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- 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.

- The Manning Award Watch List features 40 of the nation's top quarterbacks entering the 2026 college football season. - Nine FBS conferences and one independent program have student-athletes included on the watch list. - The Big Ten leads all conferences with 12 selections, followed by the SEC and Big 12 with eight each and the ACC with six.

- On Saturday, the BYU football program wrapped up the first scrimmage of Fall Camp. - According to Kalani Sitake, the scrimmage consisted of 102 plays. - The ones went live for half the scrimmage, and the backups were live throughout the scrimmage. - The media wasn't permitted to attend the scrimmage, but BYU did share out a few highlights. - In the highlights, the BYU offense scored multiple touchdown on chunk-yardage plays....

- QB: Former BYU quarterback looks at Bear Bachmeier in 2026 season Rob Gray, Rob Gray-Imagn Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/08/23/byu-quarterback-riley-nelson-expects-bear-bachmeier-improve/91411402007/?taid=6a8b284366fe0900019a8464&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- QB: Bear Bachmeier was named to the preseason watch list for the prestigious Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award, a list that includes 30 of the nation’s top returning college quarterbacks.

- 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.

- BYU returns its starting quarterback, established skill players and the entire offensive line, preserving the physical identity that made the Cougars one of the Big 12's toughest teams at the line of scrimmage. - Jay Hill's departure creates a defensive-coordinator question, but his replacement is a former Bronco Mendenhall assistant who has already spent recent seasons inside the BYU program. - The panel views the road rivalry at Utah as more winnable than in prior years, though a three-game road stretch remains a meaningful schedule risk.

- QB: Former consensus All-American quarterback Marc Wilson was named to TSN’s 1970s All-Decade All-America Team.

- 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...

- 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...

- Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier enters fall camp aiming to take BYU back to the Big 12 championship game. - Many key players return from last season's 12-win team, giving BYU an experienced core after winning 23 games across the past two seasons.

- The Maxwell Award is presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club to the most outstanding player in college football. - The 2026 Maxwell Award watch list is comprised of 81 players, including 15 from the Big 12 Conference. - BYU is one of just 16 schools to have at least two of its student-athletes named to the watch list.

- QB: The Athletic ranks BYU QB opponents into tiers Justin Berl, Getty Images https:// byucougarswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c ollege/cougars/football/2026/07/22/big-12-quarterback-tier-rankings/91016336007/?taid=6a6175b409ccf10001f1b60b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter …

- 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.

- 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.