
BYU Football Readies for Crucial Big 12 Campaign
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.
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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.