BYU Football 2025 Season Preview With Head Coach Kalani Sitake

On this edition of Cougar Tracks, KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper caught up with BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake to preview the 2025 season.

Sitake discussed the decision to start true freshman Bear Bachmeier in the season opener against Portland State.

The 10th-year head coach also noted how Bachmeier has been able to learn the playbook so quickly.

Also, Harper shares his practice observation notes from the final day of fall camp practices. Players that caught his attention. Along with true freshman QB Emerson Geilman, who shared his mission call to Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the team.

Then, finally, Aaron Roderick shared that BYU football is going to remain aggressive in its play calling style with a true freshman as the QB1.

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Cougar Tracks gives you a daily insider look into BYU Cougars football and basketball.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper hosts the show. Harper has been covering BYU athletics for more than a decade. He brings you everything from the latest happenings in the BYU football and men's basketball programs, to the latest insight on the recruiting trail. 

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