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Updated · BYUCougars.com · Aug 18BYU Football Opens Week 3 of Fall Camp in Full Pads Before Sept. 5 Opener
3 articles · Updated · BYUCougars.com · Aug 18Summary
- BYU returned to full-pads work Tuesday in Provo, continuing the third week of fall camp as preparations build for the 2026 season.
- Monday's practice followed a Saturday scrimmage at LaVell Edwards Stadium, keeping the Cougars on the field after an in-stadium test.
- Aaron Roderick, Kelly Poppinga and running back Sione Moa spoke with reporters after Tuesday's session, offering updates from the offense and defense.
- The camp schedule now points toward BYU's Sept. 5 season opener against Utah Tech, with single-game tickets already on sale.
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After a disappointing scrimmage, can BYU's defense find its physical edge before the September 5 kickoff against Utah Tech? How did running back Sione Moa overcome a near-tragic leg injury to become a vital weapon in BYU's 2026 backfield? Will quarterback Bear Bachmeier's shift to a pass-heavy approach expose hidden flaws in BYU's highly praised offense this season?