4 Days till Kickoff for BYU

The College Football Season is getting closer. With 4 days left until BYU kickoffs against South Florida let’s get to know some players on the roster for this upcoming season. This will give fans an idea of where these players have come from and what they could do for the cougars this season. I will do one every day there is a player with that number.

Caleb Christensen

Today is Caleb Christensen sophomore defensive back 5-10 195 lbs. Before coming to BYU he played for Sky View High School. He started playing for BYU in 2020 that season he played in 12 games and had five tackles, and one interception. Last season he played in six games and had one tackle. Not listed on this first week’s depth chart which isn’t surprising he has played in the background a lot this past season.

Lopini Katoa

Today is Lopini Katoa senior running back 6-1 210 lbs. Before coming to BYU in 2017 he played in for American Fork High School. He served his mission in Independence, Missouri. In 2018 he played in 11 games and ran for 423 yards and one touchdown. At wide receiver he had 114 yards and one touchdown. 2019 he played in 12 games and rushed for 358 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 288 receiving yards and caught one touchdown. In 2020 he played in 10 games and rushed for 364 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 261 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Last season he played in 11 games and rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 18 receiving yards and one touchdown. Katoa enters week one as number two on the depth chart behind Chris Brooks.