BYU Cougars
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Big 1212-2 (2025)#15 '26 Coaches#21 Recruiting79% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 47
    91
    Bear BachmeierSO
    Starter
  2. 10
    67
    Treyson BourguetRS SR/TR
  3. 17
    67
    Enoch WatsonFR
RB
  1. 4
    91
    LJ MartinSR
    Starter
  2. 30
    75
    Sione MoaRS SO
  3. 12
    64
    Preston RexRS SR
WR-X
  1. 3
    83
    Kyler KasperRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    79
    Tei NacuaRS SO
  3. 23
    66
    Terrance SaryonFR
WR-Z
  1. 13
    86
    Jojo PhillipsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 18
    67
    Reggie FrischknechtJR/TR
SLOT
  1. 19
    78
    Tiger BachmeierSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 88
    72
    Legend GlaskerFR
  3. 21
    66
    Jaron PulaFR
TE
  1. 7
    91
    Walker LyonsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    81
    Roger Saleapaga IIJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 45
    66
    Keayen NeadRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 58
    85
    Paki FinauRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 59
    79
    Siosiua Latu-FinauRS FR
  3. 52
    66
    Bott MulitaloFR
LG
  1. 51
    78
    Sonny MakasiniRS SR
    Starter
  2. 56
    78
    Zak YamauchiSO/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 63
    78
    Bruce MitchellRS SR
    Starter
  2. 67
    78
    Trevor PayRS SO
RG
  1. 64
    78
    Kyle SfarciocRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    72
    Joe BrownRS SO
  3. 74
    72
    Trevin OstlerRS SR
RT
  1. 75
    78
    Andrew GentryRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 62
    78
    Jr SiaRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 78
    73
    Ethan ThomasonRS FR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #21 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 15.9 → 14.4 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 48th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #21 national

16%

Returning production: 79%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

9 adds in two-deep · avg 83 OVR · top add: W. Lyons (TE, 91, from USC)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach BYUTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for BYU?

BYU Cougars starting lineup

Bear Bachmeier is the projected starting quarterback for BYU as of August 17, 2026. Treyson Bourguet is listed second.

BYU also projects LJ Martin at running back, Kyler Kasper at wide receiver and Walker Lyons at tight end.

The full BYU Cougars two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Bear Bachmeier · QBLJ Martin · RBKyler Kasper · WR-XWalker Lyons · TE

Common questions

Who is BYU's starting quarterback?
Bear Bachmeier is the projected starting quarterback for BYU as of August 17, 2026. Treyson Bourguet is listed second.
Who starts at running back for BYU?
LJ Martin is the projected starter at running back for BYU, with Sione Moa listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for BYU?
Kyler Kasper is the projected starter at wide receiver for BYU, with Tei Nacua listed second.
Who starts at tight end for BYU?
Walker Lyons is the projected starter at tight end for BYU, with Roger Saleapaga II listed second.
When was the BYU Cougars depth chart last updated?
The BYU Cougars depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was BYU's record last season?
BYU Cougars finished 12-2 (8-1 in Big 12 play).