2023 BYU Cougars football team explained

Year:2023
Team:BYU Cougars
Sport:football
Conference:Big 12 Conference
Short Conf:Big 12
Record:5–7
Conf Record:2–7
Head Coach:Kalani Sitake
Hc Year:8th
Off Coach:Aaron Roderick
Oc Year:3rd
Off Scheme:Multiple[1]
Def Coach:Jay Hill
Dc Year:1st
Def Scheme:Multiple
Stadium:LaVell Edwards Stadium

The 2023 BYU Cougars football team represented Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars were led by eighth-year head coach Kalani Sitake and played their home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The season was the first year that BYU competed in the Big 12.[2]

Offseason

Coaching changes

On November 28, 2022 defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki announced his resignation. On December 7, 2022 Jay Hill was announced as his replacement leaving his head coaching position at Weber State University.[3] Hill was also given the title of associate head coach replacing Ed Lamb who was named the Head coach at Northern Colorado.[4] Preston Hadley joined Lamb at Northern Colorado as the defensive coordinator. Kelly Poppinga returned to BYU after stints with the University of Virginia and Boise State University as the special teams coordinator and defensive assistant.[5] On December 20, 2022, former NFL player Sione Pouha was hired as a defensive assistant coach.[6] On January 2, 2023, it was announced that Kevin Clune was not retained and the final defensive assistant coaching position was announced as Justin Ena who played for the cougars and coached with Hill previously.[7]

2023 recruits

Name Pos. Height Weight Hometown Notes
Jackson Bowers245 [8]
Owen Borg200 Mission prior to enrolling[9]
Ryder Burton200 [10]
Pierson Watson210 Mission prior to enrolling[11]
David Tangilanu255 Mission prior to enrolling[12]
Jojo Phillips195 [13]
Miles Hall205 [14]
Siale Esera250 [15]
Saimone Davis220 Mission prior to enrolling[16]
Matthew Fredrick230 Mission prior to enrolling[17]
Talitu'i Pututau260 Mission prior to enrolling[18]
Ethan Thomason320 Mission prior to enrolling[19]
LJ Martin205 [20]
Kevin Doe190 [21]
Motekiai Mo'Unga250 Mission prior to enrolling[22]
Jake Hill195 [23]
Naseri Danielson200 [24]
Nason Coleman235 [25]
Jordan Kapisi190 [26]

2022 returned missionaries

Nukuluve Helu215 [27]
Ace Kaufusi205 [28]
Devin Downing190 [29]
Jake Griffin285 [30]
Ty Burke175 [31]
Koa Eldredge195 [32]
Raider Damuni210 [33]
Cole Hagen185 [34]
John Henry Daley225 [35]
Petey Tuipulotu195 [36]
Weston Jones255 [37]
Lucky Finau230 [38]
Kasen Krebs210 [39]
Landon Rehkow170 [40]
Matthias Dunn175 [41]
Bentley Redden220 [42]

2023 other additions

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Previous school
215 Transfer from University of Pittsburgh[43]
Jayden Dunlap 173 Transfer from Cerritos College[44]
230 Transfer from University of Nevada Las Vegas[45]
Isaiah Bagnah 235 Transfer from Boise State University[46]
Will Ferrin 175 Transfer from Boise State University[47]
Jackson Cravens 305 Transfer from Boise State University[48]
Weylin Lapuaho 310 Transfer from Utah State University[49]
Nuuletau Sellesin 240 Transfer from Weber State University[50]
Ian Fitzgerald 305 Transfer from Missouri State University[51]
205 Transfer from Riverside City College[52]
Paul Maile 300 Transfer from University of Utah[53]
Crew Wakley 203 Transfer from Utah State University[54]
Eddie Heckard 190 Transfer from Weber State University[55]
Dylan Flowers 180 Transfer from Southern Utah University[56]
David Latu 300 Transfer from Snow College[57]
AJ Vongphachanh 230 Transfer from Utah State University[58]
Caleb Etienne 325 Transfer from Oklahoma State University[59]
Jake Eichorn 285 Transfer from Weber State University[60]
Darius Lassiter 200 Transfer from Eastern Michigan University[61]
Keelan Marion 200 Transfer from University of Connecticut[62]
Kamden Garrett 175 Transfer from Weber State University[63]
Ray Paulo 255 Transfer from Allan Hancock College[64]
Deion Smith 190 Transfer from University of Colorado[65]
Harrison Taggart 216 Transfer from University of Oregon[66]
Sione Moa 220 Transfer from Utah State University[67]
Simi Moala 312 Transfer from University of Utah[68]
Mata'ava Ta'ase 255 Transfer from Southern Utah University[69]
Joseph Paulo 330 Transfer from San Mateo College[70]
Wyatt Dawe 300 Transfer from Southern Utah University[71]
Malae Tanuvasa 180 Transfer from University of Utah[72]
Marcus Mckenzie172 Originally Signed in 2022[73]
Maika Kaufusi210 Originally Signed in 2022[74]
Kaden Chidester290 Originally Signed in 2022[75]

