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2025 BYU Cougars football | |
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Conference | Big 12 Conference |
Record | 0–0 (0–0 Big 12) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Aaron Roderick (5th season) |
Defensive coordinator | Jay Hill (3rd season) |
Home stadium | LaVell Edwards Stadium |
Seasons← 20242026 → |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baylor | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BYU | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Houston | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma State | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TCU | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas Tech | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UCF | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: 2025 Big 12 Championship Game | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rankings from CFP Rankings |
The 2025 BYU Cougars football team represents Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars are led by tenth-year head coach Kalani Sitake and play their home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Offseason
Coaching changes
2025 recruits
Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Hometown | Notes |
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Tucker Kelleher | TE | 6'6" | 225 | Alpharetta, Georgia | |
Tyler Payne | LB | 6'1" | 220 | Pleasant View, Utah | |
Will Walker | K | 6'5" | 210 | Riverton, Utah | Mission prior to enrolling |
Andrew Williams | OL | 6'8" | 280 | Kirksville, Missouri | |
Austin Pay | OL | 6'7" | 295 | Highland, Utah | Mission prior to enrolling |
Sale Fano | DL | 6'4" | 225 | Saratoga Springs, Utah | Mission prior to enrolling |
Kendal Wall | DL | 6'5" | 215 | Herriman, Utah | |
Bryce Blake | TE | 6'5" | 235 | Camarillo, California | Mission prior to enrolling |
Jackson Doman | TE | 6'6" | 220 | Canby, Oregon | Mission prior to enrolling |
Ulavai Fetuli | DL | 6'4" | 245 | Laie, Hawaii | |
Kelepi Finau | DL | 6'5" | 250 | Oakland, California | |
Kingston Keanaaina | RB | 6'0" | 205 | Union City, California | Mission prior to enrolling |
Nolan Keeney | QB | 6'5" | 226 | Tualatin, Oregon | Mission prior to enrolling |
Lamason Waller III | WR | 6'1" | 178 | Hesperia, California | |
Siosiua Finau | OL | 6'6" | 295 | Oakland, California | |
Taani Makasini | LB | 6'1" | 200 | Provo, Utah | Mission prior to enrolling |
Vincent Tautua | DL | 6'3" | 250 | Ewa Beach, Hawaii | |
Cale Breslin | RB | 5'11" | 186 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
2024 returned missionaries
Cannon Devries | DB | 6'0" | 165 | Freshman | |
Cooper Ross | DL | 6'5" | 245 | Freshman | |
Pierson Watson | LB | 6'3" | 210 | Freshman | |
Ethan Thomason | OL | 6'8" | 320 | Freshman | |
Hunter Clegg | DL | 6'4" | 240 | Freshman |
2024 other additions
Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Previous school |
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Carsen Ryan | TE | 6'4" | 256 | Senior | Transfer from University of Utah |
Kyle Sfarcioc | OL | 6'4" | 295 | Senior | Transfer from Southern Utah University |
Anisi Purcell | DL | 6'3" | 266 | Junior | Transfer from Southern Utah University |
Tausili Akana | DL | 6'4" | 220 | Sophomore | Transfer from University of Texas |
Andrew Gentry | OL | 6'7" | 327 | Junior | Transfer from University of Michigan |
Keanu Tanuvasa | DL | 6'4" | 301 | Junior | Transfer from University of Utah |
Max Alford | LB | 6'1" | 245 | Sophomore | Transfer from Utah State University |
Naki Tuakoi | DL | 6'3" | 230 | Freshman | Previously Signed in 2024 |
2024 departures
Name | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Reason |
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Isaiah Bagnah | DE | 6'4" | 245 | Senior | Graduation |
Mory Bamba | DB | 6'3" | 195 | Senior | Graduation |
Tyler Batty | DE | 6'5" | 275 | Senior | Graduation |
Gerry Bohanon | QB | 6'3" | 225 | Senior | Graduation |
Marque Collins | DB | 5'11" | 175 | Senior | Graduation |
Sam Dawe | OL | 6'3" | 310 | Sophomore | Graduation |
Caleb Etienne | OL | 6'8" | 320 | Senior | Graduation |
Mason Fakahua | TE | 6'2" | 245 | Senior | Graduation |
Keanu Hill | TE | 6'4" | 240 | Senior | Graduation |
Brayden Keim | OL | 6'9" | 315 | Senior | Graduation |
Darius Lassiter | WR | 6'2" | 210 | Senior | Graduation |
Logan Lutui | DL | 6'2" | 255 | Senior | Graduation |
Blake Mangelson | DL | 6'5" | 275 | Senior | Graduation |
John Nelson | DL | 6'4" | 290 | Senior | Graduation |
Ray Paulo | TE | 6'3" | 255 | Senior | Graduation |
Connor Pay | OL | 6'5" | 315 | Senior | Graduation |
Jakob Robinson | DB | 5'11" | 170 | Senior | Graduation |
Hinckley Ropati | RB | 5'9" | 220 | Senior | Graduation |
Mata'ava Ta'ase | TE | 6'3" | 255 | Senior | Graduation |
Miles Davis | RB | 6'0" | 215 | Junior | Transfer |
Micah Harper | DB | 5'10" | 195 | Junior | Transfer |
Kody Epps | WR | 5'11" | 187 | Junior | Transfer |
Jackson Bowers | TE | 6'3" | 245 | Freshman | Transfer |
Dalton Riggs | LS | 6'3" | 230 | Sophomore | Transfer |
Crew Wakley | DB | 6'0" | 200 | Junior | Transfer |
Tyler West | WR | 5'10" | 165 | Freshman | Transfer |
Dallin Havea | DL | 6'2" | 275 | Freshman | Transfer |
Aisea Moa | LB | 6'2" | 235 | Sophomore | Transfer |
Dallin Johnson | DL | 6'3" | 295 | Freshman | Transfer |
Prince Zombo | WR | 6'0" | 190 | Freshman | Transfer |
Noah Lugo | QB | 6'2" | 195 | Freshman | Transfer |
David Latu | DL | 6'4" | 305 | Junior | Transfer |
Sione Moa | LB | 6'1" | 230 | Junior | Transfer |
Jake Eichorn | OL | 6'5" | 300 | Junior | Transfer |
Ryner Swanson | TE | 6'4" | 245 | Freshman | Mission |
Schedule
Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
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August 30 | Portland State* | ||
