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Big 12 · 2026

BYU Cougars

1st in Big 12 · AP #8

5–02026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record5–05 completed games reported
Points per game34.6Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game13.4Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate52.2%CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 5 completed games reported in 2026, BYU has scored 173 points and allowed 67. Its scoring margin is 21.2 points per game. The offense has stayed on schedule on 52.2% of measured plays. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 10, 10:05 PM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About BYU

College football program representing Brigham Young University

BYU Cougars competes in Big 12. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The BYU Cougars football team is the college football program representing Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah. The Cougars began collegiate football competition in 1922, and have won 23 conference championships and one national championship in 1984.

Inception (Wikidata)
1922
Adapted from BYU Cougars football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1379473104 · Source revised
Conference
Big 12
Latest ranking
AP #8
Home venue
LaVell Edwards Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

BYU news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Sep 5
vsUtah Tech
W 63–7LaVell Edwards Stadium
Sep 12
vsArizona
W 28–17LaVell Edwards Stadium
Sep 19
@Colorado St
W 41–23Canvas Stadium
Oct 3
@TCU
W 17–10Amon G. Carter Stadium
Oct 9
vsIowa State
W 24–10LaVell Edwards Stadium
Oct 17
vsNotre Dame
7:30 PM ETLaVell Edwards Stadium
Oct 24
@UCF
12:00 AM ETAcrisure Bounce House
Oct 31
vsArizona St
12:00 AM ETLaVell Edwards Stadium
Nov 7
@Utah
12:00 AM ETRice-Eccles Stadium
Nov 14
vsBaylor
12:00 AM ETLaVell Edwards Stadium
Nov 21
@Kansas
12:00 AM ETDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Nov 28
vsCincinnati
12:00 AM ETLaVell Edwards Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

66Brigham AlexanderOL6' 5"320 lbsFreshmanSan Tan Valley, AZ
54Jake AlexanderOL6' 6"270 lbsFreshmanSan Tan Valley, AZ
47Bear BachmeierQB6' 2"230 lbsSophomoreMurrieta, CA
19Tiger BachmeierWR6' 1"190 lbsSeniorMurrieta, CA
42Micah BecksteadRB5' 10"238 lbsFreshmanProvo, UT
10Treyson BourguetQB6' 2"210 lbsSeniorTucson, AZ
72Joe BrownOL6' 4"310 lbsSophomoreCedar Hills, UT
28Jovesa DamuniRB6' 0"195 lbsSophomoreProvidence, UT
44Josh DavisTE6' 4"240 lbsFreshmanHighland, UT
25Devaughn EkaRB5' 11"195 lbsFreshmanLehi, UT
33Jared EsplinWR6' 1"195 lbsFreshmanProvo, UT
41Lucky FinauRB5' 11"220 lbsJuniorSandy, UT
58Paki FinauOL6' 5"310 lbsSophomoreHesperia, CA
87Matthew FredrickTE6' 5"242 lbsFreshmanSalt Lake City, UT
18Reggie FrischknechtWR6' 4"207 lbsSophomoreEphraim, UT
16Owen GeilmanQB6' 4"220 lbsFreshmanBountiful, UT
75Andrew GentryOL6' 8"310 lbsSeniorLittleton, CO
1Legend GlaskerWR6' 1"175 lbsFreshmanLehi, UT
26Fisher IngersollWR6' 2"195 lbsSeniorAmerican Fork, UT
3Kyler KasperWR6' 6"212 lbsJuniorChandler, AZ
84Kila KeoneWR6' 4"185 lbsFreshmanPacific Palisades, HI
59Siosiua Latu-FinauOL6' 5"310 lbsFreshmanEast Oakland, CA
76Jeff LewisOL6' 6"295 lbsFreshmanOrem, UT
7Walker LyonsTE6' 4"245 lbsJuniorFolsom, CA
51Sonny MakasiniOL6' 4"315 lbsSeniorProvo, UT
ESPN · Updated Oct 10, 10:05 PM UTCData methodology
PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage65.5
Completions78
Interception Percentage1.70
Interceptions2
Longest Pass75
Net Passing Yards1,048
Net Passing Yards Per Game209.6
Passing Attempts119
Passing Touchdown %6.70
Passing Touchdowns8
Passer Rating158.2
Total Sacks3

Rushing

Rushing Attempts186
Rushing Yards1,119
Yards Per Rush Attempt6.0
Long Rushing56
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns14
Rushing Yards Per Game223.8
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs59
Team Games Played5
Total Yards2,167

Receiving

Receptions78
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,048
Receiving Yards1,048
Receiving Touchdowns8
Long Reception75
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game209.6
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch438
Receiving First Downs39

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs100
Rushing 1st downs59
Passing 1st downs39
1st downs by penalty2
Third Down Conversions31
Third Down Attempts57
3rd down %54.39
Fourth Down Conversions0
First Downs Attempts4
4th down %0.00
Total Penalties33
Total Penalty Yards284

Defense

Solo Tackles164
Assist Tackles114
Total Tackles278
Sacks11
Sack Yards77
Stuffs42
Passes Defended23
Average Interception Yards19.0
Long Interception59
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked0
Tackles For Loss26

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions6
Interception Yards114
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles4
Forced Fumbles0
Fumbles Recovered1
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played5

Returning

Kick Returns3
Kick Return Yards126
Yards Per Kick Return42.0
Long Kick Return100
Kick Return Touchdowns1
Punt Returns13
Punt Return Yards164
Yards Per Punt Return12.6
Long Punt Return46
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made4
Field Goal Attempts5
Field Goal Percentage80.0
Long Field Goal Made49
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-291
Field Goal Attempts 30-391
Field Goal Attempts 40-493
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made23
Extra Point Attempts23
Extra Point Percentage100.0

Punting

Punts15
Punt Yards684
Long Punt54
Gross Average Punt Yards45.6
Net Average Punt Yards45.6
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 203
Touchbacks0
Fair Catches10
Punt Returns1
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns14
Receiving Touchdowns8
Return Touchdowns1
Total Touchdowns23
Field Goals4
Kick Extra Points23
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points173
Total Points Per Game34.6
ESPN · Updated Oct 10, 10:05 PM UTCData methodology