Utah transfer center Paul Maile will lead the BYU offense into the Big 12 era Saturday against FBS newcomer Sam Houston State, but is the offense ready to go with so many new faces?
in the backfield, and a line of returning pass catchers that could include Kody Epps, Parker Kingston, Chase Roberts, Keanu Hill and Isaac Rex will be available, as well.
"Connor is a really good guard, a little longer, a little taller, and that came into consideration with some of the big defensive tackles you have to block in this league," Roderick said. "I think with Connor's experience in this offense — and whoever plays right tackle will be a new starter — having a super experienced guard next to a new tackle was a consideration. But we could flip it right now, and there wouldn't be any difference.
The Cougars are 6-1 in season openers under head coach Kalani Sitake, but have played just two prior openers at home. The most recent win, of course, wasWith the roster on the offensive line solidified — Roderick said he "knows what we're going to do," though he chose not to elaborate much on the specifics — is the offense ready for its first introduction of 2023?
Sam Houston could provide a clear challenge to the Cougars, too, despite the Bearkats new status in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The team ranked first nationally in first down defense, 14th in blocked punts, and 15th in scoring defense in allowing 20.8 points per game.
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