BYU’s defense last season was flat-out nasty. The Cougars weren’t just stopping players, they were snatching souls left and right. Every Saturday felt like Kalani Sitake and Jay Hill’s crew walked in wearing ski masks, ready to rob an offense blind. But here’s the plot twist: as good as that 2024 squad was, the guys in Provo are talking about being even scarier in 2025. And leading that hype train? A young safety who hasn’t even hit his stride yet. Raider Damuni.

BYU’s 11–2 finish and No. 13 AP ranking didn’t happen by accident. Sure, Jake Retzlaff and the offense had their moments. But make no mistake, the muscle was on defense. The Cougars led the Big 12 in points allowed (19.6), total defense (309 YPG), and turnovers forced (29). Translation: they bullied the league. And they di

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