2025 BYU Cougars football team

The 2025 BYU Cougars football team represented Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars were led by tenth-year head coach Kalani Sitake and play their home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium. With a loss by Arizona State on November 28, the Cougars clinched a berth in the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game, their first appearance in the Big 12 Championship Game in program history, where they were defeated by Texas Tech.

Offseason

2025 recruits Name Pos. Height Weight Hometown NotesTucker Kelleher TE 225 Alpharetta, Georgia Tyler Payne LB 220 Pleasant View, Utah Will Walker K 210 Riverton, Utah Mission prior to enrollingAndrew Williams OL 280 Kirksville, Missouri Austin Pay OL 295 Highland, Utah Mission prior to enrollingSale Fano DL 225 Saratoga Springs, Utah Mission prior to enrollingKendal Wall DL 235 Herriman, Utah Bryce Blake TE 235 Camarillo, California Mission prior to enrollingJackson Doman TE 220 Canby, Oregon Mission prior to enrollingUlavai Fetuli DL 275 Laie, Hawaii Kelepi Latu-Finau DL 280 Oakland, California Kingston Keanaaina RB 205 Union City, California Mission prior to enrollingNolan Keeney QB 226 Tualatin, Oregon Mission prior to enrollingLamason Waller III WR 178 Hesperia, California Siosiua Latu-Finau OL 310 Oakland, California Taani Makasini LB 200 Provo, Utah Mission prior to enrollingVincent Tautua DL 250 Ewa Beach, Hawaii Jacob Nye TE 235 Melissa, Texas Jordyn Criss DB 165 Arlington, Texas Landan Goff DB 185 Highland, Utah Mission prior to enrolling McKay Madsen RB 228 Clovis, California Mission prior to enrolling Fuller Shurtz P 179 Katy, Texas Kila Keone WR 175 Honolulu, Hawaii Nusi Taumoepeau LB 225 Saratoga Springs, Utah Bear Bachmeier QB 215 Meridian, Idaho Emerson Geilman QB 225 Bountiful, Utah Alai Kalaniuvalu OL 300 Las Vegas, Nevada Mission prior to enrolling

2024 returned missionaries Cannon Devries DB 165 Pierson Watson LB 210 Ethan Thomason OL 320 Hunter Clegg DL 240 Logan Payne RB 215 Crew Clark DB 195 Berkley Alfrey LB 235 Brigham Alexander OL 320 Jeff Lewis OL 295 Cole Clement TE 240 Trey Roberts WR 185 Maverick McManus DL 270 Caden McKee OL 270 Strantz Mangisi OL 300 Quinn Hale WR 175 Carter Hancock WR 170 Jared Esplin WR 175

2024 other additions Name Pos. Height Weight Year Previous school Carsen Ryan TE 256 Transfer from University of Utah Kyle Sfarcioc OL 295 Transfer from Southern Utah University Anisi Purcell DL 266 Transfer from Southern Utah University Tausili Akana DL 220 Transfer from University of Texas Andrew Gentry OL 327 Transfer from University of Michigan Keanu Tanuvasa DL 301 Transfer from University of Utah Max Alford LB 245 Transfer from Utah State University Joseph Douglas DB 208 Transfer from Utah State University Garrison Grimes LS 225 Transfer from Baylor University Ty Smith LS 195 Transfer from Boise State University Keayan Nead TE 262 Transfer from Weber State University Ethan Wood TE 255 Transfer from New Mexico State University Reggie Frishknecht WR 200 Transfer from Snow College Tiger Bachmeier WR 190 Transfer from Stanford University Justin Kirkland DL 295 Transfer from Oklahoma State University Tayvion Beasley DB 175 Transfer from San Diego State University Kaufusi Pakofe DL 345 Transfer from Weber State University Naki Tuakoi DL 230 Originally Signed in 2024 Siosefa Brown DL 230 Originally Signed in 2024

