Loyal Cougars

Happy James Empey/Tristen Hoge Day: 66 Days to Kickoff!

The 2017 Countdown to Kickoff continues with 66 days until BYU’s season opener. Each day we highlight the player or two that wear that day’s number on their jerseys. If you check back each day, by the end of the summer you’ll know every player on BYU’s 2017 roster. Since there is no #66 on the current BYU roster, today we’ll honor the two #66 newcomers who will be fighting over that distinction this fall.

Happy James Empey/Tristen Hoge Day!
66 Days to Kickoff!

James Empey

True Freshman Offensive Lineman (Projected Redshirt Center)
6’4″, 270 pounds
Class of 2015: American Fork H.S. (Hometown: American Fork, Utah)
2015-2017: Portugal Lisbon Mission



Tristen Hoge

Redshirt Sophomore Offensive Lineman (Projected to sit out in 2017 due to transfer rules)
6’4″, 303 pounds
Class of 2015: Highland H.S. (Hometown: Pocatello, Idaho)
2015: Redshirt OL at Notre Dame; No game appearances (Scout Team OL MVP)
2016: RS Freshman OL at Notre Dame; Played in 6 games at Offensive Guard