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2026 BYU Cougars football team

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2026 BYU Cougars football
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Conference Big 12 Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick (6th season)
Defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga (1st season)
Home stadium LaVell Edwards Stadium
Seasons
←  2025
2027 →
2026 Big 12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Arizona  0–0  0–0 
Arizona State  0–0  0–0 
Baylor  0–0  0–0 
BYU  0–0  0–0 
Cincinnati  0–0  0–0 
Colorado  0–0  0–0 
Houston  0–0  0–0 
Iowa State  0–0  0–0 
Kansas  0–0  0–0 
Kansas State  0–0  0–0 
Oklahoma State  0–0  0–0 
TCU  0–0  0–0 
Texas Tech  0–0  0–0 
UCF  0–0  0–0 
Utah  0–0  0–0 
West Virginia  0–0  0–0 
Championship: December 4, 2026
As of March 2, 2026
Rankings from AP poll

The 2026 BYU Cougars football team will represent Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars are led by 11th-year head coach Kalani Sitake and play their home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Contents

Offseason

Coaching changes

On January 2, 2026, it was announced that defensive coordinator and safeties coach Jay Hill would depart to take the same position at the University of Michigan. [1] The next day, defensive pass game coordinator and longtime cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford would follow Hill to help coach the Wolverines. [2] On January 8, 2026, defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator Kelly Poppinga was promoted to be the new defensive coordinator, while defensive tackles coach Sione Po'uha was promoted to associate head coach, replacing Hill in that role. Demario Warren was also hired from Boise State as the new defensive pass game coordinator, and initially also as cornerbacks coach to replace Gilford. [3] However, nearly a month later, Lewis Walker was hired away from North Dakota State to coach the cornerbacks, while Warren was assigned to oversee the safeties. That same day, BYU announced the promotions of Justin Ena to special teams coordinator, and senior defensive analyst Chad Kuaha'aha'a to outside linebackers coach. Poppinga and Po'uha's positional coaching roles were also further defined and adjusted, with Po'uha now overseeing the entire defensive line and Poppinga moving to coach the inside linebackers. [4]

2026 recruits

NamePos.HeightWeightHometownNotes
Brock Harris TE 6'6"238 St. George, Utah Mission prior to enrolling [5]
Adam Bywater LB 6'3"210 Holladay, Utah Mission prior to enrolling [6]
Antonio Johnson DB 6'4"180 Fort Worth, Texas [7]
Jax Tanner OL 6'4"275 Meridian, Idaho Mission prior to enrolling [8]
Graham Livingston WR 5'11"180 Providence, Utah Mission prior to enrolling [9]
Kaue Akana DB 6'3"200 Orem, Utah Mission prior to enrolling [10]
Bott Mulitalo OL 6'5"290 American Fork, Utah [11]
Justice Brathwaite DB 6'1"190 Gilbert, Arizona [12]
Nehemiah Kolone DL 6'4"265 Stillwater, Oklahoma [13]
Devaughn Eka RB 5'11"190 Lehi, Utah [14]
Braxton Lindsey DL 6'3"230 Rogers, Arkansas [15]
Matthew Mason DB 6'3"190 Las Vegas, Nevada [16]
Sefanaia Alatini DB 6'2"199 Mountain View, California [17]
Legend Glasker WR 6'2"175 Lehi, Utah [18]
Parker Ord TE 6'4"215 Frisco, Texas Mission prior to enrolling [19]
Ty Goettsche TE 6'6"225 Englewood, Colorado Mission prior to enrolling [20]
Lopeti Moala DL 6'4"255 Orem, Utah [21]
Terrance Saryon WR 5'11"175 Portland, Oregon [22]
Ryder Lyons QB 6'3"225 Folsom, California Mission prior to enrolling [23]
Jaron Pula WR 6'3"195 Highland, Utah [24]
Kennan Pula DB 6'3"195 Highland, Utah [25]
Gage Tanner LB 6'1"225 Meridian, Idaho [26]

