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- DB: Faletau Satuala was named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List The Jim Thorpe Award is presented annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field...
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BYU cornerback Evan Johnson named Preseason All-America
- 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.
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Fall Camp Week 1: 2026 BYU Football Defense/Special Teams Preview
- As BYU finishes its first week of fall camp, get a brief outlook on the defense and special teams units.
- BYU’s defense has established itself as one of the premier units not only in the Big 12 but also nationally.
- The Cougars expect the 2026 group to be no different with stars returning at every position, led by experienced and newly promoted defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga .
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Sitake, Damuni named Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees
- BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake and senior safety Raider Damuni were announced as nominees by the American Football Coaches Association and Allstate.
- NORTHBROOK, Ill . — BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake and senior safety Raider Damuni were today named nominees for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team by the American Football Coaches Association and Allstate.
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