
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.

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.

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.
At the Harrington Center for the Arts, brothers Bear and Tiger Bachmeier performed their first concert as the musical act Music Bachs, joined by uncle Don and coached by Kalani Sitake, as part of the city’s ‘Concerts in the Park’ series.

With 21 former four‑star recruits set for the 2026 fall camp, BYU is building the depth and talent needed to challenge for the Big 12 championship.

BYU quarterbacks Bear and Tiger Bachmeier spent a Saturday teaching youth football fundamentals at Maple Mountain High School, emphasizing service and gratitude to Cougar Nation.

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 4-star wide receiver from Norco, California, announced his commitment to Brigham Young University, bringing a potent offensive weapon to the 2027 roster and highlighting the program’s cultural appeal.

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.

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.

The 2026 schedule blends modest non‑conference foes with a gauntlet of top‑tier Big 12 rivals, setting the stage for a rebuilding Cyclones team under head coach Jimmy Rogers.

The 2026 Cyclones face a mixed slate of opponents, from Southeast Missouri State to BYU, as they navigate a challenging Big 12 landscape under head coach Jimmy Rogers.

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.