No. 11 Cougars utilize tight end duo against opponents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
BYU's Walker Lyons and Roger Saleapaga II are establishing themselves as a significant tight end tandem this season. Both players have impressed with their early performance, showcasing effective blocking and receiving. BYU has employed a 12 personnel strategy to utilize both tight ends and enhance offensive capabilities. Lyons has recorded five catches for 44 yards while Saleapaga has three catches for 28 yards. The Cougars are set to face Colorado State on Saturday at Canvas Stadium.
- •Lyons and Saleapaga combine for eight receptions in two games so far.
- •BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick calls this the best tight end group at BYU since 2018.
- •The Cougars dominated Utah Tech 63-7, with both tight ends limited in the second half.
- •The upcoming matchup against Colorado State is scheduled for Saturday at 5:30 p.m. MDT.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — No. 11 Cougars’ two-headed monster at tight end making it difficult for opposing defenses
"Walker Lyons and Roger Saleapaga II form one of the most impressive tight end tandems in BYU history.
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