The 2026 BYU Cougars football team will represent Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars are led by 11th-year head coach Kalani Sitake and play their home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Offseason
Coaching changes
On January 2, 2026, it was announced that defensive coordinator and safeties coach Jay Hill would depart to take the same position at the University of Michigan.[1] The next day, defensive pass game coordinator and longtime cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford would follow Hill to help coach the Wolverines.[2] On January 8, 2026, defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator Kelly Poppinga was promoted to be the new defensive coordinator, while defensive tackles coach Sione Po'uha was promoted to associate head coach, replacing Hill in that role. Demario Warren was also hired from Boise State as the new defensive pass game coordinator, and initially also as cornerbacks coach to replace Gilford.[3] However, nearly a month later, Lewis Walker was hired away from North Dakota State to coach the cornerbacks, while Warren was assigned to oversee the safeties. That same day, BYU announced the promotions of Justin Ena to special teams coordinator, and senior defensive analyst Chad Kuaha'aha'a to outside linebackers coach. Poppinga and Po'uha's positional coaching roles were also further defined and adjusted, with Po'uha now overseeing the entire defensive line and Poppinga moving to coach the inside linebackers.[4]
2026 recruits
| Name |
Pos. |
Height |
Weight |
Hometown |
Notes
|
| Brock Harris |
TE |
6'6" |
238 |
St. George, Utah |
Mission prior to enrolling [5]
|
| Adam Bywater |
LB |
6'3" |
210 |
Holladay, Utah |
Mission prior to enrolling [6]
|
| Antonio Johnson |
DB |
6'4" |
180 |
Fort Worth, Texas |
[7]
|
| Jax Tanner |
OL |
6'4" |
275 |
Meridian, Idaho |
Mission prior to enrolling [8]
|
| Graham Livingston |
WR |
5'11" |
180 |
Providence, Utah |
Mission prior to enrolling [9]
|
| Kaue Akana |
DB |
6'3" |
200 |
Orem, Utah |
Mission prior to enrolling [10]
|
| Bott Mulitalo |
OL |
6'5" |
290 |
American Fork, Utah |
[11]
|
| Justice Brathwaite |
DB |
6'1" |
190 |
Gilbert, Arizona |
[12]
|
| Nehemiah Kolone |
DL |
6'4" |
265 |
Stillwater, Oklahoma |
[13]
|
| Devaughn Eka |
RB |
5'11" |
190 |
Lehi, Utah |
[14]
|
| Braxton Lindsey |
DL |
6'3" |
230 |
Rogers, Arkansas |
[15]
|
| Matthew Mason |
DB |
6'3" |
190 |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
[16]
|
| Sefanaia Alatini |
DB |
6'2" |
199 |
Mountain View, California |
[17]
|
| Legend Glasker |
WR |
6'2" |
175 |
Lehi, Utah |
[18]
|
| Parker Ord |
TE |
6'4" |
215 |
Frisco, Texas |
Mission prior to enrolling[19]
|
| Ty Goettsche |
TE |
6'6" |
225 |
Englewood, Colorado |
Mission prior to enrolling[20]
|
| Lopeti Moala |
DL |
6'4" |
255 |
Orem, Utah |
[21]
|
| Terrance Saryon |
WR |
5'11" |
175 |
Portland, Oregon |
[22]
|
| Ryder Lyons |
QB |
6'3" |
225 |
Folsom, California |
Mission prior to enrolling[23]
|
| Jaron Pula |
WR |
6'3" |
195 |
Highland, Utah |
[24]
|
| Kennan Pula |
DB |
6'3" |
195 |
Highland, Utah |
[25]
|
| Gage Tanner |
LB |
6'1" |
225 |
Meridian, Idaho |
[26]
|
2026 returned missionaries
| Enoch Watson |
QB |
6'3" |
202 |
Freshman |
[27]
|
| Jett Nelson |
WR |
6'5" |
210 |
Freshman |
[28]
|
| Matthew Fredrick |
TE |
6'5" |
230 |
Freshman |
[29]
|
| David Tangilanu |
DL |
6'5" |
255 |
Freshman |
[30]
|
| Owen Borg |
LB |
6'2" |
200 |
Freshman |
[31]
|
| Blake Lowe |
LB |
6'3" |
205 |
Freshman |
[32]
|
| Talitu'i Pututau |
OL |
6'5" |
260 |
Freshman |
[33]
|
| Adney Reid |
DL |
6'5" |
225 |
