Arizona State Recap, Houston Preview and Big 12 Title Hopes with Guests David Nixon and Jay Drew

In this Thanksgiving edition of Y’s Guys, we celebrate BYU Athletics’ recent achievements and preview the high-stakes home finale against Houston. Dave and Blaine analyze BYU’s Big 12 championship hopes, which require a win and some help from other conference games. After recapping BYU’s tough loss to Arizona State, they highlight Blaine Fowler’s keys to beating Houston: being aggressive on defense, finishing drives with touchdowns, and winning the turnover margin.

Special guest David Nixon, a former BYU linebacker and current BYUtv analyst, shares insights on the Cougars’ season, discussing what’s holding the team back from playing a full 60 minutes. Nixon also previews the Houston matchup and the Big 12 title implications, sharing his three keys to a BYU victory. Jay Drew, Deseret News beat writer, offers his perspective on the season’s defining moments, the chaotic end to the Arizona State game, and what Cougar fans can expect from both football and basketball as BYU navigates the Big 12.

The show also highlights BYU’s recent athletic accomplishments, including Cross Country National Championships for both the Men’s and Women’s teams, and a national title for BYU Men’s Soccer. Updates from BYU Basketball and Women’s Volleyball round out the discussion. The episode concludes with a look at Cougar alumni in the NFL and a heartfelt Thanksgiving message, emphasizing gratitude and Cougar Nation’s enduring support.

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