
Utah State Aggies Gear Up for 2026 with Depth and Experience
The Aggies' 2026 season preview centers on a deeper, more experienced lineup, featuring a strong quarterback competition, versatile playmakers, and fortified special teams.
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The Aggies' 2026 season preview centers on a deeper, more experienced lineup, featuring a strong quarterback competition, versatile playmakers, and fortified special teams.

With a 23‑4 record over the past two seasons, a No. 14 preseason ranking and a schedule that includes marquee matchups against Notre Dame and Utah, the BYU Cougars are poised for a breakout year. Coach Kalani Sitake’s humble approach and expert predictions of an 11‑1 campaign add to the excitement.

Offseason moves across Utah’s college football programs bring new coaches, player transfers and conference shifts, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Fall camp began on August 5 in Logan, featuring closed practices, a community fun day, a deep transfer class and a new Pac‑12 schedule.

Washington will open the 2026 season against Utah State, a newly joined Pac‑12 program led by coach Bronco Mendenhall and a transfer quarterback, in a game that could prove to be a surprising early‑season test.

Utah State’s first year in the Pac‑12 under head coach Bronco Mendenhall is marked by modest win expectations, a demanding schedule, and slim postseason odds.

Ahead of the 2026 kickoff, the Pac-12 unveils eight programs and a coaching roster that blends fresh talent with proven pedigree, setting the stage for a competitive year.

Mountain West coaches and players hail New Mexico’s strong roster and title aspirations, while renewing a historic rivalry with UTEP
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Utah State University has opened its 2026 football mini‑plan to the public, offering bundles of two to four games at a starting price of $15. The schedule includes home matchups against Idaho State, Troy, Washington State, Colorado State and Fresno State, plus a Flex game against Boise State, marking the team's first season in the Pac‑12 Conference.

The highly anticipated release of EA Sports College Football 27 will miss several prominent coaches, including Colorado’s Deion Sanders, who cited insufficient compensation for his digital likeness.

EA Sports' College Football 27 will launch without Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, who cites pay concerns, and several other prominent coaches are also missing, prompting fan disappointment and industry speculation.

During a recent Big 12 media session, Colorado coach Deion Sanders explained that his absence from EA Sports' College Football 27 likely stems from an insufficient offer, joining a growing list of power‑conference coaches left out of the revived title.

Utah State football coach Bronco Mendenhall organized a day-long trek to the American West Heritage Center where players pulled handcarts and explored the state's pioneer history, using the experience to deepen team cohesion and evaluate leadership.

Deion Sanders, known as Coach Prime, has withdrawn his likeness from EA Sports College Football 27, joining six other head coaches who have chosen not to be represented in the title. His selective approach to licensing deals shapes both his absence and the way his playstyle will be featured in the game.

The Cavaliers finished 2025 with eleven wins and an ACC title game appearance, and now aim to turn that momentum into back‑to‑back success by focusing on quarterback play, a stifling defense, and early conference victories.

Over the last ten seasons, BYU’s leading rushers have left an indelible mark, blending record‑breaking feats with strategic impacts that shaped the program’s trajectory.

The Aggies announced the hiring of Tim Harris and Gabriel Iniguez Jr. as defensive analysts, aiming to strengthen the team's defensive schemes ahead of the upcoming season.

David Joyce, once the head coach of Battle Mountain High School, has returned to Colorado to guide Summit High School, his former rival. He views rivalries as a catalyst for growth and plans to build friendly contests with nearby mountain communities.

Baldwin High School graduate Kaholi Krau, a 6‑foot‑6, 315‑pound offensive lineman, has pledged to play football at Utah State University, where he will join head coach Bronco Mendenhall’s program while maintaining a 4.1 GPA and offering advice to fellow student‑athletes.

Kaholi Krau, a senior at Baldwin High School, has pledged to play football at Utah State University, citing the program’s fit, proximity and supportive staff as key factors.

Kalani Sitake’s recent contract extension at Brigham Young University has unlocked new resources that are reshaping the Cougars’ athletic landscape, enabling staff retention, facility upgrades, and stronger competition across multiple sports.

A look at the Cougars' spring progress, key players, and the schedule that could shape their championship aspirations