BYU Football: Way too early look at the offense

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.

Schedule

Schedule