(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) and Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Jojo Phillips (13) celebrate a touchdown as BYU hosts Southern Illinois, NCAA football in Provo on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

BYU made a drastic defensive improvement from Year 1 to Year 2 in the Big 12. After giving up nearly 30 points and 420 yards of offense per game in 2023, those numbers dropped to 19.6 points and 309 yards allowed on defense in 2024. Will the Cougars be able to have that sort of defensive impact with just four returning starters?

The Big 12 conference is probably the most difficult Power Four football conference to predict. Just take a look at these 2025 projections for proof.

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As BYU Football prepares for its third season in the Big 12, the spotlight shines on a critical quarterback competition

Under Kalani Sitake, the Cougars are 48-16 in seasons where their initial starting QB earned the job in fall camp.

When BYU kicks off Fall camp in just over a week, all eyes will be on the BYU quarterback battle. There will be a three-way battle between redshirt junior Treys

BYU commit and Stillwater defensive lineman Nehemiah Kolone is ranked No. 9 on The Oklahoman's Super 30 recruiting rankings for the 2026 class.