU DEs got 6.5 sacks last year; LBs like Jack Kelly (10) did most QB pressure in Hill's scheme.

- QB/LB: LDS quarterback could stand in the way of BYU's Big 12 title chase Michael C.

- BYU's safety room is framed as an excellent unit if its key pieces get back to full health and are ready for the season. - A returning senior starter is described as underrated and important to the 2026 back end, while another safety is viewed as having very high upside when fully healthy. - Depth is a major theme: the speaker expects finding enough snaps for the safety group to be a challenge because BYU has multiple playable options. - Daniel Sorensen joining as an assistant safeties coach was described as a significant resource for developing the room and helping the secondary avoid a drop-off.

- Ahmed in portal; understands wanting more minutes if we land starter-quality center.

- Projected OL starters: Finau, Gentry, Yamauchi, Sia, Mitchell; Brown and Sfarcioc competing.

- Following Thursday's practice, head coach Kalani Sitake , defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick spoke to members of the media to put a wrap on spring football for 2026.

- The BYU will get on-field work next week to conclude the spring practice season.

- BYU's zone and wide-zone run schemes require athletic line play, making the unresolved interior combination especially important. - Four or five players are competing for the two guard jobs, giving BYU depth but no established top pairing and limited chemistry. - One player has moved from guard to his more natural left tackle position, while the right tackle returns, leaving the interior as the primary schematic pressure point.

- Javlyen Williams transfer from Mississippi St is elite talent; fastest in pads; potential gem depth piece.

- Offense: BYU football game plan target - Tre Spivey, Arizona Wildcats Christian Petersen, Getty Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/06/19/arizona-offensive-coordinator-likes-receiver-tre-spivey/90604500007/?taid=6a35ca290a5bfc0001a3cec6&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- BYU has clear openings in the wide receiver room after losing Chase Roberts, Parker Kingston, and Cody Hagen from last year's group. - The lost production is meaningful: the three accounted for a combined 1,827 receiving yards, 212 rushing yards, and 17 total touchdowns last season. - The current receiver group is described as open competition because there is not much proven production either at BYU or from previous college stops. - That makes receiver one of BYU's biggest 2026 swing spots; replacing Roberts and Kingston's volume is central to the offensive outlook.

- Following Monday's practice, head coach Kalani Sitake and offensive lineman Andrew Gentry met with members of the media.

- Notre Dame’s 11.5 win total is being priced like an elite team, but Duck flagged BYU at Provo as a tough road spot and said the Irish are not a must-lay at this number. - Kansas State: Calabrese likes the staff combo of Colin Klein and Sean Gleason to maximize Avery Johnson. He pointed out a favorable schedule with five of the first six at home and no Texas Tech / Utah / BYU on the slate. - Top Team-Specific Takeaways - the offensive line surrendered its fair share of havoc, and that doesn't even chart the havoc that Sorsby was able to wiggle out of or avoid. - French isn't really gonna be able to do that, so I think the defense is going to be put in worse positions this year.

- Kasper impressing early; Saleapaga slimming down for H-Back role; Paki Finau impressed in workouts.

- Run game underperforming in spring even accounting for limited-contact practices; hard to assess true depth without live tackling.

- BYU needs O-line improvement for Big12 play; receivers must step up after losing LDS star to off-field issues.

- No spring transfer portal window, so RB depth additions must wait until summer.

- Tytan Dejong projects to LB room, possibly Mike or outside depending on size development.

- Williams differs from Taulunga; can actually play DT at high level.

- BYU contacted Diop/Thiam for center but they want more money than BYU willing to spend; no portal returns expected.

- Eka gained 15 lbs since arriving at BYU, hoping for decent reps this season.

- Defense: BYU football matchup preview - Cougars' defense vs UCF ground game Reinhold Matay, Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/06/27/byu-football-faces-ucf-knights-stable-running-backs-2026/90588285007/?taid=6a3fe589205767000100c91b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- BYU interior DL group has potential to be among best in program history.

- Defense trending more aggressive with increased blitzing; leaders include Bear, Glasker, Esera, Faletau, Martin, Jojo.

- LB: BYU LB Cade Uluave named as Cougars' top newcomer in 2026 Darren Yamashita, Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/05/06/byu-football-cade-uluave-top-newcomer/89968827007/?taid=69fbf121873ee60001111f16&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- Intel: Big 12 football coach says BYU was 'penalized' for losing title game Stacy Revere, Getty Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/07/08/ucf-coach-scott-frost-byu-raw-deal-big-12/90854504007/?taid=6a4ee496eafdd9000138a806&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- Intel: BYU football game plan target - Jeremy Payne, TCU Horned Frogs Jerome Miron, Jerome Miron-Imagn Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/06/17/byu-weeks-prepare-tcu-football-running-back-jeremy-payne/90584523007/?taid=6a3323b3bdc781000183c91e&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- Intel: BYU-Utah football is second in national attention, first in ferocity Rob Gray, Rob Gray-Imagn Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/06/06/byu-utah-football-first-rivalry-game-emotions/90404039007/?taid=6a24447d95609a00012e3d83&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- Intel: TV NETWORKS, KICK TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR FOUR BYU FOOTBALL GAMES

- Intel: Kalani Sitake-Joey McGuire coaching comparison is a difficult topic Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal, Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/05/28/kalani-sitake-gets-respect-joey-mcguire-admittedly-underrated/90299410007/?taid=6a18ae1516ca9c0001d75232&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- Intel: Villanova has been throwing numbers his way the whole season pretty sure that’s why Acaden Lewis left was fo his spot Rob Wright in the portal.

- Intel: KJ Perry portal - not good.

- BYU prioritizing Wong over Ihaeetau; LB pipeline strong; waiting on CB class; avoiding premature fills on low-rated players.

- No specific admin/church reactions known on rape allegations; limited access to that level.

- Frischknecht could be Neil Pau'u in 1-2 years. - Legend has elite return-game speed. - Predictions: Walker, Hagan, Jojo, Reggie, Pula lead receptions. - Pula flashing freshman like Nusi/Satuala, star years 2-3.

- DL standouts include Kirkland, Tanuvasa, Pouha, Fetuli; 4-5 rotation feels confident.

- Colin in portal; BYU runaway favorite for him to return to Kentucky.

- Pick/market: From the Deseret News BYU adds transfer sharpshooter Tyler Betsey from Syracuse

- Intel: Here is something I was thinking about yesterday while working in the yard.

- BYU projected Texas Bowl, misses playoffs in early 2026 predictions.