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BYU Cougars Power Rankings: Big 12 Leaders & The Sitake Shift | Beatline Cougars
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BYU Cougars hold the #1 spot in Big 12 power rankings with a 0-0 record ahead of the 2026 season opener against Utah Tech. Head coach Kalani Sitake now reports to a university VP amid resource tensions, signaling a major organizational shift. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier is favored to start over Treyson Bourguet, supported by a deep receiving corps including Tiger Bachmeier and Jared Esplin. Analysts project a 10-2 regular season finish and a Big 12 championship berth.
In this episode: BYU's #1 Big 12…
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