Freshman |
[34]
|
| Micah Beckstead |
RB |
5'11" |
210 |
Freshman |
[35]
|
| Ian Sanches |
K |
6'0" |
180 |
Freshman |
[36]
|
| Josh Davis |
TE |
6'4" |
225 |
Freshman |
[37]
|
| Owen Geilman |
QB |
6'4" |
225 |
Freshman |
[38]
|
2026 other additions
2026 departures
| Name |
Pos. |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
Reason
|
| Talan Alfrey |
DB |
6'2" |
205 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Mory Bamba |
DB |
6'3" |
190 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Jayden Dunlap |
DB |
6'0" |
185 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Ethan Erickson |
TE |
6'5" |
245 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Will Ferrin |
K |
6'3" |
175 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Garrison Grimes |
LS |
6'2" |
220 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Isaiah Jatta |
OL |
6'6" |
315 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Jack Kelly |
LB |
6'2" |
242 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Weylin Lapuaho |
OL |
6'4" |
310 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Austin Leausa |
OL |
6'5" |
315 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Logan Lutui |
DL |
6'2" |
260 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Enoch Nawahine |
RB |
5'10" |
205 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Kaufusi Pafoke |
DL |
6'4" |
345 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Chase Roberts |
WR |
6'4" |
210 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Carsen Ryan |
TE |
6'4" |
250 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| John Taumoepeau |
DL |
6'3" |
300 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Tanner Wall |
DB |
6'1" |
205 |
Senior |
Graduation
|
| Sam Vander Haar |
P |
6'0" |
220 |
Junior |
Graduation
|
| Cole Hagen |
QB |
6'1" |
185 |
Sophomore |
Graduation
|
| Emerson Geilman |
QB |
6'4" |
207 |
Freshman |
Mission
|
| Tyler Payne |
LB |
6'1" |
220 |
Freshman |
Mission
|
| Lamason Waller III |
WR |
6'1" |
190 |
Freshman |
Transfer
|
| Dominique McKenzie |
WR |
5'11" |
180 |
Freshman |
Transfer
|
| Jake Griffin |
OL |
6'5" |
305 |
Sophomore |
Transfer
|
| Marcus McKenzie |
DB |
5'11" |
185 |
Sophomore |
Transfer
|
| McCae Hillstead |
QB |
5'10" |
195 |
Sophomore |
Transfer
|
| Ikinasio Tupou |
OL |
6'6" |
295 |
Freshman |
Transfer
|
| Tucker Kelleher |
TE |
6'6" |
225 |
Freshman |
Transfer
|
| Sani Tuala |
DL |
6'5" |
270 |
Sophomore |
Transfer
|
| Sione Hingano |
OL |
6'6" |
300 |
Freshman |
Transfer
|
| Tayvion Beasley |
DB |
5'11" |
185 |
Junior |
Transfer
|
| Max Alford |
LB |
6'1" |
230 |
Junior |
Transfer
|
| Choe Bryant-Strother |
LB |
6'3" |
240 |
Junior |
Transfer
|
| Parker Kingston |
WR |
5'11" |
185 |
Junior |
|
| Carter Hancock |
WR |
6'0" |
170 |
Freshman |
|
| Quinn Hale |
WR |
5'10" |
175 |
Freshman |
|
| Naki Tuakoi |
LB |
6'3" |
220 |
Freshman |
|
| Anthony Olsen |
TE |
6'4" |
250 |
Junior |
|
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|
| September 5 | Utah Tech* | | |
| September 12 | Arizona | - LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Provo, UT
| |
| September 19 | at Colorado State* | | |
| October 3 | at TCU | | |
| October 10 | Iowa State | - LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Provo, UT
| |
| October 17 | Notre Dame* | - LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Provo, UT
| |
| October 24 | at UCF | | |
| October 31 | Arizona State | - LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Provo, UT
| |
| November 7 | at Utah | | |
| November 14 | Baylor | - LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Provo, UT
