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BYU

vs Notre Dame · Sat Oct 17 · 07:30 PM ET · ABC

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Starters

  1. QBBear Bachmeier
  2. RBLJ Martin
  3. WRKyler Kasper
  4. TEWalker Lyons
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 47
    89
    Bear BachmeierSO
    Starter
  2. 10
    62
    Treyson BourguetRS SR/TR
  3. 17
    62
    Enoch WatsonFR
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RB
  1. 4
    90
    LJ MartinSR
    Starter
  2. 12
    65
    Preston RexRS SR
  3. 20
    61
    Journee TongaFR
WR-X
  1. 3
    79
    Kyler KasperRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    63
    Reggie FrischknechtJR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 13
    81
    Jojo PhillipsRS JR
    Starter
  2. 0
    75
    Tei NacuaRS SO
  3. 5
    61
    Jaron PulaFR
SLOT
  1. 1
    73
    Legend GlaskerFR
    Starter
  2. 19
    67
    Tiger BachmeierSR/TR
  3. 23
    61
    Terrance SaryonFR
TE
  1. 7
    89
    Walker LyonsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    76
    Roger Saleapaga IIJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 45
    61
    Keayen NeadRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 58
    85
    Paki FinauRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 59
    75
    Siosiua Latu-FinauRS FR
LG
  1. 51
    73
    Sonny MakasiniRS SR
    Starter
  2. 74
    73
    Trevin OstlerRS SR
C
  1. 63
    73
    Bruce MitchellRS SR
    Starter
  2. 67
    73
    Trevor PayRS SO
RG
  1. 64
    73
    Kyle SfarciocRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    67
    Joe BrownRS SO
  3. 56
    67
    Zak YamauchiSO/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 59
    81
    Siosiua Latu-FinauRS FR
    Starter
  2. 52
    67
    Bott MulitaloFR

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Next game kickoff time

BYU Cougars plays Notre Dame at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachKalani Sitakesince 2016
Offensive CoordinatorAaron Roderick
Defensive CoordinatorKelly Poppinga

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
34.6
Yards/G
433.4
Pass Yds/G
209.6
Rush Yds/G
223.8
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
54.39%
Total TD
23
Sacks
11
TFL
26
INT
6
Team Analysis
WHY #16 IN WS POWER
Results this season+2.0 pts

Undefeated so far this season.

2025 SP+: 16.8

85%

Roster talent: 57th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #21 national

6%

Returning production: 79%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +2.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

7 adds in two-deep · avg 85 OVR · top add: C. Uluave (MACK, 99, from California)

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BYU Starting Quarterback

BYU Cougars starting lineup

BYU starting lineup: QB Bear Bachmeier, RB LJ Martin, WR-X Kyler Kasper, TE Walker Lyons. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Bear Bachmeier is the projected starting quarterback for BYU as of October 15, 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 October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

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 October 15, 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 Preston Rex listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for BYU?
Kyler Kasper is the projected starter at wide receiver for BYU, with Reggie Frischknecht 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 October 15, 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).
When does BYU Cougars play next?
BYU Cougars plays Notre Dame at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

Full BYU roster

Every player on the BYU Cougars depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Kyler Kasper, Reggie Frischknecht

WR: Jojo Phillips, Tei Nacua, Jaron Pula

WR: Legend Glasker, Tiger Bachmeier, Terrance Saryon

LT: Paki Finau, Siosiua Latu-Finau

LG: Sonny Makasini, Trevin Ostler

C: Bruce Mitchell, Trevor Pay

RG: Kyle Sfarcioc, Joe Brown, Zak Yamauchi

RT: Siosiua Latu-Finau, Bott Mulitalo

TE: Walker Lyons, Roger Saleapaga II, Keayen Nead, Noah Moeaki

QB: Bear Bachmeier, Treyson Bourguet, Enoch Watson

RB: LJ Martin, Preston Rex, Journee Tonga, Devaughn Eka

Defense

DE: Tausili Akana, Hunter Clegg, Kendal Wall, Vincent Tautua

NT: Keanu Tanuvasa, Anisi Purcell, Justin Kirkland, Ulavai Fetuli, Kelepi Latu-Finau

DT: Bodie Schoonover, Viliami Po'uha, Kinilau Fonohema, David Tangilanu

SAM: Nusi Taumoepeau, Braxton Lindsey, Orion Maile-Kaufusi, Siosefa Brown

MACK: Cade Uluave, Miles Hall, Pierson Watson

ROVER: Jake Clifton, Siale Esera, Ace Kaufusi, Maika Kaufusi

CB: Evan Johnson, Matthias Leach, Kevin Doe

SS: Tommy Prassas, Kennan Pula, Payton VanSteenkiste

FS: Faletau Satuala, Jarinn Kalama

CB: Therrian Alexander III, Jayven Williams, Jordyn Criss

NB: Cannon DeVries, Crew Clark

RES: Jovesa Damuni, Jonathan Kabeya, Sione Moa, Raider Damuni, Andrew Gentry

RES: Isaiah Glasker

Special Teams

PT: Fuller Shurtz, Cole Shulman

PK: Matthias Dunn, Brody Laga

KO: Brody Laga, Matthias Dunn

H: Fuller Shurtz, Cole Shulman

LS: Ty Smith, Rayden Heintz, Berkley Alfrey

PR: Cannon DeVries, Tiger Bachmeier

KR: Isaiah Glasker, Evan Johnson, Cannon DeVries