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BYU retained all 10 players deemed most important for 2026 after the transfer window.
13 BYU players entered the transfer portal, but none of the top 10 would have departed.
Coach Kalani Sitake’s culture helped BYU keep key players amid turnover.
BYU lost only one player to Michigan after Jay Hill left, strengthening the program’s continuity.
The article identified the 10 most important BYU players to retain for 2026.
Retaining players provides BYU with a better chance to contend for the Big 12 in 2026.
A transfer portal overview shows BYU’s roster stability despite high portal activity.
The piece highlights two BYU players who departed but notes overall retention success.
BYU’s retention is framed as evidence of program culture and leadership.
The article attributes wider roster strategy to the defense and offense lines.

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Jay Hill’s defense assigns linebackers clear roles and aggressive responsibilities to minimize hesitation.
The defense may align in a 4-3 look when offenses wear big personnel, with linebackers as a centerpiece.
Nathaniel Staehling transfers from North Dakota State as a disciplined run defender and reliable tackler.
Aisea Moa and Max Alford arrive from BYU, bringing familiarity with Hill’s defense.
Returning players Troy Bowles, Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng and Chase Taylor add experience.
Hill’s defenses aim to force offenses into one-dimensional plays by clogging gaps and letting linebackers run.
Michigan emphasizes adding skilled fits through portal transfers rather than just numbers.
The linebacker room remains a work in progress with finalized depth charts not yet set.
Hill’s system at Michigan is designed to let players grow within a proven blueprint from BYU.
The article frames the transfer additions as more than bodies, citing their fit with Hill’s methods.

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