BYU football has completed three days of spring practice for the 2026 season. It's a perfect opportunity to break down the potential of the offense and defense after the first week of spring ball. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper breaks it down with commentary from offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick and first-year defensive coordinator Kelly Poppinga. What's the potential for Bear Bachmeier in year two? Who will be the wide receivers that emerge for the Cougars without Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston? The defense looks to take another step forward with a revamped coaching staff. What's their potential in 2026? Also, in this episode of Cougar Tracks, breaking down the senior class for BYU basketball that includes star Richie Saunders as they prepare to take on Texas Tech. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

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