2023 departures

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Reason
Matthew Criddle 195Graduation
Lorenzo Fauatea 310Graduation
Alden Tofa 277Graduation
Earl Tuioti-Mariner 288Graduation
Lane Lunt 235Graduation
195Graduation
Chris Jackson 184Graduation
Joe Tukuafu 300Graduation
D'Angelo Mandell 192Graduation
230Graduation
Lopini Katoa 210Graduation
Pepe Tanuvasa 245Graduation
Houston Heimuli 265Graduation
Harris LaChance 310Graduation
Brayden Cosper 205Graduation
Jake Oldroyd 195Graduation
Gunner Romney 195Graduation
205NFL Draft
205NFL Draft
305NFL Draft
Payton Wilgar 235Graduation
Jackson Kaufusi 226Graduation
Hayden Livingston 205Graduation
Alema Pilimai 275Graduation
Gabe Summers 295Graduation
Carter Wheat 236Graduation
Britton Hogan200Graduation
Jackson McChesney 225Graduation
Masen Wake 260Graduation
Morgan Pyper 215Graduation
240Transfer
Jacob Conover 205Transfer
Campbell Barrington 295Transfer
Terence Fall 185Transfer
Tate Romney 220Transfer
Logan Fano 240Transfer
Keenan Pili 237Transfer
Nathaniel Gillis 174Transfer
Clark Barrington 305Transfer
185Transfer
Korbyn Green 175Transfer
Isaiah Perez 280Transfer
Tallinn Togiai 320Transfer
Logan Pili 225Transfer
George Udo 200Transfer
Dean Jones 205Transfer
Vae Soifua 296Transfer
Cash Peterman 200Transfer
Samisoni Peaua 225Transfer
Sione Veikoso 305
Josh Wilson 215
Tavita Gagnier 225
Hunter Greer 275
Carter Krupp 210
Donovan Hanna 307
Micah Wilson 213
Josh Larsen 292
Kyson Hall 182
Kyle Hester 245
Sol-Jay Maiava-Peters 200
Lisala Tai 230
Justen Smith 205

Game summaries

Sam Houston

See also: Sam Houston Bearkats football and 2023 Sam Houston Bearkats football team.

Sources:Brigham Young University entered the season at home against the transitioning FCS to FBS team, Sam Houston State. BYU were favorites to win the game, especially at home.

BYU started off the game with an 8 play, 50 yard drive ending it with a 5-yard Kedon Slovis touchdown run. Two quarters went by with no score attempted by both the Cougars and Bearkats, before an 11-play, 55 yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, and Kedon Slovis ended the drive with a 1 yard touchdown run.

The Cougars ended off the game winning 14-0 in their first ever meeting with Sam Houston State.

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Southern Utah

See also: Southern Utah Thunderbirds football and 2023 Southern Utah Thunderbirds football team.

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Arkansas

See also: Arkansas Razorbacks football and 2023 Arkansas Razorbacks football team.

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Kansas

See also: Kansas Jayhawks football and 2023 Kansas Jayhawks football team.

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Cincinnati

See also: Cincinnati Bearcats football and 2023 Cincinnati Bearcats football team.

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TCU

See also: TCU Horned Frogs football and 2023 TCU Horned Frogs football team.

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Texas Tech

See also: Texas Tech Red Raiders football and 2023 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team.

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No. 7 Texas

See also: Texas Longhorns football and 2023 Texas Longhorns football team.

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Texas -17.551[76]

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West Virginia

See also: West Virginia Mountaineers football and 2023 West Virginia Mountaineers football team.

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Iowa State

See also: Iowa State Cyclones football and 2023 Iowa State Cyclones football team.

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No. 14 Oklahoma

See also: Oklahoma Sooners football and 2023 Oklahoma Sooners football team.

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No. 20 Oklahoma State

See also: Oklahoma State Cowboys football and 2023 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team.

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Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position
Kalani SitakeHead coach
Jay HillAssistant head coach/defensive coordinator/safeties coach
Kelly PoppingaSpecial teams coordinator/defensive ends coach
Aaron RoderickOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach
Darrell FunkOffensive line coach
Fesi SitakePassing game coordinator/wide receivers coach
Justin EnaLinebackers coach
Steve ClarkTight ends coach
Jernaro GilfordCornerbacks coach
Harvey UngaRunning backs coach
Sione Po'uhaDefensive tackles coach

Depth Chart

References

For information on BYU's other athletic sports this season please check out the following:

