BYU begins fall camp with returning talent and new coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
BYU's fall camp opens with significant changes and familiar players. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier, center Bruce Mitchell, and running back LJ Martin, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year, are key returners from last season's 12-2 team. The Cougars also see new coaching staff, including a defensive coordinator and special teams coach. Coach Kalani Sitake highlights the continuity and momentum among the players as they prepare for the upcoming season. The mix of returning starters and newcomers aims to build on last year's success.
- •Bear Bachmeier returns as quarterback with several starting linemen.
- •LJ Martin rushed for 1,305 yards last season and is healthy this year.
- •New defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga brings fresh strategies.
- •Sitake cites player continuity and summer work as significant advantages.
- •Fall camp provides a chance to integrate new transfers effectively.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — New beginnings at BYU with familiar faces
"There is a lot of newness at BYU's fall camp, but fortunately for the Cougars, there is a lot of familiarity too.
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