2026 returned missionaries

Enoch Watson QB 6'3"202Freshman [27]
Jett Nelson WR 6'5"210Freshman [28]
Matthew Fredrick TE 6'5"230Freshman [29]
David Tangilanu DL 6'5"255Freshman [30]
Owen Borg LB 6'2"200Freshman [31]
Blake Lowe LB 6'3"205Freshman [32]
Talitu'i Pututau OL 6'5"260Freshman [33]
Adney Reid DL 6'5"225Freshman [34]
Micah Beckstead RB 5'11"210Freshman [35]
Ian Sanches K 6'0"180Freshman [36]
Josh Davis TE 6'4"225Freshman [37]

2026 other additions

NamePos.HeightWeightYearPrevious school
Kyler Kasper WR 6'6"210JuniorTransfer from University of Oregon [38]
Walker Lyons TE 6'4"245JuniorTransfer from University of Southern California [39]
Zak Yamauchi OL 6'4"325SophomoreTransfer from Stanford University [40]
Paki Finau OL 6'5"319SophomoreTransfer from University of Washington [41]
Jr Sia OL 6'5"325JuniorTransfer from Utah State University [42]
Cade Uluave LB 6'1"235SeniorTransfer from University of California, Berkeley [43]
Jake Clifton LB 6'2"222JuniorTransfer from Kansas State University [44]
Jayven Williams DB 6'2"185SeniorTransfer from Mississippi State University [45]
Roger Saleapaga TE 6'4"245JuniorTransfer from University of Oregon [46]
Seth Shigg DB 5'10"182FreshmanTransfer from Army University [47]
Daniel Taumoepeau LB 6'0"220SophomoreTransfer from Eastern Washington University [48]
Rayden Heintz LS 6'0"210SophomoreTransfer from Snow College [49]
Max Barker QB 6'0"190JuniorTransfer from Snow College [50]

2026 departures

NamePos.HeightWeightYearReason
Talan Alfrey DB 6'2"205SeniorGraduation
Mory Bamba DB 6'3"190SeniorGraduation
Jayden Dunlap DB 6'0"185SeniorGraduation
Ethan Erickson TE 6'5"245SeniorGraduation
Will Ferrin K 6'3"175SeniorGraduation
Garrison Grimes LS 6'2"220SeniorGraduation
Isaiah Jatta OL 6'6"315SeniorGraduation
Jack Kelly LB 6'2"242SeniorGraduation
Weylin Lapuaho OL 6'4"310SeniorGraduation
Austin Leausa OL 6'5"315SeniorGraduation
Logan Lutui DL 6'2"260SeniorGraduation
Enoch Nawahine RB 5'10"205SeniorGraduation
Kaufusi Pafoke DL 6'4"345SeniorGraduation
Chase Roberts WR 6'4"210SeniorGraduation
Carsen Ryan TE 6'4"250SeniorGraduation
John Taumoepeau DL 6'3"300SeniorGraduation
Tanner Wall DB 6'1"205SeniorGraduation
Sam Vander Haar P 6'0"220JuniorGraduation
Cole Hagen QB 6'1"185SophomoreGraduation
Emerson Geilman QB 6'4"207FreshmanMission
Tyler Payne LB 6'1"220FreshmanMission
Lamason Waller III WR 6'1"190FreshmanTransfer
Dominique McKenzie WR 5'11"180FreshmanTransfer
Jake Griffin OL 6'5"305SophomoreTransfer
Marcus McKenzie DB 5'11"185SophomoreTransfer
McCae Hillstead QB 5'10"195SophomoreTransfer
Ikinasio Tupou OL 6'6"295FreshmanTransfer
Tucker Kelleher TE 6'6"225FreshmanTransfer
Sani Tuala DL 6'5"270SophomoreTransfer
Sione Hingano OL 6'6"300FreshmanTransfer
Tayvion Beasley DB 5'11"185JuniorTransfer
Max Alford LB 6'1"230JuniorTransfer
Choe Bryant-Strother LB 6'3"240JuniorTransfer
Parker Kingston WR 5'11"185Junior
Carter Hancock WR 6'0"170Freshman
Quinn Hale WR 5'10"175Freshman
Naki Tuakoi LB 6'3"220Freshman
Anthony Olsen TE 6'4"250Junior

