⚡ 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.

- 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 .