BYU prepares for 2026 football season with schedule release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
BYU opens its 2026 football season on September 5 with a home game against Utah Tech. Head coach Kalani Sitake enters his tenth season leading the program, which recorded a 12-2 finish in 2025. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier returns to the roster after turning down several NIL offers to remain in Provo. The 2026 slate features a notable home matchup against No. 4 Notre Dame on October 17. Following the regular season, the Big 12 Championship game is scheduled for December 5. The team seeks to build on consecutive seasons that saw only four combined losses while aiming for a College Football Playoff appearance.
- •BYU starts the 2026 season against Utah Tech on September 5.
- •Quarterback Bear Bachmeier returned to the team for the upcoming season.
- •The team hosts No. 4 Notre Dame on October 17 in Provo.
- •The 2026 Big 12 Championship game is set for December 5 on ABC.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — BYU football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
"The Cougars could be Playoff bound this season.
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