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 5 Utah Tech *
September 12 Arizona
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium
  • Provo, UT
September 19at Colorado State *
October 3at TCU
October 10 Iowa State
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium
  • Provo, UT
October 17 Notre Dame *
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium
  • Provo, UT
October 24at UCF
October 31 Arizona State
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium
  • Provo, UT
November 7at Utah
November 14 Baylor
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium
  • Provo, UT
November 21at Kansas
November 28 Cincinnati
  • LaVell Edwards Stadium
  • Provo, UT
  • *Non-conference game
  • Source: [51]

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePosition
Kalani Sitake Head coach
Sione Po'uha Associate head coach/defensive line coach
Kelly Poppinga Defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach
Aaron Roderick Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach
Justin Ena Special teams coordinator
TJ WoodsRun game coordinator/offensive line coach
Fesi SitakePassing game coordinator/wide receivers coach
Harvey Unga Running backs coach
Kevin M. Gilbride Tight ends coach
Demario Warren Defensive pass game coordinator/safeties coach
Lewis WalkerCornerbacks coach
Chad Kauha’aha’aOutside linebackers coach

Roster

2026 BYU Cougars football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 47 Bear Bachmeier So
QB 20Max BarkerSo
QB 10 Treyson Bourguet Sr
QB 17Enoch WatsonFr
OL 65Brigham AlexanderFr
OL 72Joe BrownSo
OL 79Kaden ChidesterJr
OL 53Paki FinauSo
OL 75Andrew GentrySr
OL 59Siosiua Latu-FinauFr
OL 76Jeff LewisFr
OL 53Strantz MangisiFr
OL 51Sonny MakasiniSr
OL 73Caden McKeeFr
OL 63Bruce MitchellSr
OL 52Bott MulitaloFr
OL 74Trevin OstlerSr
OL 67Trevor PaySo
OL 57Talitu'i PututauFr
OL 64Kyle SfarciocSr
OL 62Jr SiaJr
OL 78Ethan ThomasonFr
OL 68Andrew WilliamsFr
OL 56Zak YamauchiSo
RB 42Micah BecksteadFr
RB 28Jovesa DamuniSo
RB 25Devaughn EkaFr
RB 41Lucky FinauJr
RB 4 LJ Martin Sr
RB 34Charlie MiskaSo
RB 30Sione MoaSo
RB 38Logan PayneFr
RB 12Preston RexSr
TE 86Cole ClementFr
TE 44Josh DavisFr
TE 87Matthew FredrickFr
TE 7Walker LyonsJr
TE 82Noah MoeakiSo
TE 45Keayen NeadSr
TE 80Jacob NyeFr
TE 2Roger SaleapagaJr
TE 24Ethan WoodJr
TE 83Will ZundelSo
WR 19Tiger BachmeierSr
WR 33Jared EsplinFr
WR 7Reggie FrischknechtSo
WR 88Legend GlaskerFr
WR 5Cody HagenJr
WR 3Kyler KasperJr
WR 84Kila KeoneFr
WR 0Tei NacuaSo
WR 89Jett NelsonFr
WR 13Jojo PhillipsJr
WR 21Jaron PulaFr
WR 29Rowan ReaySr
WR 22Trey RobertsFr
WR 23Terrance SaryonFr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB Sefanaia AlatiniFr
DB 1Therrian AlexanderJr
DB 29Justice BrathwaiteFr
DB 39Crew ClarkFr
DB 26Jordyn CrissFr
DB 3Raider DamuniSr
DB 32Cannon DevriesSo
DB 20Kevin DoeJr
DB 37Joseph DouglasSo
DB Antonio JohnsonFr
DB 0Evan JohnsonSr
DB 2Jonathan KabeyaSo
DB 35Jarinn KalamaSo
DB 27Matthias LeachSo
DB 35Matthew MasonFr
DB 22Tommy PrassasSo
DB 25Kennan PulaFr
DB 11 Faletau Satuala Jr
DB 39Seth ShiggFr
DB 24Payton VanSteenkisteSo
DB 15Jayven WilliamsSr
DL 13Tausili AkanaJr
DL 59Siosefa BrownFr
DL 90Hunter CleggSo
DL 99Ulavai FetuliFr
DL 97Kinilau FonohemaSo
DL 96Justin KirklandSr
DL 41Nehemiah KoloneFr
DL 93Kelepi Latu-FinauFr
DL 30Braxton LindseyFr
DL 50Maverick McManusFr
DL 10Orion Maile-KaufusiSo
DL Lopeti MoalaFr
DL 42Adney ReidFr
DL 45Viliami Po'uhaJr
DL 94Anisi PurcellSr
DL 48Bodie SchoonoverSr
DL 58David TangilanuFr
DL 57Keanu TanuvasaSr
DL 52Vincent TautuaFr
DL 46Kendal WallFr
LB 47Berkley AlfreyFr
LB 44Ephraim AsiataSo
LB 43Owen BorgFr
LB 31Jake CliftonJr
LB 54Siale EseraJr
LB 16 Isaiah Glasker Sr
LB 21Miles HallJr
LB 18Ace KaufusiJr
LB 34Maika KaufusiJr
LB 55Blake LoweFr
LB 51Gage TannerFr
LB 34Daniel TaumoepeauJr
LB 5Nusi TaumoepeauSo
LB 4Cade UluaveSr
LB 23Pierson WatsonFr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
DS Rayden HeintzSo
DS 43Ty SmithFr
P 19Fuller ShurtzFr
K 97Matthias DunnSr
K 38Ian SanchesFr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[52]