| |
| November 21 | at Kansas | | |
| November 28 | Cincinnati | - LaVell Edwards Stadium
- Provo, UT
| |
- *Non-conference game
- Source: [52]
|
Game summaries
vs Utah Tech
| Statistics |
UTU |
BYU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Utah Tech
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
| Statistics |
ARIZ |
BYU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Arizona
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
at Colorado State
| Statistics |
BYU |
CSU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| Colorado State
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
at TCU
| Statistics |
BYU |
TCU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| TCU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
vs Iowa State
Iowa State Cyclones (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
| Statistics |
ISU |
BYU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Iowa State
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
vs Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
| Statistics |
ND |
BYU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Notre Dame
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
at UCF
| Statistics |
BYU |
UCF
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| UCF
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
vs Arizona State
Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
| Statistics |
ASU |
BYU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Arizona State
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
at Utah
| Statistics |
BYU |
UTAH
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| Utah
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
vs Baylor
Baylor Bears (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
| Statistics |
BAY |
BYU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Baylor
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
at Kansas
| Statistics |
BYU |
KU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| Kansas
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
vs Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bearcats (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
| Statistics |
CIN |
BYU
|
| First downs |
|
|
| Plays–yards |
|
|
| Rushes–yards |
|
|
| Passing yards |
|
|
| Passing: comp–att–int |
|
|
| Time of possession |
|
|
| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Cincinnati
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
| BYU
|
Passing
|
|
|
| Rushing
|
|
|
| Receiving
|
|
|
Personnel
Coaching staff
| Name
|
Position
|
| Kalani Sitake |
Head coach
|
| Sione Po'uha |
Associate head coach/defensive line coach
|
| Kelly Poppinga |
Defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach
|
| Aaron Roderick |
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach
|
| Justin Ena |
Special teams coordinator
|
| TJ Woods |
Run game coordinator/offensive line coach
|
| Fesi Sitake |
Passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach
|
| Harvey Unga |
Running backs coach
|
| Kevin M. Gilbride |
Tight ends coach
|
| Demario Warren |
Defensive pass game coordinator/safeties coach
|
| Lewis Walker |
Cornerbacks coach
|
| Chad Kauha’aha’a |
Outside linebackers coach
|
Roster
| 2026 BYU Cougars football team roster
|
| Players
|
Coaches
|
Offense
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| QB
|
47
|
Bear Bachmeier
|
So
|
| QB
|
20
|
Max Barker
|
So
|
| QB
|
10
|
Treyson Bourguet
|
Sr
|
| QB
|
20
|
Owen Geilman
|
So
|
| QB
|
17
|
Enoch Watson
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
65
|
