BYU Cougars football made waves at the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, with head coach Kalani Sitake and stars like preseason Offensive Player of the Year LJ Martin sharing excitement about lofty expectations, a veteran quarterback in Bear Bachmeier, and the team's drive for another strong season. Six BYU players earned preseason All-Big 12 honors, highlighting the program's momentum in the conference.