See also: 2023 BYU Cougars women's volleyball team, 2023 BYU Cougars women's soccer team, 2023–24 BYU Cougars men's basketball team, 2023–24 BYU Cougars women's basketball team, 2024 BYU Cougars men's volleyball team, 2024 BYU Cougars baseball team and 2024 BYU Cougars softball team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ourlads.com . 2023 BYU Cougars Football Depth Chart . September 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Drew . Jay . It's official: BYU is Big 12 bound . Deseret News . September 10, 2021. December 6, 2021.
  3. Web site: BYU taps Weber State's Jay Hill as next defensive coordinator .
  4. Web site: Ed Lamb the next coach at Northern Colorado, brings BYU staffer with him .
  5. Web site: Kelly Poppinga returns to BYU as special teams coordinator and defensive assistant coach .
  6. Web site: Sitake announces hiring of Sione Po'uha on defensive staff .
  7. Web site: Sitake announces hiring of former BYU linebacker and veteran defensive coach Justin Ena .
  8. Web site: Jackson Bowers – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  9. Web site: Owen Borg – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  10. Web site: Ryder Burton – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  11. Web site: Pierson Watson – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  12. Web site: David Tangilanu – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  13. Web site: Jojo Phillips – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  14. Web site: Miles Hall – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  15. Web site: Siale Esera – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  16. Web site: Saimone Davis – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  17. Web site: Matthew Fredrick – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  18. Web site: Talitu'i Pututau – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  19. Web site: Ethan Thomason – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  20. Web site: LJ Martin – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  21. Web site: Kevin Doe Bio. . 2023-03-07 .
  22. Web site: Motekiai Mounga – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  23. Web site: Jake Hill Bio. . 2023-03-07 .
  24. Web site: Naseri Danielson Bio. . 2023-03-07 .
  25. Web site: Nason Coleman Bio. . 2023-03-07 .
  26. Web site: Jordan Kapisi Bio. . 2023-03-07 .
  27. Web site: Nukuluve Helu – 2020 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  28. Web site: Ace Kaufusi – 2020 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  29. Web site: Devin Downing – 2020 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  30. Web site: Jake Griffin – 2020 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  31. Web site: Ty Burke– 2020 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  32. Web site: Koa Eldredge– 2020 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  33. Web site: Raider Damuni– 2021 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  34. Web site: Former Corner Canyon Quarterback and Yale Signee Cole Hagen Talks Transfer To BYU. 17 June 2022 . BYU Cougars. 2022-12-11.
  35. Web site: John Henry Daley– 2021 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2022-12-11.
  36. Web site: Petey Tuipulotu– 2020 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2020-12-11.
  37. Web site: Weston Jones– 2021 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2021-12-11.
  38. Web site: Lucky Finau Bio. BYU Cougars. 2023-03-07.
  39. Web site: Kason Krebs Bio. BYU Cougars. 2023-03-07.
  40. Web site: Landon Rehkow Bio. BYU Cougars. 2023-03-07.
  41. Web site: Matthias Dunn Bio. BYU Cougars. 2023-04-02.
  42. Web site: Bentley Redden – 2021 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2021-12-11.
  43. Web site: Kedon Slovis - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  44. Web site: Jayden Dunlap - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  45. Web site: Aidan Robbins - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  46. Web site: Isaiah Bagnah - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  47. Web site: BYU lands commit from Boise State transfer, K/P Will Ferrin. 16 December 2022 . BYU Cougars.
  48. Web site: Jackson Cravens - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  49. Web site: Weyling Lapuaho - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  50. Web site: Nuuletau Sellesin Bio. 9 January 2023 . BYU Cougars.
  51. Web site: Ian Fitzgerald - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  52. Web site: Jake Retzlaff - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  53. Web site: Paul Maile - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  54. Web site: Crew Wakley - Bio. BYU Cougars.
  55. Web site: Eddie Heckard - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  56. Web site: Dylan Flowers - Bio. BYU Cougars.
  57. Web site: David Latu - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  58. Web site: BYU SIGNS VETERAN LINEBACKER AJ VONGPHACHANH. BYU Cougars. 2023-04-18.
  59. Web site: OFFENSIVE LINEMAN CALEB ETIENNE JOINS FOOTBALL PROGRAM. BYU Cougars. 2023-04-20.
  60. Web site: Offensive Lineman Jake Eichorn Signs with BYU Football. BYU Cougars.
  61. Web site: Wide receiver Darius Lassiter joins BYU football program. BYU Cougars.
  62. Web site: BYU Adds UConn Receiver Keelan Marion. BYU Cougars.
  63. Web site: Transfer Cornerback Kamden Garrett Joins Football Program. BYU Cougars.
  64. Web site: Tight End Ray Paulo Joins BYU Football. BYU Cougars.
  65. Web site: Running Back Transfer Deion Smith Joins Football Program. BYU Cougars.
  66. Web site: Oregon Linebacker Transfer Harrison Taggart Signs with BYU. BYU Cougars.
  67. Web site: Sione Moa - Bio. BYU Cougars.
  68. Web site: Simi Moala - Bio. BYU Cougars.
  69. Web site: Mata'ava Ta'ase - Bio. BYU Cougars.
  70. Web site: Joseph Paulo - Bio. BYU Cougars.
  71. Web site: Wyatt Dawe - Bio. BYU Cougars.
  72. Web site: Malae Tanuvasa - 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars.
  73. Web site: Marcus Mckenzie– 2022 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2022-12-11.
  74. Web site: Maika Kaufusi– 2022 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2022-12-11.
  75. Web site: Kaden Chidester– 2022 BYU Football Recruiting Class. BYU Cougars. 2022-12-11.
  76. News: Texas vs. BYU odds, spread, line: 2023 college football picks, Week 9 predictions from proven computer model . October 29, 2023 . CBS . CBS Interactive . October 27, 2023.

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