BYU football completes preseason camp, focuses on upcoming season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

BYU's football team concluded its preseason training camp ahead of the 2026 season, with coach Kalani Sitake affirming they achieved their goals. The Cougars prepared for their season opener against Utah Tech on Saturday at 6 p.m. MDT. The defense stood out during the latter part of camp, with cornerbacks Jayven Williams and Evan Johnson each recording interceptions. Sitake reported no catastrophic injuries from camp, though some players may not be fully healthy for the opener. The Cougars return key players, including quarterback Bear Bachmeier and preseason Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year LJ Martin, aiming for a successful season amidst a few lingering questions regarding their special teams unit.
- •BYU completes preseason camp with no major injuries reported.
- •Defense showed improvement with key interceptions late in camp.
- •Quarterback Bear Bachmeier enters season lighter and more agile.
- •BYU faces Utah Tech in home opener on Saturday at 6 p.m. MDT.
- •Concerns remain over the special teams unit after significant offseason losses.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — That’s a wrap: What we learned about BYU’s 2026 football team in preseason training camp
"BYU coach Kalani Sitake on what was accomplished in preseason training camp, what the Cougars are doing to stay healthy for opener.
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