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Stripling Warriors Incoming

The 4- and 5-star LDS talent pipeline arriving in Provo — the recruits currently on missions who reshape BYU's ceiling starting in 2027.

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The Big 12 has boosted BYU's recruiting classes greatly, especially over the past two years. Kalani Sitake and company have done a great job of acquiring top-end talent overall — but especially the top LDS talent. The pipeline coming to the Cougars should have every fan excited, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. The level of talent that will start to join the Cougars next season is what Cougar fans have hoped and dreamed of for years. Consider the following committed talent from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 recruiting classes (listing those who went on missions and haven't been seen on the field yet).

The offensive side of the ball has more talent in the pipeline now than perhaps at any other time in BYU football history, with most of the committed talent currently out on missions. The committed talent in the pipeline:

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