BYU: 3 Games That Will Define 2026 Season
Summary
The BYU Cougars had a strong 2025 football season but missed the College Football Playoff due to losses against Texas Tech. The 2026 season will be shaped by three key games against Notre Dame, Arizona State, and Utah.Key Facts
- BYU finished the 2025 season with an 11-2 record.
- They lost twice to Texas Tech, including a 34-7 defeat in the Big 12 championship game.
- BYU’s only other ranked opponent in 2025 was Utah, which they beat 24-21.
- Head coach Kalani Sitake stayed at BYU despite a chance to coach at Penn State.
- Texas Tech and Oklahoma State are not on BYU’s 2026 schedule, giving BYU a better chance to win the Big 12.
- BYU will play Notre Dame on October 17, a strong opponent and College Football Playoff contender.
- They face Arizona State on October 31, a team that won the Big 12 in 2024 but lost key players.
- BYU will travel to Utah on November 7, where Utah has a new head coach, Morgan Scalley.
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