BYU football by position

Quarterback

Max Hall, 6-1, 201, Sr.

Hall is a senior and, traditionally at BYU, senior quarterbacks win conference championships and post huge numbers. After struggling at the end of last year, Hall looks more poised and he has worked hard to improve. His backup is sophomore Riley Nelson, who will be a candidate to replace Hall next spring.

Running backs

Harvey Unga, 6-0, 237, Jr.

Manase Tonga, 6-0, 238, Sr.

The Unga-Tonga duo was a smash success in 2007 before Tonga was ruled ineligible for the 2008 season. Reunited in the backfield, Unga and Tonga are expected to provide the Cougars with an outstanding rushing attack. Tonga is a versatile back, known for his blocking, running and ability to catch passes.

Tight end

Dennis Pitta, 6-5, 247, Sr.

The All-America candidate enjoyed a phenomenal junior campaign, catching 83 passes for 1,083 yards and six touchdowns. Pitta had a great fall camp and appears primed for a big senior season. His backup, Andrew George, is also a standout tight end who will catch a lot of passes.

Wide receivers

McKay Jacobson, 5-11, 189, Soph.

O'Neill Chambers, 6-2, 210, Soph.

Austin Collie has moved on, but the Cougars have plenty of young talent at this position, headlined by Jacobson and Chambers. Both players have big-play potential. They'll be joined by junior Luke Ashworth, sophomore Spencer Hafoka and true freshman Brett Thompson.

Offensive line

Matt Reynolds, 6-6, 329, Soph.

Marco Thorson, 6-3, 321, Soph.

R.J. Willing, 6-5, 308, Sr.

Terence Brown, 6-3, 340, Soph.

Nick Alletto, 6-6, 329, Jr.