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 defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki said Monday on his radio show that junior linebacker Francis Bernard is leaving the program. However, BYU football spokesman Brett Pyne later clarified that "no decision has been made at this point."
BYU announced last Thursday that Bernard was going to redshirt in 2017 for personal reasons.