BYU safety Raider Damuni confirms leg injury will sideline him for duration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:36 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

BYU safety Raider Damuni announced via social media that he will miss a significant portion of his senior season due to a leg injury. The injury occurred during the first half of the Cougars' 63-7 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday. While early concerns suggested a potential season-ending setback, Damuni clarified that he expects to return before the year concludes. Coach Kalani Sitake had previously stated the program was awaiting MRI results to determine his status. Tommy Prassas, who saw snaps against Utah Tech, is expected to step into a larger role in the secondary. BYU faces Arizona in its upcoming Week 2 matchup, as the team looks to adjust its defensive rotation without the veteran starter.
- •Raider Damuni suffered a leg injury in the first half against Utah Tech.
- •Damuni confirmed on Sunday that he will miss time but not the entire season.
- •Tommy Prassas is listed as the primary backup at safety for BYU.
- •BYU defeated Utah Tech 63-7 in its season opener.
- •The Cougars play Arizona in their next game in Week 2.
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — BYU defensive back Raider Damuni provides injury update ahead of Arizona game
"After a leg injury against Utah Tech, the veteran safety clarifies his recovery timeline as the Cougars scramble to replace him.
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