BYU’s Kelly Poppinga promises a better showing in next scrimmage

Key Points:

• BYU football coach Kalani Sitake and coordinators Aaron Roderick (offense) and Kelly Poppinga (defense) agreed the offense had the slight edge in Saturday’s 102-play scrimmage, with the offense showing superior physicality and control of the line of scrimmage.
• Defensive coordinator Poppinga acknowledged the defense was outmatched initially but expects improvement in upcoming scrimmages, noting that quarterback Bear Bachmeier has significantly developed and poses a major challenge due to his experience and smart play.
• Offensive coordinator Roderick praised the offense’s performance, highlighting strong play from receivers and tight ends, as well as promising contributions from running backs beyond the lead backs LJ Martin and Sione Moa.
• Roderick emphasized the impressive size and execution of the wide receiver group, featuring several players over 6-foot-4, which provides quarterback Bachmeier with multiple big targets.
• The backup quarterback competition is shaping up with fifth-year senior Treyson Bourguet currently favored over freshman Enoch Watson, though both are highly regarded for their talent and potential.