September 6 | Stanford* |
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September 20 | at East Carolina* | ||
TBA | TCU |
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TBA | UCF |
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TBA | Utah |
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TBA | West Virginia |
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TBA | at Arizona | ||
TBA | at Cincinnati | ||
TBA | at Colorado | ||
TBA | at Iowa State | ||
TBA | at Texas Tech | ||
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Game summaries
vs Portland State
Pregame line | Over/under |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Vikings | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
- Date: August 30
Game information |
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Statistics | PSU | BYU |
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First downs | ||
Plays–yards | ||
Rushes–yards | ||
Passing yards | ||
Passing: comp–att–int | ||
Turnovers | ||
Time of possession |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Portland State | Passing | ||
Rushing | |||
Receiving | |||
BYU | Passing | ||
Rushing | |||
Receiving |
vs Stanford
See also: 2025 Stanford Cardinal football teamPregame line | Over/under |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Cardinal | 0 | ||
Cougars | 0 |
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, Utah
- Date: September 6
Game information |
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Statistics | STAN | BYU |
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First downs | ||
Plays–yards | ||
Rushes–yards | ||
Passing yards | ||
Passing: comp–att–int | ||
Turnovers | ||
Time of possession |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Stanford | Passing | ||
Rushing | |||
Receiving | |||
BYU | Passing | ||
Rushing | |||
Receiving |
at East Carolina
Pregame line | Over/under |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | Total |
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Cougars | 0 | ||
Pirates | 0 |
at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium • Greenville, North Carolina
- Date: September 20
Game information |
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Statistics | BYU | ECU |
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First downs | ||
Plays–yards | ||
Rushes–yards | ||
Passing yards | ||
Passing: comp–att–int | ||
Turnovers | ||
Time of possession |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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BYU | Passing | ||
Rushing | |||
Receiving | |||
East Carolina | Passing | ||
Rushing | |||
Receiving |
Personnel
Coaching staff
Name | Position |
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Kalani Sitake | Head coach |
Jay Hill | Associate head coach/defensive coordinator/safeties coach |
Kelly Poppinga | Special teams coordinator/defensive ends coach |
Aaron Roderick | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach |
TJ Woods | Offensive line coach |
Fesi Sitake | Passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach |
Justin Ena | Linebackers coach |
Kevin Gilbride | Tight ends coach |
Jernaro Gilford | Cornerbacks coach |
Harvey Unga | Running backs coach |
Sione Po'uha | Defensive tackles coach |
Roster
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Rankings
Further information: 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football rankingsWeek | ||||||||||||||||
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CFP | Not released |
References
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- "Tyler Payne". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Will Walker". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Andrew Williams". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Austin Pay". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Sale Fano". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Kendal Wall". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Blake Bryce". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Jackson Doman". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Ulavai Fetuli". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Kelepi Finau". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Kingston Keanaaina". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Nolan Keeney". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Lamason Waller III". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Siosiua Finau". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Taaniela Makasini". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Vincent Tautua". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Cale Breslin". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "Cannon Devries – 2022 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- "Cooper Ross – 2022 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- "Pierson Watson – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- "Ethan Thomason – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- "Hunter Clegg – 2025 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- "Carsen Ryan". BYU Cougars.
- "Kyle Sfarcioc". BYU Cougars.
- "Anisi Purcell". BYU Cougars.
- "tausili akana". BYU Cougars.
- "Andrew Gentry". BYU Cougars.
- "keanu tanuvasa". BYU Cougars.
- "max alford". BYU Cougars.
- "Naki Tuakoi – 2024 BYU Football Recruiting Class". BYU Cougars. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- "2025 BYU Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- "BYU Men's Football Staff". BYU Athletics. Archived from the original on January 22, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "BYU Cougars Depth Chart".
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