
BYU’s 2026 Football Depth Chart: Key Players Set for the Upcoming Season
Projected starters at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and other positions highlight a deep roster heading into the 2026 campaign.
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Projected starters at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and other positions highlight a deep roster heading into the 2026 campaign.

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

Fisher Ingersoll, a former college baseball player turned BYU football receiver, navigates a new path after proposing to Ellie Walbruch and joining the Cougars' roster

The Cougars are using the upcoming scrimmage to fine‑tune their depth charts and quarterback‑receiver rapport before the season kicks off.

BYU’s 2026 roster returns key starters who must sharpen pass rush, accuracy and consistency to unlock greater offensive and defensive potential.

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.

The Cougars are projected to dominate both sides of the ball, with standout players poised for accolades and a marquee broadcast appearance.

BYU's fall practice will spotlight Kyler Kasper, a former Oregon standout whose size and spring‑practice work have coaches optimistic about his role in the 2026 season.

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.

College football's ever‑changing rosters make wide receiver rankings volatile, prompting fantasy analysts to target high‑scoring, pass‑heavy offenses when building their 2026 draft boards.

BYU’s fall practice begins in early August 2026, spotlighting Jojo Phillips, a 6‑5, 205‑pound junior wide receiver whose physical growth, injury resilience, and mentorship of veteran teammates position him as a key catalyst for the Cougars’ offensive resurgence.

The University of Arizona’s football program is preparing for a challenging 2026 season, highlighted by key returning players, a stable coaching staff, and a slate of opponents that includes NAU, BYU, Northern Illinois, Washington State, Cincinnati and West Virginia.

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.

Blake Wong, a four-star recruit who turned down Ohio State, Oregon, UCLA and Utah, pledged to BYU, joining a talented group of receivers that includes Jaron Pula, Legend Glasker and Terrance Saryon. With standout performances from Spring Camp and a strong pipeline at quarterback and tight end, the Cougars’ offense looks poised to become one of the most potent in school history.

The 2026 All‑Big 12 Team reflects a forward‑looking view of talent, highlighting projected performance over past accolades and emphasizing the breadth of skill across the league.

Wide receiver Jojo Phillips, a BYU standout battling injuries, aims to finally stay healthy and help the Cougars contend this season.

A look at the pivotal 'what‑if' storylines that could determine whether BYU breaks into the top tier or faces unexpected setbacks in the upcoming season.

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.