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BYU placed three defenders on the Nagurski watch list. Their production raises the standard for a veteran unit under new coordinator Kelly Poppinga.

Aug 4, 2026 6 min read

Kelly Poppinga plans to keep BYU's defensive base intact. His first test is preserving the results while changing the voice in charge this fall.

Aug 2, 2026 5 min read

Keanu Tanuvasa is back for one more BYU season. The roster math says his return matters most as the anchor for BYU's defensive front.

Jul 15, 2026 4 min read

Athlon put 13 BYU football players on its preseason All-Big 12 teams. That is respect, but it also tells BYU exactly where the 2026 pressure lives.

Jul 5, 2026 5 min read

Uhila Wolfgramm's BYU commitment is more than a recruiting win over Oklahoma. The edge-room math explains why it matters.

Jul 2, 2026 7 min read

Dylan Edwards gives BYU's trip to Kansas a simple stress test: keep Big 12 speed from turning one missed edge into a season swing.

Jun 28, 2026 6 min read

BYU's October trip to UCF is months away, but the matchup already spotlights the Cougars' defensive identity test.

Jun 27, 2026 6 min read

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