BYU prepares for Arizona game amid injury reports for Damuni and Moa

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

BYU prepares for Arizona game amid injury reports for Damuni and Moa
Summary

BYU faces Arizona at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday without safety Raider Damuni, who sustained a lower left leg injury during a win over Utah Tech. Head coach Kalani Sitake confirmed Damuni is expected to return later this season, with defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga suggesting he could be back in a few weeks. Redshirt sophomore Tommy Prassas is listed as the starting strong safety on the team's latest depth chart. Meanwhile, running back Sione Moa remains under evaluation for an unspecified injury suffered during the same contest. Despite these absences, the team expects linebacker Isaiah Glasker to be available for the upcoming matchup. The Cougars enter the game ranked No. 14 as they prepare to face Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita.

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  • Raider Damuni will miss the Arizona game due to a lower left leg injury.
  • Tommy Prassas is set to start at strong safety for the Cougars.
  • Sione Moa remains under evaluation for an injury sustained last Saturday.
  • Isaiah Glasker and Nusi Taumoepeau are expected to play against Arizona.
  • BYU hosts Arizona on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. MT.
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  • 10:26 PMYahoo Sports‘We asked for a miracle and we got one’: Coaches update BYU’s injury situation ahead of Arizona game
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BYU coach Kalani Sitake addressed the Cougars' injury situation ahead of Saturday's Big 12 showdown with Arizona.

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