Locked On Cougars - Daily Podcast On BYU Cougars Football & Basketball Locked On Podcast Network

The BYU Cougars are proud members of the Big 12 Conference and the future for the NCAA and Big 12 appears to have changes coming that could both positively and negatively impact BYU Athletics under Tom Holmoe's direction, including big changes for Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program as well as positive changes for other athletic programs in Provo.

Aaron Roderick was adamant that he and TJ Woods would look for offensive lineman to add via the NCAA Transfer Portal this spring to bolster Brigham Young University's (BYU) offensive line and former Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Isaiah Jatta fits the bill of what BYU is looking for and Jake explains why it may be the perfect pairing for the two parties

Finally, the show wrapped up with a massive upset win for the BYU softball program as they knocked off third-ranked Oklahoma State Thursday in the Big 12 Softball Championships to set up a showdown against fourth-ranked Oklahoma today along with Jake addressing some questions about college football and the future of LaVell Edwards Stadium.

The BYU Cougars added another talented player out fo the NCAA Transfer Portal with former Utah Utes center Keba Keita deciding to sign with the BYU men's basketball program as he followws Chris Burgess in joining Kevin Young's program after being members of the Runnin' Utes' program and Jake Hatch believes it's just what BYU basketball needed.

Jake then talked about the situation regarding the resumption of the Holy War rivalry this fall in the Big 12 Conference with the University of Utah apparently not allotting tickets to Brigham Young University (BYU) for the much-anticipated rivalry matchup in Rice Eccles Stadium and Jake shared some thoughts on the matter and why it truly is the Big 12's best rivalry.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on Faith Lutheran High School running back prospect Cale Breslin, who is set to announce his commitment on Friday and Jake shared what he makes of Breslin's talents and why he would be a good fit to join Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program if that is indeed the direction he goes.

The BYU Cougars saw a signee in Isaac Davis released from his national letter of intent from the BYU men's basketball program and it appears he will join the Utah State Aggies and Jake Hatch explains what led to the separation and why he believes all parties will be better off as Kevin Young goes about building the BYU basketball program in his own style.

Jake then talked about the nature of Kevin Young and how he will operate at Brigham Young University (BYU) with his no-nonsense approach and straight-forward nature and it appears that he has a grand plan for what he hopes to morph BYU into and it appears to have gotten off to a solid start after Mark Pope's departure to join the Kentucky Wildcats.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on what Jake would do to help Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick and Jay Hill improve the BYU football program as they enter year two in the Big 12 Conference along with addressing other Locked On Cougars insider group questions about the Big 12 season ahead and his embarrassing lack of anime knowledge.

The BYU Cougars are in the midst of their biggest lull in the calendar and that made it an opporutne time to catch up with BYU football team captain Connor Pay as he dished on what he's been doing since spring camp ended for Kalani Sitake's program and the work they are putting in to ensure they don't have a repeat of last season in the Big 12 Conference this fall.

Jake Hatch and Connor then talked about the addition of Austin Leausa to the BYU roster as an NCAA Transfer Portal addition along with the some thoughts on how BYU recruiting works with players vs. coaches and why the belief inside the program doesn't match what outsiders believe about Brigham Young University's (BYU) chances this season in the Big 12.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts from Connor about the improvement the BYU offensive line has made under TJ Woods and where their strengths lie currently as well as some thoughts on Danny Sa'ili's transfer to the Arkansas Razorbacks and the addition of former Utah State Aggies QB McCae Hillstead to BYU's roster.

The BYU Cougars checked the box of one of their stated top needs in the NCAA Transfer Portal addition with former Southern Utah Thunderbirds standout Austin Leausa as he will join the BYU football program with the expectation that he will challenge for playing time, if not a starting position, right away when he joins Kalani Sitake, Aaron Roderick & TJ Woods at BYU.

Jake then dove headlong into the transfer portal chatter for the BYU men's basketball program with Kevin Young and the Cougars set to host former Utah Utes center Keba Keita on an official visit to Brigham Young University (BYU) today while they continue to chase top portal talent like North Florida sharpshoort Chaz Lanier and it's easy to see BYU basketball's pitch.

Finally, the show wrapped up with a look at the Arkansas Razorbacks hosting Danny Sa'ili on a visit, the Kansas State Wildcats losing their potential starting middle linebacker Jake Clifton to a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a quick look at the rise and popularity of official visits in the late spring and early summer coming to BYU.

The BYU Cougars continue to work on what new basketball coach Kevin Young's roster will look like and a potential big piece entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in former Utah Utes center Keba Keita and Jake Hatch believes the big man would be a welcome addition to the BYU men's basketball roster with his abilities to bolster their frontcourt.

Jake then talked about the addition of Doug Stewart as the new chief of staff for the BYU basketball program and what the hire indicates about the future for KYU at Brigham Young University (BYU), mainly that being that the BYU administration and BYU athletics are investing at a high-level to ensure there isn't any backsliding in the Big 12 Conference.

Finally, the show wrapped up with some thoughts on the NCAA's pending lawsuit that could see BYU forced to pay upwards of $300 million over a decade as part of the settlement and if the proposed changes with the money having to be sent would be something BYU is willing to pony up for and if it will help them compete better on a national stage.