Brigham Alexander
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
72
|
Joe Brown
|
So
|
| OL
|
79
|
Kaden Chidester
|
Jr
|
| OL
|
53
|
Paki Finau
|
So
|
| OL
|
75
|
Andrew Gentry
|
Sr
|
| OL
|
59
|
Siosiua Latu-Finau
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
76
|
Jeff Lewis
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
53
|
Strantz Mangisi
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
51
|
Sonny Makasini
|
Sr
|
| OL
|
73
|
Caden McKee
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
63
|
Bruce Mitchell
|
Sr
|
| OL
|
52
|
Bott Mulitalo
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
74
|
Trevin Ostler
|
Sr
|
| OL
|
67
|
Trevor Pay
|
So
|
| OL
|
57
|
Talitu'i Pututau
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
64
|
Kyle Sfarcioc
|
Sr
|
| OL
|
62
|
Jr Sia
|
Jr
|
| OL
|
78
|
Ethan Thomason
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
68
|
Andrew Williams
|
Fr
|
| OL
|
56
|
Zak Yamauchi
|
So
|
| RB
|
42
|
Micah Beckstead
|
Fr
|
| RB
|
28
|
Jovesa Damuni
|
So
|
| RB
|
25
|
Devaughn Eka
|
Fr
|
| RB
|
41
|
Lucky Finau
|
Jr
|
| RB
|
4
|
LJ Martin
|
Sr
|
| RB
|
34
|
Charlie Miska
|
So
|
| RB
|
30
|
Sione Moa
|
So
|
| RB
|
38
|
Logan Payne
|
Fr
|
| RB
|
12
|
Preston Rex
|
Sr
|
| TE
|
86
|
Cole Clement
|
Fr
|
| TE
|
44
|
Josh Davis
|
Fr
|
| TE
|
87
|
Matthew Fredrick
|
Fr
|
| TE
|
7
|
Walker Lyons
|
Jr
|
| TE
|
82
|
Noah Moeaki
|
So
|
| TE
|
45
|
Keayen Nead
|
Sr
|
| TE
|
80
|
Jacob Nye
|
Fr
|
| TE
|
2
|
Roger Saleapaga
|
Jr
|
| TE
|
24
|
Ethan Wood
|
Jr
|
| TE
|
83
|
Will Zundel
|
So
|
| WR
|
19
|
Tiger Bachmeier
|
Sr
|
| WR
|
33
|
Jared Esplin
|
Fr
|
| WR
|
18
|
Reggie Frischknecht
|
So
|
| WR
|
88
|
Legend Glasker
|
Fr
|
| WR
|
5
|
Cody Hagen
|
Jr
|
| WR
|
3
|
Kyler Kasper
|
Jr
|
| WR
|
84
|
Kila Keone
|
Fr
|
| WR
|
0
|
Tei Nacua
|
So
|
| WR
|
89
|
Jett Nelson
|
Fr
|
| WR
|
13
|
Jojo Phillips
|
Jr
|
| WR
|
21
|
Jaron Pula
|
Fr
|
| WR
|
29
|
Rowan Reay
|
Sr
|
| WR
|
22
|
Trey Roberts
|
Fr
|
| WR
|
23
|
Terrance Saryon
|
Fr
|
|
Defense
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| DB
|
|
Sefanaia Alatini
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
1
|
Therrian Alexander
|
Jr
|
| DB
|
29
|
Justice Brathwaite
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
39
|
Crew Clark
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
26
|
Jordyn Criss
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
3
|
Raider Damuni
|
Sr
|
| DB
|
32
|
Cannon Devries
|
So
|
| DB
|
20
|
Kevin Doe
|
Jr
|
| DB
|
37
|
Joseph Douglas
|
So
|
| DB
|
|
Antonio Johnson
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
0
|
Evan Johnson
|
Sr
|
| DB
|
2
|
Jonathan Kabeya
|
So
|
| DB
|
17
|
Jarinn Kalama
|
So
|
| DB
|
27
|
Matthias Leach
|
So
|
| DB
|
35
|
Matthew Mason
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
22
|
Tommy Prassas
|
So
|
| DB
|
25
|
Kennan Pula
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
11
|
Faletau Satuala
|
Jr
|
| DB
|
39
|
Seth Shigg
|
Fr
|
| DB
|
24
|
Payton VanSteenkiste
|
So
|
| DB
|
15
|
Jayven Williams
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
13
|
Tausili Akana
|
Jr
|
| DL
|
59
|
Siosefa Brown
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
90
|
Hunter Clegg
|
So
|
| DL
|
99
|
Ulavai Fetuli
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
97
|
Kinilau Fonohema
|
So
|
| DL
|
96
|
Justin Kirkland
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
41
|
Nehemiah Kolone
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
93
|
Kelepi Latu-Finau
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
30
|
Braxton Lindsey