2024 departures Name Pos. Height Weight Year Reason Isaiah Bagnah DE 245 Graduation Tyler Batty DE 275 Graduation Gerry Bohanon QB 225 Graduation Marque Collins DB 175 Graduation Sam Dawe OL 310 Graduation Caleb Etienne OL 320 Graduation Mason Fakahua TE 245 Graduation Keanu Hill TE 240 Graduation Brayden Keim OL 315 Graduation Darius Lassiter WR 210 Graduation Blake Mangelson DL 275 Graduation John Nelson DL 290 Graduation Ray Paulo TE 255 Graduation Connor Pay OL 315 Graduation Jakob Robinson DB 170 Graduation Ethan Slade DB 195 Graduation Mata'ava Ta'ase TE 255 Graduation Hinckley Ropati RB 215 Graduation Miles Davis RB 215 Transfer Micah Harper DB 195 Transfer Kody Epps WR 187 Transfer Jackson Bowers TE 245 Transfer Dalton Riggs LS 230 Transfer Crew Wakley DB 200 Transfer Tyler West WR 165 Transfer Dallin Havea DL 275 Transfer Aisea Moa LB 235 Transfer Dallin Johnson DL 295 Transfer Prince Zombo WR 190 Transfer Noah Lugo QB 195 Transfer David Latu DL 305 Transfer Sione Moa LB 230 Transfer Jake Eichorn OL 300 Transfer Malae Tanuvasa DB 190 Transfer Weston Jones OL 295 Transfer Nuuletau Sellesin OL 260 Transfer Carson Tujague DL 235 Transfer Nathan Hoke LB 235 Transfer Nason Coleman TE 230 Transfer Landon Rehkow P 190 Transfer Koa Eldredge WR 200 Transfer Harrison Taggart LB 230 Transfer Keelan Marion WR 195 Transfer Chika Ebunoha DB 190 Transfer Iosefa Letuli DL 255 Transfer Joshua Singh DL 285 Transfer Jackson Nelson DL 280 Transfer Jake Retzlaff QB 205 Transfer Pokaiaua Haunga RB 200 Transfer Ryner Swanson TE 245 Mission Cannon Skidmore DS 200 Mission David Clifford OL 285 Mission Marquis Taliulu WR 220 Weston Covey WR 185 Luke To'omalatai DL 315 Petey Tuipulotu LB 195

Schedule

Game summaries vs Portland State (FCS)

Statistics PRSTBYU First downs 3 28 Plays–yards 44–51 66–606 Rushes–yards 24–(-5) 48–468 Passing yards 56 138 Passing: comp–att–int 10–20–0 12–18–0 Turnovers 1 1 Time of possession 25:38 34:22 Team Category Player Statistics Portland State Passing CJ Jordan 8/14, 58 yards Rushing Jacques Badolato-Birdsell 12 carries, 28 yards Receiving Kristian Ingman 1 reception, 20 yards BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 7/11, 97 yards, 3 TD Rushing LJ Martin 8 carries, 131 yards Receiving Carsen Ryan 2 receptions, 47 yards, TD

vs Stanford

Statistics STANBYU First downs 12 18 Plays–yards 56–161 68–332 Rushing yards 19 157 Passing yards 142 175 Passing: comp–att–int 17–32–2 17–27 Turnovers 3 0 Time of possession 25:04 34:56 Team Category Player Statistics Stanford Passing Ben Gulbranson 17/32, 142 yards, 2 INT Rushing Micah Ford 12 carries, 21 yards Receiving Bryce Farrell 5 receptions, 68 yards BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 17/27, 175 yards Rushing LJ Martin 18 carries, 110 yards Receiving Chase Roberts 5 receptions, 84 yards

at East Carolina

Statistics BYUECU First downs 20 24 Plays–yards 60–418 77–404 Rushes–yards 34–172 35–119 Passing yards 246 285 Passing: comp–att–int 18–26–0 25–42–2 Turnovers 0 2 Time of possession 31:39 28:21 Team Category Player Statistics BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 18/25, 246 yards, TD Rushing LJ Martin 14 carries, 101 yards, TD Receiving Chase Roberts 5 receptions, 97 yards East Carolina Passing Katin Houser 25/42, 285 yards, 2 INT Rushing London Montgomery 6 carries, 43 yards Receiving Yannick Smith 9 receptions, 38 yards

at Colorado

Statistics BYUCOLO First downs 27 17 Plays–yards 65–387 53–291 Rushes–yards 36–208 37–172 Passing yards 179 119 Passing: comp–att–int 19–27–0 11–16–1 Turnovers 0 1 Time of possession 33:35 26:25 Team Category Player Statistics BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 19/27, 179 yards, 2 TD Rushing Bear Bachmeier 15 carries, 98 yards Receiving Chase Roberts 5 receptions, 49 yards, 2 TD Colorado Passing Kaidon Salter 11/16, 119 yards, TD, INT Rushing Micah Welch 11 carries, 67 yards Receiving Joseph Williams 5 receptions, 56 yards

vs West Virginia

Statistics WVUBYU First downs 18 22 Plays–yards 65–291 67–516 Rushes–yards 47–156 42–165 Passing yards 135 351 Passing: comp–att–int 10–18–2 18–25–1 Turnovers 2 3 Time of possession 27:50 32:10 Team Category Player Statistics West Virginia Passing Khalil Wilkins 7/15, 81 yards, 2 INT Rushing Khalil Wilkins 23 carries, 89 yards, TD Receiving Cam Vaughn 2 receptions, 43 yards, TD BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 18/25, 351 yards, TD, INT Rushing LJ Martin 21 carries, 90 yards, 2 TD Receiving Chase Roberts 4 receptions, 161 yards

at Arizona

Statistics BYUARIZ First downs 23 23 Plays–yards 80–430 79–383 Rushes–yards 51–258 34–164 Passing yards 172 219 Passing: comp–att–int 12–29–2 25–45–1 Turnovers 2 1 Time of possession 32:47 27:13 Team Category Player Statistics BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 12/29, 172 yards, TD, 2 INT Rushing LJ Martin 25 carries, 162 yards, TD Receiving Parker Kingston 5 receptions, 117 yards, TD Arizona Passing Noah Fifita 25/45, 219 yards, 2 TD, INT Rushing Kedrick Reescano 13 carries, 90 yards, TD Receiving Kris Hutson 9 receptions, 106 yards, TD

vs No. 23 Utah (Holy War)

