2024 BYU Cougars football team explained

Year:2024
Team:BYU Cougars
Sport:football
Conference:Big 12 Conference
Short Conf:Big 12
Record:0–0
Conf Record:0–0
Head Coach:Kalani Sitake
Hc Year:9th
Off Coach:Aaron Roderick
Oc Year:4th
Def Coach:Jay Hill
Dc Year:2nd
Stadium:LaVell Edwards Stadium

The 2024 BYU Cougars football team will represent Brigham Young University (BYU) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars are led by ninth-year head coach Kalani Sitake and play their home games at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Offseason

Coaching changes

On November 28, 2023 it was announced that offensive line coach Darrell Funk and tight ends coach Steve Clark were not going to be retained.[1] On December 21, 2023 TJ Woods was announced as the new offensive line coach and run game coordinator. [2] on January 12, 2024 Kevin M. Gilbride was announced as the new tight ends coach.[3]

2024 recruits

Name Pos. Height Weight Hometown Notes
Therrian Alexander III165 [4]
Ephraim Asiata210 [5]
Siosefa Brown210 Mission prior to enrolling[6]
Kinilau Fonohema210 [7]
Dallin Johnson290 [8]
Jonathan Kabeya170 [9]
Brody Laga250 Mission prior to enrolling[10]
Matthias Leach175 [11]
Blake Lowe205 Mission prior to enrolling[12]
Noah Lugo185 [13]
Tei Nacua180 [14]
Jett Nelson210 Mission prior to enrolling[15]
Tommy Prassas190 [16]
Adney Reid225 Mission prior to enrolling[17]
Cannon Skidmore200 [18]
Carson Su'esu'e215 Mission prior to enrolling[19]
Ryner Swanson235 [20]
Devoux Tuataga245 Mission prior to enrolling[21]
Ikinasio Tupuo290 [22]
Enoch Watson202 Mission prior to enrolling[23]
Faletau Satuala200 [24]
Prince Zombo190 [25]
David Clifford285 [26]
Jackson Nelson270 [27]
Iosefa Letuli230 [28]
Ty West165 [29]

2023 returned missionaries

Joe Brown285 [30]
Viliami Po'uha260 [31]
Nathan Hoke225 [32]
Dallin Havea230 [33]
Sione Hingano285 [34]
Noah Moeaki225 [35]
Cody Hagen180 [36]
Jarinn Kalama200 [37]
Dominique McKenzie165 [38]
Jovesa Damuni180 [39]
Sione I Moa220 [40]
Will Zundel235 [41]
Payton VanSteenkiste200 [42]
Orion Maile-Kaufusi235 [43]
Weston Covey185 [44]
Trevor Pay285 [45]
Carson Tujague235 [46]
Rowan Reay188 [47]

2023 other additions

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Previous school
215 Transfer from Western Michigan University[48]
226 Transfer from University of South Florida[49]
Marque Collins 170 Transfer from Weber State University[50]
Jack Kelly 235 Transfer from Weber State University[51]
Luke To'omalatai 305 Transfer from Long Beach City College[52]
Sani Tuala 260 Transfer from Citrus College[53]
Sam Vander Haar 218 Transfer from University of Pittsburgh[54]
John Taumoepeau 290 Transfer from Snow College[55]
Austin Leausa 310 Transfer from Southern Utah University[56]
Choe Bryant-Strother 235 Transfer from University of California Los Angeles[57]
McCae Hillstead 190 Transfer from Utah State University[58]
Isaiah Jatta 320 Transfer from University of Colorado[59]
Marquis Montgomery 220 Transfer from University of California[60]
Pokaiaua Haunga200 Previously Signed in 2023[61]

2023 departures

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Reason
Jacob Boren 180Graduation
Jackson Cravens 305Graduation
Ian Fitzgerald 305Graduation
Kamden Garrett 181Graduation
Eddie Heckard 190Graduation
Atunaisa Mahe 315Graduation
Paul Maile 300Graduation
Simi Moala 310Graduation
Malik Moore 195Graduation
215Graduation
Deion Smith 200Graduation
225Graduation
AJ Vongphachanh 235Graduation
Talmage Gunther 190Graduation
Ammon Hannemann 211Graduation
Caden Haws 305Graduation
Fisher Jackson 230Graduation
Ben Bywater 235Graduation
255NFL Draft
255NFL Draft
305NFL Draft
240NFL Draft
Austin Riggs 230Transfer
Michael Daley 255Transfer
John Henry Daley 225Transfer
Dom Henry 175Transfer
Quenton Rice 195Transfer
Hobbs Nyberg 195Transfer
Kade Moore 185Transfer
Caleb Christensen 187Graduation
Nick Billoups 203Transfer
Jordan Kapisi 190Transfer
Naseri Danielson 195Transfer
Ben Ward 290Graduation
Nukuluve Helu 215
Chaz Ah You 220Graduation
Ryder Burton 200Transfer
Devin Downing 190Transfer
Kason Krebs 210
Joseph Paulo 330
Cade Fennegan 190
Peter Falaniko 315
Bentley Redden 225
Jake Hill 190Transfer
Zion Allen 160Transfer
Ty Burke 175
Wyatt Dawe 295
Dylan Flowers 180

Schedule

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Game summaries

vs No. 10 (FCS) Southern Illinois

See also: 2024 Southern Illinois Salukis football team.

Statistics SIU BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Southern Illinois Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at SMU

See also: 2024 SMU Mustangs football team.

