Video: BYU Football Continues To Load Up For 2026 Roster + Transfer Portal Latest

BYU football received an announcement from Evan “Shmev” Johnson that he would be returning for the 2026 season.

It’s another key performer returning to a BYU team that finished last year at 12-2.

BYU has thrived in roster retention during the transfer portal window.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke it down in this latest episode of the Cougar Tracks Podcast.

The latest in the Transfer Portal as BYU zeroes in on transfer portal prospects such as Zak Yamauchi, Jr Sia, and Paki Finau.

Looking back at the 2025 season, position groups with the defensive and offensive lines. What did we learn from those units? Mitch weighed in.

Then, finally, BYU basketball took down Utah at the Huntsman Center. Sharing thoughts on the win and what’s trending up and trending down in the Cougar Stock Exchange.

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