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BYU football starters ruled out for game against Colorado State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:39 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

BYU football starters ruled out for game against Colorado State
Summary

The 11th-ranked BYU Cougars will face Colorado State without tight end Roger Saleapaga II, offensive lineman Kyle Sfarcioc, and wide receiver Tiger Bachmeier, all of whom are sidelined due to injuries. This matchup marks BYU's first road game of the season, taking place at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. The Cougars are looking to maintain momentum against a Colorado State team that hasn't beaten a ranked opponent at home in 36 years. Kickoff has been delayed to 8:15 p.m. ET due to weather. BYU currently holds a 2-0 record, while the Rams also enter the game with a 2-0 start.

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  • •BYU is without Saleapaga, Sfarcioc, and Bachmeier due to injuries.
  • •Kickoff is delayed to 8:15 p.m. ET due to lightning.
  • •BYU is 2-0, facing a 2-0 Colorado State team.
  • •Rams have not defeated a ranked opponent at home since 1990.
  • •The game is part of a historical context for Colorado State football.
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  • 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Two BYU football starters ruled out against Colorado State
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Injuries to key offensive playmakers force the Cougars to test their depth in Fort Collins as the Rams aim to snap a decades-long losing streak against ranked opponents.

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