
BYU Announces 2026 Football Roster with 117 Players Ahead of Season Opener
The Cougars released their 2026 roster, highlighting key departures, medical retirements and fresh talent as the team gears up for its home opener against Utah Tech.
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The Cougars released their 2026 roster, highlighting key departures, medical retirements and fresh talent as the team gears up for its home opener against Utah Tech.

The first day of fall camp brought a refreshed roster, highlighting key player exits, new positions and weight transformations that will shape BYU’s strategy this year.

Kalani Sitake voices dissatisfaction with the Cougars' recent performance despite a 23‑4 record, emphasizing the need for continued growth as the 2026 season approaches.

An examination of five high‑profile BYU recruits whose collegiate trajectories failed to match the expectations set by their star ratings.

With the 2026 campaign opening against Utah Tech in under 40 days, BYU is shaping its roster around a returning head coach, a new offensive coordinator, and a running back poised to rewrite the program's record books.

With a 23‑4 record over the last two seasons and a second‑place preseason ranking, the Cougars are poised for a breakout year, highlighted by key players and a supportive coaching staff.

BYU junior safety Faletau Satuala will miss at least eight weeks after breaking his foot during a workout, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming season.

A look at the Cougars' projected lineup, highlighting the quarterback race, standout running back, receiver uncertainties, and the defensive units poised for impact.
With quarterback Bear Bachmeier and running back LJ Martin back in the fold, BYU enters the 2026 season as a contender, but injuries, eligibility issues, and staff changes loom large.

With quarterback Bear Bachmeier and running back LJ Martin back in the fold, BYU is being heralded as the Big 12’s most physically imposing squad. An anonymous assistant coach lauds the team’s coaching and talent, while Athlon Sports projects Texas Tech as champion and BYU as runner‑up, fueling optimism for a deep postseason run.

After a distinguished high school career and two seasons at BYU, wide receiver Cody Hagen has medically retired from football. He will remain a student at BYU as the team looks to fill the void left by his departure.

After a knee injury ended his junior season prospects, Cody Hagen medically retires from football, leaving BYU with a reshaped wide receiver unit and new faces ready to lead the offense.

After a promising collegiate career hampered by persistent injuries, Cody Hagen has decided to hang up his cleats, leaving a significant void in BYU's receiving corps.