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- 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.

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- 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 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.

- 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.

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

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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

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

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

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

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

- 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.

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

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

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

- 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.

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