⚡ CFB Dashboard

- Sophomore Bear Bachmeier is the clear starting quarterback, with improved camp accuracy and deep-ball work making vertical passing the key variable in BYU's attempt to build on a 12-win season. - Reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year LJ Martin is the unquestioned lead back, while Sione Moa's health remains important because his receiving and tackle-breaking skills provide the changeup behind Martin. - BYU projects an unusually large receiving corps and frequent two-tight-end sets with Walker Lyons and Roger Saleapaga, creating an intermediate and red-zone mismatch profile while the vertical attack remains unproven. - All-Big 12 center Bruce Mitchell anchors an experienced offensive line with Washington transfer Paki Finau projected at left tackle, though the article identifies tackle depth as the unit's primary concern. - Justin Kirkland's return at nose tackle allows Keanu Tanuvasa to move back to his preferred defensive-tackle role, where more one-on-one opportunities could increase his backfield disruption.

- NEW YORK — National recognition keeps rolling in for BYU running back LJ Martin who was named to the USA TODAY Preseason All-America Second Team. - Martin, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior from El Paso, Texas, rushed for 1,305 yards to rank No. - 11 nationally in 2025. - 12 nationally in average yards per game (100.38) and No. - 13 in all-purpose yards per game (120.0).

- New wide receivers Kyler Kasper and Reggie Frischknecht both scored touchdowns during the scrimmage. - Running backs Sione Moa, Devaughn Eka, and LJ Martin all made notable plays, highlighting potential depth. - There were a lot of big plays on offense, and head coach Kalani Sitake said as much by saying the offense had the best performance.

- Johnson was named second-team Preseason All-America by Sports Info Solutions, a leading company in football data tracking and analytics. - BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania — BYU senior cornerback Evan Johnson was named second-team Preseason All-America by Sports Info Solutions, a leading company in pro and college football player data tracking and analytics.