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster

Depth chart

References

  1. ↑ "Jay Hill Exiting BYU To Join Michigan Wolverines Staff". January 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ "BYU Football Assistant Follows Jay Hill To Michigan". January 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "BYU promotes former LB Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator, adds Demario Warren".
  4. ↑ "BYU Football Hires Lewis Walker from North Dakota State, Announces Full Defensive Staff".
  5. ↑ "Brock Harris". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Adam Bywater". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Antonio Johnson". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Jax Tanner". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Graham Livingston". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Kaue Akana". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Bott Mulitalo". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Justice Brathwaite". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Nehemiah Kolone". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Devaughn Eka". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Braxton Lindsey". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Matthew Mason". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Sefanaia Alatini". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Legend Glasker". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Parker Ord". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Ty Goettsche". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Lopeti Moala". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Terrance Saryon". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Ryder Lyons". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Jaron Pula". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Kennan Pula". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 5, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Gage Tanner". BYU Cougars . Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Enoch Watson". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  28. ↑ "Jett Nelson". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  29. ↑ "Matthew Fredrick – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  30. ↑ "David Tangilanu – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  31. ↑ "Owen Borg – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  32. ↑ "Blake Lowe – 2024 BYU Football Recruiting Class". byucougars.com. BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Talitu'i "Tui" Pututau – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class". byucougars.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Adney Reid – 2024 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars . Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  35. ↑ "Micah Beckstead". BYU Cougars . Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  36. ↑ "Ian Sanches". BYU Cougars . Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  37. ↑ "Josh Davis". BYU Cougars . Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  38. ↑ "Kyler Kasper". BYU Cougars.
  39. ↑ "Walker Lyons". BYU Cougars.
  40. ↑ "Zak Yamauchi". BYU Cougars.
  41. ↑ "Paki Finau". BYU Cougars.
  42. ↑ "Jr Sia". BYU Cougars.
  43. ↑ "Cade Uluave". BYU Cougars.
  44. ↑ "Jake Clifton". BYU Cougars.
  45. ↑ "Jayven Williams". BYU Cougars.
  46. ↑ "Roger Saleapaga". BYU Cougars.
  47. ↑ "Seth Shigg". BYU Cougars.
  48. ↑ "Daniel Taumoepeau". BYU Cougars.
  49. ↑ "Rayden Heintz". BYU Cougars.
  50. ↑ "Max Barker". BYU Cougars.
  51. ↑ "2026 BYU Football Schedule". fbschedules.com.
  52. ↑ "BYU Men's Football Staff". BYU Athletics. Archived from the original on January 22, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  53. 1 2 "BYU Cougars Depth Chart".
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