BYU and Utah players named to ESPN’s transfer all-sleeper team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
BYU and Utah both have players recognized in ESPN’s transfer all-sleeper team for the 2026 college football season. BYU’s Paki Finau, a tackle, has excelled as a critical left tackle, leading to first in run-blocking grade nationally. Utah’s Jireh Moe has emerged as a force on defense, recording eight tackles and a sack in a recent game against Arkansas. The recognition underscores the impact of transfers on team success early in the season. ESPN highlighted the performances at a quarter-season marker after nonconference play.
- •Paki Finau starts at left tackle for BYU, contributing to offensive success.
- •Jireh Moe's performance includes eight tackles in Utah's win over Arkansas.
- •Both players were unranked in ESPN's top 100 transfer list.
- •BYU and Utah are leveraging transfer talent after strong recruitment this offseason.
- •Finau and Moe represent broader trends among Big 12 teams utilizing transfers.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Both BYU and Utah have a player on ESPN’s transfer all-sleeper team
"The Cougars and Utes have found gems in the trenches from the transfer portal.
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