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BYU Football: Way too early look at the offense

By Adam Gibby

Nov 6, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) grabs a reception for a touchdown against Idaho State Bengals defensive back Jayden Dawson (2) in the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2021; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) grabs a reception for a touchdown against Idaho State Bengals defensive back Jayden Dawson (2) in the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2021; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Christopher Brooks (34) runs the ball against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2021; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Christopher Brooks (34) runs the ball against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Backs

Half Back

  1. Christopher Brooks
  2. Jackson McChesney OR Lopini Katoa

Fullback

  1. Masen Wake
  2. Houston Heimuli

The running back position is where things start to get a bit more complicated. The Cougars obviously are brining in Christopher Brooks to be a starter and major contributor. While at first I thought maybe Katoa or McChensey would be the day one starter to give Brooks time, I don’t think that will be the case.

As far as the fullback position goes, BYU doesn’t have a fullback in their plays per say, but I believe both of these players will be utilized quite a bit in the offense in different sets. Heimuli seems more of a big back blocker near the end zone, while Wake is a great open field out of the backfield receiving option/on the edge blocker.

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