# CONTENDERS: BYU Football & Bear Bachmeier DOMINATE Big 12 Future Power Rankings & in Recruiting Buzz | Big 12 AD's Arrayed Against Texas Tech | Idaho Hates BYU?!

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Podcast: [Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cougars-daily-podcast-on-byu-cougars-football-basketball-935433)
Published: 2026-06-10T07:00:00+00:00
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The BYU Cougars are rising fast, entering the Big 12 conversation as not just favorites for the coming season, but as a program built for sustained success. Anchored by Bear Bachmeier at quarterback—coming off an eye-popping freshman campaign with over 3,000 passing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns—BYU’s future looks brighter than ever. Recruiting momentum is surging, with the Cougars notching the conference’s second-most blue-chip prospects and landing top talents like Ryder Lyons and Brock Harris, fueling expectations for consistent national competitiveness. Is this the beginning of a new era where BYU becomes a perennial College Football Playoff contender? The conversation focused on ESPN’s updated Power 4 Future Power Rankings, where BYU secured the No. 15 spot and ranked second among Big 12 teams. One concept discussed was how BYU’s recent recruiting success, featuring seven blue-chip prospects in the 2026 class, could reshape the ceiling for Cougar football. The discussion explored the importance of seasoned players like Keanu Tanuvasa and L.J. Martin, along with standout offensive linemen Bruce Mitchell and Andrew Gentry, reinforcing BYU’s reputation for physical trench play. A key theme that emerged was staff continuity—highlighting Kalani Sitake’s retention despite a Penn State pursuit and navigating the impact of defensive coordinator Jay Hill’s move to Michigan, with Kelly Poppinga stepping into the new defensive coordinator role. Several points were raised, including the athletic director’s meeting with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark about the controversy surrounding Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby, suspended for betting violations. The 15-1 opposition from Big 12 athletic directors against Sorsby’s eligibility spotlights mounting frustration over NCAA policy…

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