⚡ 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.

- PROVO, Utah — The Cougar football team had its third practice of fall camp on Friday, throwing on shoulder pads and helmets as intensity builds for the season opener. - BYU’s 2026 offense features a returning starting quarterback, key pieces back on the offensive line, a receiver corps eager to prove themselves, a duo of top transfer tight ends among other returners and the Big 12’s 2025 Offensive Player...

- 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.

- 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 .

- PROVO, Utah — BYU had its second practice of fall camp on Thursday as the 2026 season is less than a month away with a Sept. - Home & Away BYU's 2026 slate includes seven home games, including welcoming Notre Dame to Provo on Oct. - 17 for a mid-season nonconference matchup in LaVell Edwards Stadium. - The home schedule kicks off the season with the...

- BYU's offensive-line evaluation in camp centers on establishing dependable backup tackles and preserving enough interior depth for the full season. - The returning trench group is described as older, more experienced and more confident, but the overall offensive-line depth still needs to prove itself in camp.

- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways - BYU added JUCO QB John Sanders from Antelope Valley College to fill the fourth scholarship QB slot, not to challenge Bear Bachmeier immediately. - Bear Bachmeier remains the clear QB1. Jake Hatch said not to misconstrue the Sanders addition as a sign that the starting job is open. - BYU wants to carry four scholarship quarterbacks annually under the 105-man roster limit, with walk-on/former walk-on types filling depth beyond that. - Sanders is expected to enter as QB4 and run the scout team in 2026, helping BYU's defense prepare for Big 12 opponents while he learns Aaron Roderick's offense.