Statistics BYU SMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
SMU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Wyoming

See also: 2024 Wyoming Cowboys football team.

Statistics BYU WYO
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Wyoming Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Kansas State

See also: 2024 Kansas State Wildcats football team.

Statistics KSU BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Kansas State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Baylor

See also: 2024 Baylor Bears football team.

Statistics BYU BAY
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Baylor Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Arizona

See also: 2024 Arizona Wildcats football team.

Statistics ARIZ BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Arizona Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Oklahoma State

See also: 2024 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team.

Statistics OKST BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Oklahoma State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at UCF

See also: 2024 UCF Knights football team.

Statistics BYU UCF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
UCF Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Utah

See also: 2024 Utah Utes football team.

Statistics BYU UTAH
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Utah Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Kansas

See also: 2024 Kansas Jayhawks football team.

Statistics KAN BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Kansas Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Arizona State

See also: 2024 Arizona State Sun Devils football team.

Statistics BYU ASU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Arizona State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Houston

See also: 2024 Houston Cougars football team.

Statistics HOU BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Houston Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

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
TJ WoodsOffensive line coach
Fesi SitakePassing game coordinator/wide receivers coach
Justin EnaLinebackers coach
Kevin GilbrideTight ends coach
Jernaro GilfordCornerbacks coach
Harvey UngaRunning backs coach
Sione Po'uhaDefensive tackles coach

Roster

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BYU Football Moving On From Two Offensive Assistants . November 27, 2023 .
  2. Web site: BYU HIRES TJ WOODS AS OFFENSIVE LINE COACH AND RUN GAME COORDINATOR.
  3. Web site: BYU ANNOUNCES HIRING OF NFL COACHING VETERAN KEVIN M. GILBRIDE AS TIGHT ENDS COACH.
  4. Web site: Therrian Alexander. . 2023-12-21 .
  5. Web site: Ephraim Asiata. . 2023-12-21 .
  6. Web site: Siosefa Brown. . 2023-12-21 .
  7. Web site: Kini Fonohema. . 2023-12-21 .
  8. Web site: Dallin Johnson. . 2023-12-21 .
  9. Web site: Jonathan Kabeya. . 2023-12-21 .
  10. Web site: Brody Laga. . 2023-12-21 .
  11. Web site: Matthias Leach. . 2023-12-21 .
  12. Web site: Blake Lowe. . 2023-12-21 .
  13. Web site: Noah Lugo. . 2023-12-21 .
  14. Web site: Tei Nacua. . 2023-12-21 .
  15. Web site: Jett Nelson. . 2023-12-21 .
  16. Web site: Tommy Prassas. . 2023-12-21 .
  17. Web site: Adney Reid. . 2023-12-21 .
  18. Web site: Cannon Skidmore. . 2023-12-21 .
  19. Web site: Carson Su'Esu'e. . 2023-12-21 .
  20. Web site: Ryner Swanson. . 2023-12-21 .
  21. Web site: Devoux Tuataga. . 2023-12-21 .
  22. Web site: Ikinasio Tupou. . 2023-12-21 .
  23. Web site: Enoch Watson. . 2023-12-21 .
  24. Web site: Faletau Satuala. . 2023-12-21 .
  25. Web site: Prince Zombo. . 2024-02-07 .
  26. Web site: David Clifford. . 2024-07-15 .
  27. Web site: Jackson Nelson. . 2024-07-15 .
  28. Web site: Iosefa Letuli. . 2024-07-15 .
  29. Web site: Ty West. . 2024-07-15 .
  30. Web site: Joe Brown. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  31. Web site: Viliami Po'uha. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  32. Web site: Nathan Hoke. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  33. Web site: Dallin Havea. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  34. Web site: Sione Hingano. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  35. Web site: Noah Moeaki. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  36. Web site: Cody Hagen. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  37. Web site: Jarinn Kalama. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  38. Web site: Dominique McKenzie. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  39. Web site: Jovesa Damuni. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  40. Web site: Sione I Moa. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  41. Web site: Will Zundel. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  42. Web site: Payton VanSteenkiste. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  43. Web site: Orion Maile-Kaufusi. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  44. Web site: Weston Covey. BYU Cougars. 2023-12-21.
  45. Web site: Trevor Pay. BYU Cougars. 2024-07-15.
  46. Web site: Carson Tujague. BYU Cougars. 2024-07-15.
  47. Web site: Rowan Reay. BYU Cougars. 2024-07-15.
  48. Web site: Treyson Bourguet. BYU Cougars.
  49. Web site: Gerry Bohanon. BYU Cougars.
  50. Web site: Marque Collins. BYU Cougars.
  51. Web site: Jack Kelly. BYU Cougars.
  52. Web site: Luke To'omalatai. BYU Cougars.
  53. Web site: Sani Tuala. BYU Cougars.
  54. Web site: Sam Vander Haar. BYU Cougars.
  55. Web site: John Taumoepeau. BYU Cougars.
  56. Web site: Austin Leausa. BYU Cougars.
  57. Web site: Choe Bryant-Strother. BYU Cougars.
  58. Web site: McCae Hillstead. BYU Cougars.
  59. Web site: Isaiah Jatta. BYU Cougars.
  60. Web site: Marquis Montgomery. BYU Cougars.
  61. Web site: Pokaiaua Haunga – 2023 BYU Football Recruiting Class. . 2022-12-21 .
  62. Web site: 2024 BYU Football Schedule. fbschedules.com. December 17, 2023.