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Linebacker Jake Clifton joins BYU football following Kansas State transfer

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Linebacker Jake Clifton joins BYU football following Kansas State transfer

Summary

Linebacker Jake Clifton has joined the BYU football program after transferring from Kansas State. Clifton, a junior, signed with the Cougars in January following his return from a two-year church mission in Nicaragua. Although he was not recruited by BYU out of high school, current coaching staff connections facilitated his arrival. Clifton joins a linebacker group that includes Cade Uluave and Isaiah Glasker. While he expects to contribute on special teams and provide depth, the team's depth chart released Monday lists him as a co-starter. The No. 14 Cougars open their season Saturday against Utah Tech.

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•Jake Clifton transferred to BYU after playing at Kansas State.
•The linebacker previously served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
•BYU lists the junior as a co-starter on the depth chart released Monday.
•The team faces Utah Tech on Saturday at 6 p.m. MDT.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State transfer linebacker Jake Clifton brings Big 12 experience to 2026 Cougars

What they're saying

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After joining a deep and talented linebackers room in January, BYU's Jake Clifton is willing to be patient and learn from standouts Cade Uluave and Isaiah Glasker.
— Yahoo Sports

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