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
50
|
Maverick McManus
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
10
|
Orion Maile-Kaufusi
|
So
|
| DL
|
|
Lopeti Moala
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
42
|
Adney Reid
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
45
|
Viliami Po'uha
|
Jr
|
| DL
|
94
|
Anisi Purcell
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
48
|
Bodie Schoonover
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
58
|
David Tangilanu
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
57
|
Keanu Tanuvasa
|
Sr
|
| DL
|
52
|
Vincent Tautua
|
Fr
|
| DL
|
46
|
Kendal Wall
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
47
|
Berkley Alfrey
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
44
|
Ephraim Asiata
|
So
|
| LB
|
43
|
Owen Borg
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
31
|
Jake Clifton
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
54
|
Siale Esera
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
16
|
Isaiah Glasker
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
21
|
Miles Hall
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
18
|
Ace Kaufusi
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
33
|
Maika Kaufusi
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
55
|
Blake Lowe
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
51
|
Gage Tanner
|
Fr
|
| LB
|
34
|
Daniel Taumoepeau
|
Jr
|
| LB
|
5
|
Nusi Taumoepeau
|
So
|
| LB
|
4
|
Cade Uluave
|
Sr
|
| LB
|
23
|
Pierson Watson
|
Fr
|
|
Special teams
| Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
| DS
|
|
Rayden Heintz
|
So
|
| DS
|
43
|
Ty Smith
|
Fr
|
| P
|
19
|
Fuller Shurtz
|
Fr
|
| K
|
97
|
Matthias Dunn
|
Sr
|
| K
|
38
|
Ian Sanches
|
Fr
|
|
- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
[53]
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
Roster
|
Depth chart
Defense [54]
|
| FS
|
| Raider Damuni
|
| Matthias Leach
|
| Payton VanSteenkiste
|
|
| WLB
|
MLB
|
SLB
|
| Ace Kaufusi
|
Siale Esera
|
Isaiah Glasker
|
| Ephraim Asiata
|
Miles Hall
|
Nusi Taumeopeau
|
| Berkley Alfrey
|
Pierson Watson
|
Maika Kaufusi
|
|
|
| CB
|
| Therrian Alexander III
|
| Jonathan Kabeya
|
| Jordyn Criss
|
|
|
| DE
|
DT
|
DT
|
DE
|
| Bodie Schoonover
|
Justin Kirkland
|
Keanu Tanuvasa
|
Hunter Clegg
|
| Viliami Po'uha
|
Ulavai Fetuli
|
Anisi Purcell
|
Tausili AKana
|
| Orion Maile-Kaufusi
|
Kelepi Latu-Finau
|
Kendal Wall
|
Kinilau Fonohema
|
|
|
| CB
|
| Evan Johnson
|
| Cannon Devries
|
| Kevin Doe
|
|
Offense [54]
|
| X-Receiver
|
| JoJo Phillips
|
| Tiger Bachmeier
|
| Trey Roberts
|
|
|
| LT
|
LG
|
C
|
RG
|
RT
|
| Ethan Thomason
|
Sonny Makasini
|
Bruce Mitchell
|
Kyle Sfarcioc
|
Andrew Gentry
|
| Jeff Lewis
|
Joe Brown
|
Trevor Pay
|
David Clifford
|
Kaden Chidester
|
| Brigham Alexander
|
Siosiua Latu-Finau
|
Strantz Mangisi
|
Caden Mckee
|
Andrew Williams
|
|
| TE
|
| Keayen Nead
|
| Noah Moeaki
|
| Trevin Ostler
|
|
| Z-Receiver
|
| Cody Hagen
|
| Tei Nacua
|
| Reggie Frischknecht
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Key reserves
|
| DL Vincent Tautua
|
| WR Kila Keone
|
| DB Crew Clark
|
| WR Rowan Reay
|
| TE Will Zundel
|
| TE Jacob Nye
|
| DL Maverick McManus
|
| TE Ethan Wood
|
|
|
|
| FB
|
| Sione Moa
|
| Logan Payne
|
| Lucky Finau
|
|
| Special teams
|
| PK Matthias Dunn
|
| PK Ian Sanches
|
| P Sam Vander Haar
|
| P Fuller Shurtz
|
KR Cody Hagan KR Tiger Bachmeier
|
PR Tiger Bachmeiern PR Cannon Devries
|
LS Ty Smith LS
|
H Fuller Schurtz H
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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