BYU opens 2026 season Saturday against Utah Tech
September 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
BYU kicks off its 2026 football season Saturday against Utah Tech in Provo, with the Cougars looking ahead to their high-profile matchup against Notre Dame later in the schedule, Deseret News reports. The season opener marks the debut of new defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga's system.
The game preview comes as BYU enters its third season in the Big 12 Conference. Head coach Kalani Sitake has expressed focus on the immediate opponent while acknowledging the significance of the upcoming Notre Dame game.
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- KSL Sports →August 31, 2026 at 10:03 PM MT
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