One disadvantage of BYU Football’s independence is the lack of All-Conference awards. But writer Phil Steele has fixed that to a small degree.
Steele releases his All-Conference teams, including an All-Independent team. And seven Cougars earned those honors.
Four BYU players earned First Team honors – Corbin Kaufusi, Sione Takitaki, Austin Hoyt, and Matt Bushman.
Three Cougars were named to the Second Team – Isaiah Kaufusi, Rhett Almond, and Mitch Harris.
Four of the players awarded are seniors, but Bushman, Isaiah Kaufusi, and Harris will be back in 2019.
Corbin Kaufusi led the Cougars in both sacks (8.