Nick Wagner, Deseret News
Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Francis Bernard (13) attempts to bring down Utah Utes running back Troy McCormick (4) during an NCAA football game in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Utah leads rival BYU 14-13 at halftime.
PROVO — BYU junior linebacker Francis Bernard is leaving the program, according to defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki.
BYU announced last Thursday that Bernard was going to redshirt in 2017 for personal reasons. Monday, Tuiaki addressed the issue with the Voice of the Cougars, Greg Wrubell on the “Coordinators Corner” on ESPN 960.