Скачать или смотреть Recruiting Analyst Jeff Hansen: “BYU’s Not No. 2 to Anyone Right Now” and Full Roster Breakdowns

Y’s Guys’ guest, Jeff Hansen, BYU football recruiting analyst and guru for 24/7Sports and CougarInsider.com, breaks down the explosive momentum in BYU’s 2026 recruiting class—ranked as high as No. 23 nationally.

Jeff highlights the recent flip of wide receiver Terrance Sian from Washington to BYU, calling it a major win not just for talent but also for perception, especially since Sian is an out-of-state, non-LDS recruit. Hansen explains why this move signals that BYU is growing up on the national recruiting stage and is now viewed as a credible player outside of Utah.

The conversation covers the recruiting climate under Kalani Sitake, and how BYU’s NIL competitiveness, locker room culture, and Big 12 legitimacy have elevated its ability to land 4- and 5-star talent. Jeff gives an update on 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons, detailing BYU’s positioning alongside Oregon and USC, and why Lyons—an LDS athlete planning to serve a mission—remains a real possibility for the Cougars.

Jeff also shares insights on recent transfer additions like Bear Bachmeier and Justin Kirkland, and outlines how BYU has solidified its roster heading into fall camp. He details the impact of Stanford transfer Bear Bachmeier’s athleticism, and why BYU’s interior defensive line, led by Kirkland and Keanu Saleapaga, might be its best in years. He notes that new addition Octavian Beasley from SDSU may play nickelback rather than safety, depending on how the staff fills Jacob Robinson’s old role.

The segment closes with Jeff’s Top 5 Most Intriguing Big 12 Matchups of 2025, featuring heavy-hitting games like BYU at Iowa State, Texas Tech at Utah, and the Holy War in Provo, which he calls the No. 1 most compelling game of the year. Jeff also discusses how basketball recruits like AJ Dybantsa have helped elevate BYU’s brand across all sports, making it “cool” to commit to the Cougars—an advantage that didn’t exist a few years ago.

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