Statistics UTAHBYU First downs 25 23 Plays–yards 73–470 66–368 Rushes–yards 37–226 42–202 Passing yards 244 166 Passing: comp–att–int 20–36–1 13–24–0 Turnovers 2 0 Time of possession 28:53 31:07 Team Category Player Statistics Utah Passing Devon Dampier 20/36, 244 yards, 2 TD, INT Rushing Daniel Bray 10 carries, 121 yards Receiving Ryan Davis 7 receptions, 66 yards, TD BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 13/22, 166 yards, TD Rushing LJ Martin 26 carries, 122 yards Receiving Parker Kingston 4 receptions, 50 yards

at Iowa State

Statistics BYUISU First downs 17 24 Plays–yards 64–410 70–495 Rushes–yards 28–103 34–184 Passing yards 307 311 Passing: comp–att–int 22–35–0 24–36–3 Turnovers 0 4 Time of possession 27:50 32:10 Team Category Player Statistics BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 22/35, 307 yards, 2 TD Rushing Bear Bachmeier 12 carries, 49 yards, TD Receiving Parker Kingston 7 receptions, 133 yards, 2 TD Iowa State Passing Rocco Becht 24/36, 311 yards, TD, 3 INT Rushing Carson Hansen 16 carries, 152 yards, 2 TD Receiving Benjamin Brahmer 5 receptions, 75 yards

at No. 8 Texas Tech

Statistics BYUTTU First downs 14 17 Plays–yards 65–255 75–368 Rushes–yards 27–67 43–149 Passing yards 188 219 Passing: comp–att–int 23–28–1 17–32–0 Turnovers 3 0 Time of possession 30:35 29:25 Team Category Player Statistics BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 23/38, 188 yards, TD, INT Rushing LJ Martin 10 carries, 35 yards Receiving Chase Roberts 6 receptions, 61 yards, TD Texas Tech Passing Behren Morton 17/32, 219 yards, TD Rushing Cameron Dickey 23 carries, 121 yards, TD Receiving Coy Eakin 4 receptions, 52 yards

vs TCU

Statistics TCUBYU First downs 15 28 Plays–yards 57–298 72–447 Rushes–yards 34–115 39–151 Passing yards 183 296 Passing: comp–att–int 10–23–2 23–33–0 Turnovers 2 1 Time of possession 23:55 36:05 Team Category Player Statistics TCU Passing Josh Hoover 10/23, 183 yards, 2 INT Rushing Jeremy Payne 9 carries, 55 yards Receiving Eric McAlister 4 receptions, 107 yards BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 23/33, 296 yards, TD Rushing LJ Martin 21 carries, 88 yards, TD Receiving Parker Kingston 5 receptions, 80 yards

at Cincinnati

Statistics BYUCIN First downs 24 19 Plays–yards 74–392 61–387 Rushes–yards 49–265 23–87 Passing yards 127 300 Passing: comp–att–int 15–25–0 25–38–1 Turnovers 0 2 Time of possession 38:25 21:35 Team Category Player Statistics BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 15/25, 127 yards Rushing LJ Martin 32 carries, 222 yards, 2 TD Receiving LJ Martin 3 receptions, 44 yards Cincinnati Passing Brendan Sorsby 25/38, 300 yards, 2 TD, INT Rushing Brendan Sorsby 8 carries, 38 yards Receiving Cyrus Allen 2 receptions, 51 yards, TD

vs UCF

Statistics UCFBYU First downs 15 21 Plays–yards 60–296 65–407 Rushes–yards 19–42 40–118 Passing yards 254 289 Passing: comp–att–int 24–41–1 21–25–0 Turnovers 2 0 Time of possession 24:52 35:08 Team Category Player Statistics UCF Passing Tayven Jackson 21/37, 3232 yards, 2 TD Rushing Myles Montgomery 7 carries, 29 yards Receiving Duane Thomas Jr. 4 receptions, 74 yards BYU Passing Bear Bachmeier 21/25, 289 yards, TD Rushing LJ Martin 22 carries, 95 yards, 3 TD Receiving Parker Kingston 6 receptions, 126 yards, TD

Big 12 Championship: vs. Texas Tech

Statistics BYUTTU First downs 14 19 Plays–yards 59–200 74–374 Rushes–yards 30–63 41–159 Passing yards 137 215 Passing: comp–att–int 17-29-2 20-33-0 Turnovers 4 0 Time of possession 28:06 31:54