BYU offensive coordinator confident in Cougars' 2026 attack
August 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson profiles BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, who expresses confidence that the Cougars' offense will excel in 2026 despite past criticism. Roderick, who has faced scrutiny for conservative play-calling, points to improved talent and his evolving coaching approach as reasons for optimism.
The story comes as BYU prepares for its second full season in the Big 12 Conference and faces heightened expectations after recent recruiting successes.
More coverage of this story
- Deseret News →August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM MT
- BYU Cougars Wire →August 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM MT
- Deseret News →August 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM MT
- sltrib.com →August 16, 2026 at 6:07 AM MT
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