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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.

- 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.

- Since 1990, the Doak Walker Award has been awarded to college football’s most outstanding running back, including BYU consensus All-American Luke Staley who won the prestigious award in 2001. - DALLAS — For a third consecutive season, BYU running back LJ Martin has been named a preseason candidate for the prestigious Doak Walker Award, presented annually by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.

- The prestigious Walter Camp Player of Year Award has been presented annually since 1967 by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. - NEW HAVEN, Connecticut — BYU running back LJ Martin was today named to the preseason watch list for the prestigious Walter Camp Player of Year Award, presented annually since 1967 by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

- BYU freshman RB Devaughn Eka scores a long touchdown in the first scrimmage of Fall Camp | BYU Photo

- The 6-foot-2, 225-pound BYU running back from El Paso, Texas, rushed for 1,305 yards to rank No. - 11 nationally in 2025. - CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — BYU running back LJ Martin , the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, was today named Sporting News second-team Preseason All-America.

- 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...

- 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.

- 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.