Year of the Freshman

BYU Sports Nation · Jul 31, 2026 · 50m

We look back at BYU's standout freshman class from last season, featuring AJ Dybantsa, Bear Bachmeier, Jane Hedengren, Kihei Akina, and other breakout performers, while previewing the next wave of Cougar freshmen. 00:00:00 - AJ Dybantsa's Freshman Year: In Review 00:17:16 - Bear Bachmeier's Freshman Year Review 00:31:45 - A Look at Jane Hedengren's Freshman Year 00:40:21 - Kihei Akina's Freshman Year and PGA Experience 00:46:51 - Was This BYU's Greatest Season for Freshman of All Time?