BYU Cougars Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

Next game kickoff time

BYU Cougars plays Colorado State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachKalani Sitakesince 2016
Offensive CoordinatorAaron Roderick
Defensive CoordinatorKelly Poppinga
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #20 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 16.8

    85%

    Roster talent: 57th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #21 national

    6%

    Returning production: 79%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    7 adds in two-deep · avg 85 OVR · top add: W. Lyons (TE, 91, from USC)

    Camp battles to watch3
    Coach BYUTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for BYU?

    BYU Cougars starting lineup

    Bear Bachmeier is the projected starting quarterback for BYU as of September 16, 2026. Treyson Bourguet is listed second.

    BYU also projects LJ Martin at running back, Kyler Kasper at wide receiver and Walker Lyons at tight end.

    The full BYU Cougars two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Common questions

    Who is BYU's starting quarterback?
    Bear Bachmeier is the projected starting quarterback for BYU as of September 16, 2026. Treyson Bourguet is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for BYU?
    LJ Martin is the projected starter at running back for BYU, with Sione Moa listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for BYU?
    Kyler Kasper is the projected starter at wide receiver for BYU, with Reggie Frischknecht listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for BYU?
    Walker Lyons is the projected starter at tight end for BYU, with Roger Saleapaga II listed second.
    When was the BYU Cougars depth chart last updated?
    The BYU Cougars depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was BYU's record last season?
    BYU Cougars finished 12-2 (8-1 in Big 12 play).
    When does BYU Cougars play next?
    BYU Cougars plays Colorado State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full BYU roster

    Every player on the BYU Cougars depth chart, by position.