Top 10 questions going into fall camp

Who will start at quarterback?

Both John Beck and Matt Berry are experienced and have had their moments during spring ball, but BYU may wait to name a starter. New offensive coordinator Robert Anae has hinted that he may hold off until just before the season-opener against Boston College to decide. If that happens, there could be quite a quarterback battle looming in fall camp.

How will first-year head coach, and defensive coordinator, Bronco Mendenhall handle both responsibilities?

This is how Mendenhall answers that question: "If I organize the structure correctly and delegate appropriately, I think the defense will be better. I think I have a competent staff who will do a better job than I would doing a bunch of different things. I've hired the right people around me."

How will Robert Anae fare in his first season as an offensive coordinator?

Anae spent the past several seasons as the offensive line coach at Texas Tech, a program that has been among the nation's leaders in scoring and passing. Now, he's calling the shots.

Can BYU continue its opening-game success?

Under former coach Gary Crowton, the Cougars won all four season-opening games — all played at home. Mendenhall will look to continue that streak as his era opens Sept. 3, when Boston College comes to town.

Will the Cougar offense cut down on the frequent mistakes — dropped passes, turnovers, penalties — that have plagued them in recent years?

The theory behind this offense is to be tough-minded and execution-oriented, Anae says. "The tougher and the more competitive the mind-set of the group, the better the offense will be. It's that simple. The two most important things we do on offense is secure the football and block."

Will BYU be able to fill the holes in its defensive secondary?

The Cougars have lost safeties Aaron Francisco and Jon Burbidge as well as cornerback Brandon Heaney. K.C. Bills, coming off an injury, and Dustin Gabriel will join returning starter Spencer White at the safety spots while cornerback Nate Soelberg returns. BYU needs solid, consistent play at the corners.

Can the Cougars stay healthy?

Mendenhall demands a lot, physically, from his players — in and outside of practice. BYU isn't deep enough to afford many key injuries.

Who didn't participate in spring ball but will be practicing in the fall?